TEMPE, Ariz. -- It wasn't perfect, but it was a start. Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani allowed two runs (one unearned) over 1 1/3 innings in his highly anticipated Cactus League debut against the Brewers on Saturday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Ohtani gave up two hits, including a leadoff home run to Keon Broxton in the second inning, while striking out two, walking one and throwing 31 pitches. The 23-year-old Japanese sensation battled command issues but also showed flashes of his impressive arsenal, with a fastball that topped out at 97 mph and some impressive secondary pitches, including a 69-mph curveball.