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Two-way players bring value and flexibility to baseball

Whether it be hitting a 90 mph fastball or throwing an 87 mph curveball to get the batter swinging, baseball is likely known as one of the hardest sports to master for same people.

Most recently, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels made headlines coming from Japan as a two-way player.

A two-way player is one who is capable of both pitching and batting.

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Sophomore outfielder Bryce Kelley (17) puts a ball down the foul line during the game against Niagara on March 16, 2018 at McLane Baseball Stadium. The Spartans fell to the Purple Eagles, 3-2.