Shohei Ohtani was wild with his explosive fastball, but showed off a big, slow curveball, a dynamic cutter, and a devastating splitter in his U.S. debut as a pitcher.
About 6,000 fans and an above-average media presence showed up to see the Japanese superstar. Milwaukee Brewers fans sat, comfortable in shorts and tank-tops while Los Angeles Angels supporters were seen bundled in blankets.
The real entertainment, however, took the mound in the first inning. Ohtani is known as a great hitter and pitcher in Japan. Americans nicknamed him ‘The Japanese Babe Ruth’ for his uncanny dual ability.