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Shohei Ohtani FAQ: What you need to know about the Babe Ruth of Japan's move to the majors

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Shohei Ohtani's the biggest name in this winter's free-agent class, but also the sport's biggest mystery. Here's what you need to know as the Japanese Babe Ruth makes his way to the majors.

Who is he, and why do teams want him so badly?

Ohtani is a 23-year-old, 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher who throws 100 mph with regularity while also owning a plus splitter and plus slider. While he made just five starts in 2017 because of an ankle injury that required surgery after the season, in 2016 he went 10-4 with a 1.86 ERA and 174 strikeouts and just four home runs allowed in 140 innings.