Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will get a chance to show off all he can do at this year's All-Star festivities as the man seeded first in Monday night's Home Run Derby will also be the American League's starting pitcher and leadoff hitter for Tuesday night's game.
A first-time All-Star, Ohtani leads the majors with 33 homers and is also 4-1 with a 3.49 ERA in 13 starts for the Angels. In addition to getting the start on the mound, Ohtani will remain in the game as the AL's designated hitter.
"This is what the fans want to see," AL manager Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays said Monday.