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Former Phillies Jose Bautista attempting comeback as two-way player

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Jose Bautista spent part of the 2018 season with the Phillies. (Ian D’Andrea)

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani won’t be the only two-way star in baseball in 2020 if a former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder has any say.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Jose Bautista “spent this winter working out as a pitcher in hopes of returning as a two-way player.” Passan added that he’s been told that Bautista’s fastball can reach 94 mph or that he has a slider with “legitimate tilt” in his arsenal as well.