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Phillies: ARod says Shohei Ohtani has ‘Bryce Harper power’ in Time profile

Aug 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) hits a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez compares Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People profile

Shohei Ohtani was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential people of 2021 this week, and his profile was written by former MLB star-turned-ESPN on-air talent Alex Rodriguez.

The short piece was complimentary and effusive, as with most things ARod says and does nowadays, but wholly accurate.