DENVER - About 15 minutes before Shohei Ohtani made the most anticipated debut in Home Run Derby history and kicked off the madcap 24 hours in which he'd also start the All-Star Game as a pitcher and lead off as designated hitter, Trey Mancini walked aimlessly in foul territory at Coors Field. He had won his first-round Derby matchup and worried he wasn't ready for the next one.
"I don't know if I should be preparing," Mancini said. "But I don't want to miss Shohei."
This is what Shohei Ohtani does. He reduces men who are the best in the world at what they do to fanboys.