Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will compete in MLB's upcoming Home Run Derby on July 12 at Coors Field, the league announced Friday.
Ohtani will be the first Japanese-born player to compete in the Derby and also the first pitcher to take part in the competition.
The pitcher/designated hitter is currently third in the Majors in homers (19) and tenth in RBIs (47). At the plate, the 26-year-old Ohtani is hitting .270, and he has tallied 10 steals as well.
The Derby will take place on July 12, the day before the All-Star Game at Coors Field.