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Shohei Ohtani is 1st player in MLB history named All-Star as hitter and pitcher

Another day, another piece of baseball lore claimed by Shohei Ohtani.

When MLB announced pitchers and reserves for the All-Star Game on Sunday, Ohtani was named to the AL team as a pitcher. The Los Angeles Angels star was announced on Thursday as the AL's starting designated hitter. Sunday's news makes Ohtani the first player in the 91-year history of MLB's All-Star game to make a team as a hitter and a pitcher.

Ohtani's historic first half

The betting favorite to win AL MVP, Ohtani certainly earned the distinction at the plate and on the mound.