Shohei Ohtani

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Rarely is the term “two-way” used to describe a baseball player, but Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels embodies it at just twenty-three years old, drawing comparisons to Babe Ruth. Drafted first overall by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2012, Ohtani faced challenges during his rookie season but had a breakout year in 2014, achieving a 2.61 ERA in 24 starts and hitting 10 home runs. By 2017, he was on the radar of all thirty Major League Baseball teams, with the Angels offering him the unique opportunity to compete as a two-way player. After a quiet spring training, Ohtani made headlines in the 2018 season's first two weeks, becoming the 14th pitcher in major-league history to strike out 12 batters in one of his first two starts, while also homering in three consecutive games. This narrative chronicles the journey of the rural Japanese player who emerged as a two-way star in America, a feat not seen since Babe Ruth. Featuring highlights from his rookie season and personal anecdotes about his life in America, this book is a must-read for every baseball fan.