Mlb Ohtani Bats 1st In All - Star Game
In Major League Baseball, Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels will not be a two-way player in this year's All-Star Game as he will be the leadoff hitter for the American League.
The starting lineup for the All-Star Game was announced on Monday. Ohtani will be the designated hitter.
This is the second All-Star Game for Ohtani. Last year, he participated in the game as a starting pitcher and a leadoff hitter after competing in the Home Run Derby the previous day. But he will not be on the mound this year.
At a press conference on Monday, Ohtani said he will pitch the Angels' first game after the All-Star break and that he would only have two days in between if he pitched in the All-Star Game.
Ohtani said he would like to get a home run with a good swing in the game.
Tuesday's All-Star Game will be played in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.