The Angels add a superstar pitcher to complement their superstar outfielder Mike Trout:
Shohei Ohtani, who drew comparisons to one of the most iconic major leaguers in history because of his ability to pitch and hit, surprised the baseball world on Friday morning by deciding to sign with the Angels.
In the months leading up being posted by his Japanese team, Ohtani was widely expected to sign with a high-profile team like the New York Yankees or Dodgers or a team with a rich history of Japanese players like the Seattle Mariners.
A right-hander who throws 102 mph and hits tape-measure homers, Ohtani, 23, is expected to try to do both in the majors, which would be an historic achievement.
The Angels now could have two mold-breaking players, in Ohtani and superstar Mike Trout.
From Trout:
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— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) December 8, 2017
Ohtani is likely to DH for the Angels:
If Pujols has truly improved his health and conditioning — as the Angels insist he has — he could play more games at first base, clearing the way for Ohtani to be the DH.
It’s an exciting day for Angels fans. If the rest of the rotation can get healthy in 2018, it might be a banner year for the team.
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