DENVER (AP) — There’s no two ways about it: Shohei Ohtani could be ushering in an era of two-way players.
Hurler or hitter — why pick? He didn't.
The Los Angeles pitcher/hitter phenom is starting on the mound for the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. He's also batting leadoff as the designated hitter.
It's a rare double dip. Not even Babe Ruth stayed with doing both for much more than two seasons before phasing out pitching.
The time may be now to update the model, although most players concede they can't envision having enough time to practice both.