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Who is Shohei Ohtani? 10 Facts You May Not Know About the Dodgers Star

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a once-in-a-generation talent on their team. Two-way player Shohei Ohtani has made history in just one season with the Dodgers. Here are 10 facts about the Japanese-born superstar you may not have known (click here for a full video on Ohtani’s history from Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain).

1. Shohei Ohtani hit a baseball through the roof of the Tokyo Dome

Ohtani’s home runs have become routine. And he does not just hit home runs, he hits them far. In 2016, Ohtani hit a ball through the roof of the Tokyo Dome in an exhibition game against the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic.