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5 players with game-changing skills in AL West

Given the collection of stars that play in the American League West, it's no surprise that the division is also home to an array of elite tools.

From cannon arms to wipeout pitches, here's a look at the most game-changing tools for each team:

Angels: Shohei Ohtani's power
Why it matters: Ohtani is one of the few left-handed hitters in the Angels' lineup, so his power bat has become a dangerous weapon against opposing right-handed pitchers. All 12 of Ohtani's home runs this season have come against righties, and most of them have traveled quite far.