DENVER -- After dropping a dramatic first-round Home Run Derby matchup to Juan Soto on Monday night, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said he wants a return engagement.
Following a wild 24 hours in which he started the All-Star Game as a pitcher and got the victory, batted leadoff as a designated hitter and partook in the derby, Ohtani said he planned on participating in a future derby -- with one condition.
"I definitely want to participate again," Ohtani said Tuesday through an interpreter. "But for that to happen, I need to have a good first half of that season.