Shohei Ohtani, called Japan’s Babe Ruth, made his selection today and it wasn’t the Mariners.
He’s going to the Angels.
Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo released a statement on Twitter, saying, “In the end, he felt a strong connection with the Angels and believes they can best help him reach his goals in Major League Baseball.”
Ohtani – a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, left-handed hitter – met with each of the seven finalists for his services over Monday and Tuesday.
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