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Before Shohei Ohtani, Michael Lorenzen wanted to be a two-way player. But he's found his calling as a starting pitcher.
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Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals Ohio & Great Lakes News - Bally Sports
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Angels' Ohtani leaves with blister after giving up 2 homers in 8-5 loss to Padres, Musgrove - Newsday
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Ohtani becomes a two-way All-Star for third year
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Agent: Japanese star pitcher-hitter Ohtani to join Angels, Local Sports
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani will be American League starting pitcher, hit leadoff in All-Star Game at Coors Field
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MLB rule changes include a special rule just for Shohei Ohtani
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Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Isn't the Best Two-Way Player Since Babe Ruth. He's Better. - WSJ
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Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to miss next pitching start over arm fatigue
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Right Now I'm an Angel…” – Two-Way Megastar Shohei Ohtani Remains Non-Committal as Future With LA Angels Franchise Hangs in the Balance - EssentiallySports