Ohtani already was voted to the American League team as DH. He’s seventh in the league in ERA (3.02), second in strikeouts (127), first in opponents’ batting average (.180), and leads MLB in …
ANAHEIM — Shohei Ohtani was selected to the American League pitching staff, the only Angels player added to the roster Sunday for MLB’s annual All-Star Game July 11 in Seattle.
Among American League pitchers, Ohtani ranks seventh in ERA , fifth in WHIP , second in strikeouts , and first in opponents’ batting average against . As the manager of the reigning pennant winner, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is managing the AL All-Star team. He might be inclined to give one of his own pitchers the starting assignment as a ceremonial measure of respect.
Ohtani’s last start prior to the All-Star break is scheduled for Tuesday in San Diego. His first start after the break, Nevin said, will come “right away.” The Angels host the Astros on July 14.
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