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Mark DeRosa Expresses Disbelief Over Shohei Ohtani's Dominance

Ohtani's dual-threat numbers stun former big leaguers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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"He's what 90% of the Big Leaguers did at 12 years old. They dominated their town's Little League, then they threw no-hi

What happened: On MLB Network, analyst Mark DeRosa expressed sheer disbelief at Shohei Ohtani's ongoing dominance. DeRosa compared Ohtani's current mastery of major league competition to the way typical big leaguers overpowered Little League opposition as 12-year-olds.

Why it matters: Ohtani continues to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in modern baseball. His unique ability to perform as an elite hitter and a lockdown pitcher at the highest level remains unprecedented, drawing awe even from seasoned veterans.

By the numbers: Following his latest performance, Ohtani successfully raised his batting average to .301 while simultaneously lowering his earned run average to an astounding 0.74.

What to watch: Watch to see if Ohtani can sustain this historic pace on both sides of the ball as the grueling summer schedule continues.

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