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So is Ohtani a guy who reshapes how the sport is played? Or is he the same thing, just way better and in a weird combination? -- nm

Posted by mafic Jun 28 '23, 06:22

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He’s a unicorn. - Will Hunting 🍔🍟🍔🍹🍷 Jun 28, 06:28 4
- The odds of being able to either pitch or hit well enough to make the majors is so slim finding someone to beat both sets of odds is nearly impossible -- nm - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Jun 28, 06:36 2
  - coaches silo players into pitching or hitting basically from birth. maybe . . . don't? -- nm - hollywood big shot Jun 28, 07:54
  - I'm not sure as these are elite athletes and many can play multiple sports at a very high level. A lot of guys have to choose which sport and - Krusty Jun 28, 06:55
- *ears perk up* - znufrii 🦄 Jun 28, 06:34
imo, Ohtani is a mutant but I can see teams developing utility fielder/middle reliever guys - crash davis 😺 Jun 28, 06:28
I think he might open the eyes of some GMs and coaches to allow guys a chance to play both ways. -- nm - Krusty Jun 28, 06:25 4
- Right. When I was at Tennessee, Todd Helton was the 1B, the cleanup hitter AND the closer. It was awesome. - Volnelk 🍊 Jun 28, 06:31 3
  - I didn't know he could pitch as well. I'd love it if more guys were given the chance. -- nm - Krusty Jun 28, 06:53 2
    - As a junior he led the SEC in homers, rbi, hits and……ERA. Had 12 saves. -- (pic) - Volnelk 🍊 Jun 28, 06:59 [Attachment] 1
      - Not only closed games but threw a complete game in the first round of the college world series. Damn! -- nm - Krusty Jun 28, 07:03

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