Ed Odeven
The Angels superstar became the first player in Major League Baseball history with 30 or more homers and 10 or more wins in the same season.
In his fifth MLB season, Shohei Ohtani continues to raise the bar for himself, Japanese ballplayers and every future two-way player.
The reigning American League MVP belted his 30th home run of the season, a three-run blast to center off New York Yankees hurler Gerrit Cole, in the sixth inning on Wednesday, August 31 at Anaheim Stadium. The game-winning clout propelled the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 win.
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Author: Ed Odeven
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