Shohei Ohtani didn’t hold back in his Los Angeles Dodgers spring debut, cranking out an incredible 107 miles per hour home run against the Los Angeles Angels — his previous team. Following shoulder surgery,
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Leading off for manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first at-bat of the spring. With the Angels having split-squad action on Friday, star outfielder Mike Trout was in the lineup for their contest against the Chicago White Sox, depriving fans of a matchup featuring both he and Ohtani.
The clear top candidate for the National League MVP is Shohei Ohtani. Last season, Ohtani put together a ridiculous offensive campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers