Shohei Ohtani

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Shohei Ohtani born?July 5, 1994
2. Where was Shohei Ohtani born?Oshū, Iwate, Japan
3. What was Shohei Ohtani's job?2013 with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
4. What is the MLB debut?2018 with Los Angeles Angels
5. What is the record contract?Signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2023)
6. Who is Shohei Ohtani?Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese baseball star who can both pitch and hit like a pro. He plays for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball.

Two-way player: An athlete who excels at two distinct disciplines within the same sport, such as pitching and hitting in baseball.
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB): The highest level of professional baseball competition in Japan, considered one of the premier leagues globally.
Major League Baseball (MLB): The premier professional baseball league in North America, comprising the American League and National League.
Most Valuable Player (MVP): An annual award presented to the player deemed most valuable to their team or league, based on performance and impact.