July 19, 2022

Shohei Ohtani calls shot then delivers at MLB All-Star Game [Video]

How can you not love Los Angeles Angels P/OF Shohei Ohtani?

Just prior to leading off the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Ohtani was interviewed and when asked what he was looking forward to the most, he called his shot.

“First pitch, first swing,” Ohtani said.

“First pitch, first swing” 🤣

Protect Shohei at all costs

(via @MLBONFOX) pic.twitter.com/xdXSbg65dm

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) July 20, 2022

Moments later, Ohtani stepped to the plate and sure enough, he swung at the first pitch from Clayton Kershaw of the National League for a leadoff single.

Babe Ruth: Called shot in the 1932 World Series

Shohei Ohtani: Called shot in the 2022 All-Star Game

📹: @MLB pic.twitter.com/BJ0M4MR0sa

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) July 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the fun ended there for Ohtani as he ended up getting picked first base off by Kershaw.

KERSHAW PICKS OFF OHTANI 👏 pic.twitter.com/kw10RoHIFV

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 20, 2022

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