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When he entered MLB in 2017, Ohtani again used his leverage carefully, rejecting big-market teams and choosing the Los Angeles Angels. His debut was electrifying—hitting home runs in his first at-bats and pitching with near-elite velocity. By 2021, he had achieved astonishing success, hitting 46 home runs and posting a 9-2 record as a pitcher. His extraordinary performances culminated in being the first player since Babe Ruth to participate in the All-Star game as both a hitter and a pitcher.