Ohtani will participate in 2021 HR Derby
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Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will take part in the 2021 Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 12.
💥 BOOM: Shohei Ohtani is competing in this year's @TMobile #HRDerby on July 12th! pic.twitter.com/G7QbzEclvj
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2021
Ohtani currently ranks second in the American League with 19 homers in 64 games.
The 26-year-old will become the first Japanese-born player to participate in the event.
Ohtani is on pace to start the All-Star Game as the AL's designated hitter. He could also pitch in the Midsummer Classic, as he owns a 2.70 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 12.3 K/9 over 10 starts (53 1/3 innings) this season.
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