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Shohei Ohtani recognized by TIME as one of most 100 influential people

Shohei Ohtani, LA Angels. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

LA Angels‘ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was rightfully named by Time Magazine as one of the most 100 influential people in the world.

All-Time baseball titan Alex Rodriguez profiled Ohtani for it, and had so many great things to say about the player having the greatest season in baseball history.

“If you were to Frankenstein every unique talent into one player, you’d get Shohei Ohtani,” said Rodriguez. “He has the power of Bryce Harper, the pitching of Max Scherzer and the speed of Trea Turner.