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CORRECTS TO SECOND INNING, INSTEAD OF THIRD - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Shohei Ohtani homers in 3rd straight game for Angels

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Pedestrians watch a TV broadcasting Los Angeles Angels designate hitter Shohei Ohtani at bat against the Cleveland Indians, in Tokyo Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Ohtani hit his first major league home run in his first Angel Stadium at-bat to become the first player to win as a starting pitcher, then start and homer as a non-pitcher in his next game in the same season since Babe Ruth in 1921. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japanese baseball fans thrilled with Ohtani’s strong start

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, watches his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ohtani homers again, Cozart lifts Angels over Indians in 13

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani homers in 2nd straight home game for Angels

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, is doused with liquid by teammate Kole Calhoun after a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels won 13-2. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ohtani homers in 1st home AB, Angels beat Indians 13-2

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Neshek watches a pitch during the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Philadelphia. As an early April snowstorm hit New York City on Monday morning, Neshek found a fun way to pass the time. Opening packs of baseball cards, the avid collector unwrapped a rare gem, an autographed Shohei Ohtani rookie card from the 2018 Topps Heritage set. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Phillies reliever unwraps rare Ohtani card on snow day

By SCOTT ORGERA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, center, of Japan, celebrates his three-run home run in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ohtani hits first ML homer in first Angel Stadium at-bat

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Shohei Ohtani wins pitching debut, leads Angels over A’s

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during first-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, March 29, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stanton, Davidson tee off, opening day turns into HR derby

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Media document the arrival of Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani as he takes the field prior to the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani singles in first career at-bat as DH; to pitch Sunday

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, smiles during warmups before the team's preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

All eyes on Shohei Ohtani as Angels open season at Oakland

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernandez, left, tags out Albert Pujols at second as Pujols tried to stretch a single into a double during the first inning of a preseason baseball game Monday, March 26, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani gets a hit, Angels beat Dodgers in Freeway exhibition

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Ohtani had general managers scrambling this winter with his jump to the major leagues. They weren’t alone. For the folks who write the code that tracks stats for fantasy baseball websites, Ohtani’s two-way talents have caused quite a conundrum. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

The Ohtani Dilemma: Can fantasy accommodate a 2-way star?

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Ohtani is expected to start the season in the Angels’ specially designed six-man rotation. Los Angeles also plans to use Ohtani as its designated hitter for a couple of days in between his starts, providing ample opportunity for the 23-year-old phenom to adjust to the speed and quirks of the big-league game.(AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Ohtani uneven in final spring pitching appearance for Angels

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ohtani has RBI single, 2 walks in debut at plate for Angels

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **File**

Shohei Ohtani a big draw at Angels spring training, especially for Japanese media

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani works against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani has mixed results in first pitching start with Angels

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Slimmed-down Pujols ready for more action at 1st base

By MIKE TULUMELLO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani gestures to fans as he takes the field during a spring training baseball practice on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani begins with Angels to great fanfare, expectations

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks from the batting cage during a spring training baseball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani reports to Angels with physical, swings and long toss

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press