Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played

Name: Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played
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Book Synopsis: The story behind Shohei Ohtani’s legendary MVP season as baseball’s greatest two-way player—dominant pitcher and DH with otherworldly power at the plate—from his early days in Japan to his historic 2021 season, the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and more! Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels plays baseball like no other athlete on the planet—an electric two-way player awarded the 2021 American League Most Valuable Player, the only player ever named an All-Star Selection as both a two-way dominant pitcher and elite hitter, a member of Time 100’s most influential people of 2021, and now the MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. In Ohtani’s first two-way game of the 2021 season, he threw a pitch at 100 mph and hit a homer that left his bat at 115 mph, a confluence of feats unmatched by anyone else in the sport. He’s racked up eye-popping achievements throughout his career, but awards and numbers tell only part of his amazing story. In Sho-Time, award-winning sportswriter Jeff Fletcher—who has covered Ohtani more than any other American journalist—charts Ohtani’s path through Japanese baseball to a championship with the Nippon-Ham Fighters, the recruiting war to bring him to the majors, his AL Rookie of the Year campaign, subsequent injury-riddled seasons, the historic 2021 season, his 2023 World Baseball Classic, and beyond. Fletcher weaves in the history of two-way players—including Babe Ruth and unsung Negro Leagues players like “Bullet” Joe Rogan, Martin Dihigo, and Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe—and the Japanese athletes who preceded Ohtani in the majors. With insight from Japanese and American baseball front office personnel, managers, scouts, athletic trainers, ballplayers, and more, Sho-Time breaks down the physics of Ohtani’s game, his technologically advanced training, his international fame, and the role his role leading baseball into a new era.

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Experience the incredible journey of Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring tale of Shohei Ohtani, baseball's unparalleled two-way player. From his sensational rise in Japan to his historic 2021 season and beyond, this book unveils the remarkable story behind Ohtani's legendary MVP performance.

Witness Ohtani's unmatched skills as he dominates the game like no other athlete on the planet. He defies limits as an elite pitcher who hurls pitches at a staggering 100 mph and as a power-hitting DH who launches massive homers at an astonishing 115 mph off the bat. In 2021, Ohtani became the first ever All-Star Selection as a two-way dominant pitcher and elite hitter, solidifying his status as an iconic figure in the world of baseball.

Author Jeff Fletcher is an illustrious sportswriter who has closely followed Ohtani's career, making him the ideal guide to unveil the captivating narrative. Fletcher skillfully traces Ohtani's journey from his triumph with the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan, the fierce competition to sign him for the majors, his remarkable AL Rookie of the Year campaign, injury-laden seasons, historic 2021 triumph, and his victorious performance in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

In addition, Sho-Time sheds light on the legacy of notable two-way players such as Babe Ruth and unsung heroes from the Negro Leagues like "Bullet" Joe Rogan, Martin Dihigo, and Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. Through interviews with prominent figures in both Japanese and American baseball, the book unveils the behind-the-scenes secrets of Ohtani's game, his state-of-the-art training methods, and his pivotal role in propelling baseball into a new era.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of the unforgettable journey that encapsulates Shohei Ohtani's groundbreaking feats. Delve into Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played to witness the triumphs, the challenges, and the sheer brilliance of a player who has forever reshaped the landscape of the game.

Click here to embark on this extraordinary adventure with Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played!

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