OC Register: Watch Shohei Ohtani of the Angels hit his first career home run

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• Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, left, of Japan, rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

• 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)

• Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, walks out of the batting cage during practice for the team’s baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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It has been a historic week for Shohei Ohtani.

The Angels’ two-way player, who made his pitching debut on Easter, added to the lead Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians with his 3-run home run. It is the first of his MLB career.

Not sure what's a better…Ohtani's FIRST CAREER HOME RUN or the celebration! One word: Amazing.#ShoTime @Angels @MLB @MLBONFOX pic.twitter.com/UsPcCZnIOn

— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) April 4, 2018

REACTION:

Curtain call.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) April 4, 2018

Shohei Ohtani's 1st MLB home run, according to #Statcast: 104.5 mph, 35 degrees, 397 feet. #Angels pic.twitter.com/8Szf53888d

— David Adler (@_dadler) April 4, 2018

Shohei Ohtani:
First MLB at-bat: single.
First MLB start: win.
First MLB home at-bat: home run.
First MLB home start: Sunday.

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 4, 2018

Ohtani dinger! pic.twitter.com/sGKrJa1LGe

— Daren Willman (@darenw) April 4, 2018

 

 

 

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[Fish Oil]

Without that wild pitch it's a grand slam.

 

[Tank]

2 minutes ago, Fish Oil said:

Without that wild pitch it's a grand slam.

 

That would have been spectacular. He apparently never hit a slam in Japan.