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What positions does Shohei Ohtani play in baseball?

Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player who plays as both a pitcher and designated hitter (DH). He joined Major League Baseball in 2018 and quickly was considered the sport’s greatest two-way player in a century. In 2021 he became the first major league player to be named an All-Star as both a pitcher and a position player.