Baseball fans freak out at Shohei Ohtani Home Run Derby news

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will participate in the Home Run Derby at Coors Field.

Sho-Time is headed to the All-Star Game festivities.

Ohtani is among the league leaders with 19 home runs, and has also pitched to a sub-3 ERA. He could very well be the American League MVP favorite for a reason, despite the Angels’ status as non-contenders in the AL West.

Despite dealing with Babe Ruth-sized expectations coming into the season, Ohtani has remained healthy (knock on wood) and even exceeded some of those hopes. It’s mid-June, and Ohtani remains a storyline around baseball. Every start, every at-bat, is of national significance.

At Coors Field, where baseballs fly out like no other ballpark in America, Ohtani can put on a show like never before. Set your alarms now.

MLB Home Run Derby: Shohei Ohtani to put on power display at Coors Field

Baseball fans reacted with pure, unadulterated excitement at the news Ohtani would be among the participants in the Home Run Derby this July.

Ohtani will be the first Japanese-born player to participate in the Home Run Derby. He previously won the Derby in the Nippon Professional Baseball League.

Should he start the All-Star Game as a designated hitter, pitch in the game and win the Home Run Derby…I can’t think of a better arrangement to grow the game of baseball.