JD Martinez “How do you compete?”
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani will start in the American League’s “No. 1 DH” in the All-Star match on the 19th (20th Japan time). The star players who gathered on the dream stage have already declared Otani’s MVP for the second consecutive year.
Justin Verlander said at the Astros clubhouse last week there was a debate regarding’who should win the American League MVP’, said Chandler Roam, the Astros correspondent for the Houston Chronicle. Pushed Otani, “he wrote on his Twitter account.
Also, according to the Angels’ local newspaper, Orange County Register, Red Sox outfielder JD Martinez said, “You don’t have to worry. How do you compete with Otani? He won the MVP for the next five years. He can’t beat him as long as he keeps the dual wield (at the current level). “
He continued, “Look at the success of Guerrero Jr. last year. No one can win because he mightn’t get an MVP at Guerrero Jr.. Looking at the WAR numbers, players who can influence the game with both throws. I wonder if there is any other? Please change the name to “Otani Award”. “
(Full-Count editorial department)