The Good Press — Issue #62: The Baseball Experience

Baseball fans cheering at a baseball game
There’s nothing like being at the ballpark with people you care about (Photo: Mets)

The Baseball Experience

In Other Words

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani swinging a bat and throwing a pitch
Shohei Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon (Getty Images/Ringer Illustration)

“He’s a credible MVP candidate based on stats alone, before factoring in the high degree of difficulty of his dual roles, the excitement he generates by breaking the mold, and any extra value that the Angels accrue from squeezing a hitter, a pitcher, and an occasional outfielder into a single roster spot. He’s also leading all hitters in win probability added, reflecting the fact that many of his hits have come at opportune times.”

Parting Thoughts

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