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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 28: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 28, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 28: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 28, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
With baseball being back in action, the thrill of the game and the crack of the bat are already winning hearts. Amidst the spring training hiatus, the LA Angels are yearning for a new and great pair to take over the mound in the regular season. The possible dynamic duo includes the two-way phenom, Shohei Ohtani, and a rookie catcher, Logan O’Hoppe.
As the Angels ace pitched his first bullpen, it was none other than the twenty-three-year-old rookie, O’Hoppe, behind the plate. The franchise is trying to get the two athletes acquainted to get them ready for an incredible season. The franchise has paired this dynamic duo as battery mates. Even though nothing is confirmed yet, the Angels want their top prospect to be on the same page as the two-way phenom. However, as soon as this news went on Twitter, it garnered mixed reactions from baseball fans.
Not all fans are looking forward to seeing Shohei Ohtani and his battery mate on the diamond
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For those unversed, after the upcoming 2023 regular season, the chosen one, aka Ohtani, will be entering his free agency. Therefore, even though most fans are excited to see this iconic duo in the ballpark, not everyone thinks it’ll remain on the diamond for an extended period of time.
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Following are some of the reactions of baseball fans toward Ohtani and O’Hoppe becoming battery mates.
Why bother? Ohtani will be gone before August.
— Milktea Alliance 8⃣1⃣7⃣ W.S. (@KamiliaHaraQoo) February 26, 2023
Until it's star leaves in the off-season
— Logan Whitson PurplePeopleEaters2.0 (@MountChilwell19) February 25, 2023
ohoppetani im excited https://t.co/tQsZd3achz
— qi¹⁷ ☆ (@crushionic) February 25, 2023
Why? He’s gone https://t.co/f6ZTZQ9Jl8
— Chris Ahlers (@Chris_Ahlers) February 25, 2023
W for the @Angels https://t.co/sMM3mS9Jb5
— Mario Benitez (@Mar_e_o17) February 25, 2023
LETTTTTSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/ps8mYlk7Ym
— Zack (@zackhatt1) February 25, 2023
oh my god https://t.co/koSdqoufvJ
— vinny 🪐 (@GutsTroII) February 25, 2023
A few fans are also saying that this dynamic duo would not last because Ohtani will be leaving the Angels post-2023 season. However, many of them are excited about this new pair and are hoping for a World Series win.
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Ohtani has become one of the best with the Angels
Showtime Samurai Shohei Ohtani, ever since his debut in the big league in 2018, has shown the potential to be one of the best ballplayers. Having won numerous accolades to his name in only five years in the league with the Angels, Shotime is set to become one of the best. And the Angels have played a significant role in it.
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However, despite having one of the best on the team, the Angels failed to win a World Series, let alone reach the postseason. Therefore, it is still uncertain if the Angels star Ohtani will re-sign with them in his free agency.
How do you think the new duo of the Angels will work out in the upcoming season? Also, will Ohtani re-sign with the Angels? Let us know in the comments below!
