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Shohei Otani has taken professional baseball to a whole new level. Just today he set a new record: The fastest ballplayer to ever reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in one season. And he's strangely nonplussed about it all. Hmm...

A Hunch About Shohei Otani

    Shohei Ohtani is in a league of his own
       playing baseball in a whole new zone

    He hits home runs a mile
       poker-faced, never smiles
       
    Rounds the bases like lightning
       his speed almost frightening

    And this near-mythical man pitches ‘lights out’ too!
       Methinks he's a robot ~ How about you?
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Lawless Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Perhaps it's all just a big video game to him..
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Perhaps.
Jones Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 10:29 PM
He must be a gifted ball player and exciting to watch! A fun read Gershon!
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM
He's crazy talented, and takes it all with such aplomb. Wow.
Greenhough Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 9:19 PM
I'm not into baseball. I guess Otani is blessed with perfect body and health. I like your poem about him, and he should appreciate it too. Maybe he can send an autograph?
Wolf Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Thanks for commenting, Hilda, esp. since you're not into baseball... Would be interesting reading a 'robotic signature, wouldn't it?!
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