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Shohei Ohtani's high school career at Hanamaki Higashi High School in Iwate Prefecture was instrumental in forging his unique two-way path. Under the guidance of coach Hiroshi Sasaki, Ohtani focused on physical development and set ambitious goals, famously aiming to throw 160 kilometers per hour (99.42 mph) as a pitcher. This dedication culminated in a record-setting 99.42 mph (160 km/h) fastball during a qualifier game in his final year, drawing significant attention even though his team did not advance to the national tournament that year.
Ohtani made an iconic mark at Koshien Stadium during the 2012 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament. While his team, Hanamaki Higashi, lost their first game, Ohtani showcased his dual threat by hitting a home run off future MLB pitcher Shintaro Fujinami. This performance, coupled with his high-velocity pitching (tying a record for a second-year high school student with a 93 mph pitch), solidified his reputation as a generational talent and amplified the anticipation for his professional career.
Shohei Ohtani's time with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters was where the legend of his two-way dominance truly began, making several moments iconic. Most notably, his 2016 season stands out, as he earned the Pacific League MVP Award and led the Fighters to a Japan Series Championship, achieving the unprecedented feat of being named to the "Best Nine" team as both a pitcher and a designated hitter. This season also saw him set an NPB record with a 102.5 mph (165 km/h) fastball, solidifying his reputation as a pitching phenom, while simultaneously excelling at the plate with 22 home runs, proving his dual-threat capabilities were not just a novelty but a sustainable, game-changing force.
Shohei Ohtani's tenure with the Los Angeles Angels was defined by a series of unprecedented feats that cemented his status as a singular talent in baseball history. From his spectacular debut as a two-way player, which quickly earned him the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year Award, he continued to redefine what was possible. His most iconic stretches came during his two unanimous MVP seasons in Anaheim, 2021 and 2023, where he regularly delivered dominant pitching performances while simultaneously leading the league in various offensive categories, hitting prodigious home runs, and demonstrating electrifying speed on the bases, creating a highlight reel of historic moments not seen since Babe Ruth.
The iconic showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the final inning of the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship will be remembered forever as a baseball classic. With Japan clinging to a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Ohtani stepped onto the mound to face his Los Angeles Angels teammate and Team USA captain, Mike Trout, in a dramatic, full-count at-bat that culminated in Ohtani striking out Trout with a devastating slider to secure Japan's title, creating a moment that perfectly encapsulated the global appeal and brilliance of baseball's two biggest stars.
Shohei Ohtani's 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers was truly historic because he achieved the unprecedented "50/50" club, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs (finishing with 54) and steal 50 bases (finishing with 59) in a single season. This incredible offensive output, despite not pitching due to injury recovery, led to him winning his third career MVP award (and first in the National League), and culminated in him finally earning his first World Series ring with the Dodgers.
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i = 0;
while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
print 'Iteration ' + i;
deck.shuffle();
i++;
}
print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';