Author Description

Meet baseball star Shohei Ohtani in this illuminating biography written for middle-grade readers. Following his early life and influences, this book chronicles his rise through Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to his career with both Los Angeles teams in Major League Baseball. Along with featuring his record-breaking performances as a dual player, the text also covers his personal life, training regimen, and philanthropic efforts. Ohtani's story is one of great talent, resilience, and a profound impact on baseball. Includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, resources, and index.