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How Shohei Ohtani fits into lineups of Dodgers, Rangers, more

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Shohei Ohtani bears myriad gifts for the team that he chooses -- through his offensive production, his pitching (whenever he returns), the boost in attendance and television ratings, heightened interest from sponsors. On top of all of that, he seems to inject tangible impact on the hitters who bat around him in the lineup.

Mike Trout was already a slam-dunk Hall of Famer and in the conversation as one of the greatest players of all time.