"There are plenty of people speculating how one of the most popular baby names for those born this year and in 2026 in the United States and Japan will be Shohei after what Shohei Ohtani accomplished in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 in the Dodgers' clinching win over the Milwaukee Brewers."
"Grindlinger might be the best two-way player in the Southland next spring. He throws fastballs in the 90s and has lots of power as one of the best players from the class of 2027. He said he has studied Ohtani's experiences. "He goes through struggles," he said. "It's not like he goes 20 for 20. It's good to know you're going to fail and bounce back and it's going to be all right.""
Shohei Ohtani hit three home runs and struck out 10 in the Dodgers' Game 4 clinching win over the Brewers, prompting admiration and influence among young players. High school athletes are looking to emulate Ohtani by becoming two-way players who both pitch and hit. Huntington Beach junior Jared Grindlinger throws fastballs in the 90s, shows power, and studies Ohtani's experiences, emphasizing the value of failing and recovering. Cleveland outfielder/pitcher Joshua Pearlstein studies Ohtani's high school work ethic and accepts the challenge of practicing both roles. Birmingham sophomore Carlos Acuna also aspires to mirror Ohtani's dual skills.
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