“Shohei Otani is the greatest thing to happen to baseball in a century. Not only is he Japan’s best pitcher — featuring a high-90s fastball and three strong secondary offerings — he’s also one of the country’s best hitters. Blessed with a towering frame and unteachable athleticism, Otani dominates on the mound and absolutely rakes at the plate. He’s a staff ace who hits in the heart of the order on the days between his starts.” Is this guy the next Babe Ruth?

+ Some people have complained that the last year has been particularly cruel when it comes to news stories. (Please don’t blame the messenger.) But that same time period has been quite generous when it comes to amazing finishes and remarkable sporting events.