Shohei Ohtani timeline: The rookie MLB season of the phenom from Japan Unknown 00:49 As a right-handed pitcher, the Angels rookie throws a 100 mph fastball. As a left-handed batter, he hit 48 home runs with 166 RBIs during five seasons in the Japan Pacific League. Here's his story. Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+ Related PostsJudge issues warrant for Aldon Smith's arrest after missed court date, report saysJosh Donaldson's 'dead arm' leaves Blue Jays fans, media buzzingMLB Opening Day 2018 is highlighted by righteous dingers and epic moonshotsCardinals' Jordan Hicks makes historic, hard-throwing debut vs. MetsIsaiah Thomas undergoes hip surgery, expected to be ready for 2018-19 seasonNSAC executive director files formal anti-doping complaint against Canelo Alvarez