Ohtani Becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd Straight Year; 8 Braves Selected for July 11 Game

Ohtani Becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd Straight Year; 8 Braves Selected for July 11 Game
Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani grimaces after swinging for a strike during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., on July 1, 2023. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
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NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle—the most of any team since 2012.

Ohtani was elected to the pitching staff by players 10 days after fans voted him to start at designated hitter. Ohtani appeared on the most ballots among AL players. He is the only two-way All-Star in major league history.