Japanese star Ohtani makes stellar debut with consecutive home runs

Angels rookie lives up to hype with a pitching win too

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Shohei Ohtani sees off his first inning home run against Josh Tomlin.

Takeshi Watanabe, Nikkei Staff Writer

ANAHEIM, U.S. -- Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani has been labeled the Japanese Babe Ruth for his rare gifts on the mound and in the batter's box. He has certainly lived up to the billing so far.

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