Ohtani Picks Six Stars for MLB Spirit Program

• MLB Pro Spirit is launching a new in-game scouting event featuring specially selected players.
• Series ambassador Shohei Ohtani has personally chosen the players for this selection.
• Ryan Helsley, Mookie Betts, and other stars will be available through this event until April 8th.

While it's challenging to stay skeptical on a day like April Fools', fortunately, there's plenty of genuine news to report. Such is the case with eBaseball: MLB Pro Spirit and their new Ohtani Selection, debuting in a limited-time scouting event available until April 8th.

Named after series ambassador Shohei Ohtani—an exceptionally talented player himself—the Ohtani Selection features the Dodgers star personally choosing six new standout players. This includes three batters and three pitchers from various top MLB teams.

So, without further delay, who's included? On the pitching side, Zac Gallen from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ryan Helsley of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers have made the cut. Meanwhile, batters Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles), Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), and Steven Kwan (Cleveland Guardians) are also featured.

This new event coincides with another milestone for eBaseball, as MLB Pro Spirit surpasses five million players. While America's pastime may not have the global reach of sports like football (or soccer, if you prefer), it remains immensely popular across the Pacific.

Ohtani's interview (linked above) not only reveals his reasoning behind these top picks but also shares his personal insights on the selected players. If you've ever wondered what he thinks about the elite pitchers and hitters he's competed against, this is your chance to find out!

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