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Dylan Hernandez: All signs point to future two-way star

OAKLAND, Calif. - Watch how easily Shohei Ohtani touched 99 mph with his fastball Sunday and you will understand why he's always smiling.

See how Ohtani responded to giving up a three-run home run and you will comprehend why he looked as if he never questioned whether he could recover from a statistically awful exhibition season.

Look at how much he transformed in his first major-league start and you will think he could one day realize his ambition of becoming the No.

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