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True Dough

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20. Not surprised to hear that.

Reply to RazorbackExpat (Reply #18)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:18 AM

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Ohtani is unlike anything the game has ever seen. You could argue Ruth. He was the better career hitter, but Ohtani has overtaken Ruth on the mound and has more stolen bases.

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