"Shohei Ohtani is unlike any baseball player we've seen in a century, if not ever. There aren't currently any other big leaguers who participate regularly as both a pitcher and a hitter, and, even setting that minimum threshold aside, the crazy thing is that Ohtani is ELITE at both functions."
"Counsell told The Athletic that he's 'never understood' the 13-pitcher limit rule. 'It's an offensive rule, essentially. It's a rule to help offense, more than anything, if you ask me.'"
"'For one team .... There's not another player like that, but one team gets different rules for that player, which is probably the most bizarre rule.'"
Shohei Ohtani is a rare talent in baseball, excelling as both a pitcher and a hitter. His unique status allows the Dodgers to carry an extra player on their roster due to a special rule for two-way players. This rule permits Ohtani to be counted as a position player while also participating as a pitcher, giving the Dodgers an advantage over other teams. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has expressed his discontent with this rule, questioning its fairness and its impact on team dynamics, especially amid injuries.
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