The MLB All-Star Game and the festivities that come along with it have come and gone.
Now it is time to focus on the second half of the 2023 season.
A lot of the current trade buzz is centered around Shohei Ohtani and whether or not the Los Angeles Angels would entertain a trade offer for him.
Ohtani was recently an All-Star for the third time in his already storied career, and got the start for the American League as the designated hitter.
The two-way superstar was certainly impressed by the All-Stars around him, and he talked about who impressed him the most.
Alden Gonzalez of ESPN tweeted what Ohtani had to say.
Shohei Ohtani was asked which All-Star impressed him the most.
His answer: Mookie Betts.
"He's so versatile; he can play the outfield, play the middle infield. He's very, very talented." pic.twitter.com/zNks5r66xU
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) July 12, 2023
As it turns out, the player Ohtani was most impressed by was Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani praised the former MVP and two-time World Series champion for his versatility.
Betts can of course play all three outfield positions, but also has the ability to play some second base and shortstop as well.
Betts has been playing some more in the infield in recent years after only occasionally getting that chance when he was with the Boston Red Sox.
The seven-time All-Star certainly is a versatile player.
Clearly, Ohtani is impressed by what Betts brings to the table and understands just how valuable he is to any organization.
Betts also has won six Gold Gloves, a batting title, and five Silver Slugger awards over the course of his career.
He drew the start in right field for the National League All-Stars.
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