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Shohei Ohtani is the fifth player to reach the top of the Hitter Power Rankings this season. But he is definitely the first to do it the day after starting a game on the mound.

Ohtani’s two-way greatness may seem normal by now, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. And he just keeps adding incredible feats to his never-ending resume.

A panel of MLB.com voters considered track record, season-long excellence and recent performance in casting their ballots for the latest edition of the Hitter Power Rankings. This time, the choice was clear.

The leaders from the first phase of voting in the Scotts MLB All-Star Ballot will be announced live on MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET.

Bo Naylor was happy to get the first hit of his career after an 0-for-8 cup of coffee in 2022 — but his brother Josh, watching from the dugout, was even happier.

Guardians manager Terry Francona already writes two Naylors into the lineup on occasion. Could he be penciling in a third someday? Myles is getting his shot to impress at the Draft Combine.

San Diego State’s Cole Carrigg has opened eyes in Arizona with triple-digit throws that rival MLB arms. He so happens to be doing it from the outfield AND infield.

While Edwin Díaz is sidelined, younger brother Alexis is making a name for himself with the Reds.

Three months after the World Baseball Classic and its dramatic conclusion, Mike Trout tells Mookie Betts about the at-bat against Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani.

Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners are in the Bronx to square off against Anthony Rizzo and the Yanks in the Casamigos Tequila MLB Network Showcase at 7 p.m. ET.

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