Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named a two-way MLB All-Star for the third year in a row. Key details: Ohtani, 28, was recently selected by his fellow MLB players as pitcher for the 2023 American League All-Star team. What Ohtani said: In a statement released by the Angels on Monday, Ohtani said he was honored and aims to “give it my best in appreciation for those who selected me.”