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Angels pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani is quite the sensation. As we get set to head to June, Ohtani is hitting .291/.376/.553 (154 OPS+) with seven doubles, a triple and six homers in 117 plate appearances while also being 4-1 with a 3.18 ERA (130 ERA+), 1.08 WHIP and 57 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings on the bump. Oh, and he also throws harder than every other starting pitcher in baseball. Here's the fastest fastball of the year by a starting pitcher, courtesy of Ohtani on Wednesday night: Statcast pegged that one at 101.1 miles per hour. Per MLB.com, here are the five fastest pitches from a starter this year: Ohtani, 101.1, Wednesday vs. Detroit Ohtani, 101, April 24 vs. Houston Ohtani, 101, April

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