In this special All-Star edition of Short Hops & Tall Tales, Noah and Brandon marvel at the outstanding first half of the season from Shohei Ohtani, as well as its historical context and importance. They also bring you a All-Star Break primer, picking their favorites to win the Home Run Derby and recounting some of the best All-Star Game moments of all time. 

 

Timestamps:

2:00 - The boys debate whether Shohei Ohtani is a demigod or an alien (or both??)

2:46 - Why is Ohtani special?

8:21 - Can Ohtani keep it up?

9:23 - Is Shohei's 2021 in the running for the best individual season ever?

14:11 - Ohtani vs. Ohtani: Who comes out on top?

16:08 - Pickoff Trivia! Home Run Derby edition

21:33 - Brandon's favorite HRD

23:53 - Calling Our Shots in the HRD

30:00 - Historical Players in the HRD

32:27 - Events to add to the All-Star Break

35:19 - Best moments in All-Star history

35:32 - Ichiro

38:55 - Reggie Jackson

43:03 - The WWII War Bond Exhibition

46:36 - Our Favorite ASG moments

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