Slugging pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been called up to the big leagues and will make his pitching debut with the Los Angeles Angels on April 1, manager Mike Scioscia announced Tuesday.Ohtani, who was a spring training invitee on a minor league contract, will debut in Game 4 of the Angels' season-opening series against the Oakland Athletics. As a designated hitter, he could bat as early as the opener on March 29.When asked how pitching in the major leagues for the first time would affect his performance, Ohtani said he is trying to think of it the same as any other game."Nothing really changes…READ FULL ARTICLE
