Is Shohei Ohtani the best all-around baseball player ever?

Sep. 23, 2024 Sports

Ohtani became the first MLB player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in one season. Plus UCLA and USC struggle in Big Ten, and the WNBA announces its MVPs.

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Credits

Guests:

Randy Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers
Jason Sklar - host of “View from the Cheap Seats” podcast - @SklarBrothers

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Robin Estrin

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