Giants: Bryce Eldridge, 18, Likes 'American Ohtani' Tag; Says SF Is Great Landing Spot for His Career

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(Photo : Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - Shohei Ohtani (#17) of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2021 in Anaheim, California.

Get yourself someone who can do both.

In baseball, the Los Angeles Angels already got one in Shohei Ohtani, who plays both hitter and pitcher.

The other teams can get themselves one, too, if they ever get to sign Shotime during free agency.

San Francisco Giants already have one for themselves after picking an 18-year-old dubbed as the American Ohtani.

Bryce Eldrige's name has been making noise leading to the draft night. He is the only two-way player from his batch.

A two-way player is a huge deal right now because Ohtani has been proving since his arrival that a player can be great on both ends of the pitch.

Eldridge thought being compared to the Japanese sensation was an honor, but he knew he still had a long way to go.

"I'm never going to complain (about) getting compared to the best player in baseball right now," said Eldridge, who was picked 16th overall by the Giants.

"Obviously, we're a long way from there. A lot more work left to be done, but he's been someone who I've looked up to since he's come to America."

Getting picked by the Giants

The 6'7 Eldridge said getting picked by the San Francisco Giants matches his aspirations as a professional player. That is to excel as a player who can do both.

It can be remembered that the team picked Reggie Crawford last year, and he is being given the chance to pursue a two-way career.

"My preference is definitely to do both," Eldridge said. "That was something that was a big goal of mine going into the draft was finding a team that (would) let me do both."