Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani May Be Best Modern Day Athlete Ever
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- Sports Money Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani May Be Best Modern Day Athlete Ever By Bernie Pleskoff,
- There may be a case for the late Jim Thorpe, who played professionally in track and field, football, baseball, and basketball.
- Or perhaps there are other professional athletes deserving of being called the best ever.
Sports Money Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani May Be Best Modern Day Athlete Ever By Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow Author Jun 04, 2026, 02:15am EDTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a pitch during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSaying Shohei Ohtani may be the best athlete in modern history is not just hyperbole.
There may be a case for the late Jim Thorpe, who played professionally in track and field, football, baseball, and basketball.