PHOENIX — The full Shohei Ohtani experience will be on display when the Los Angeles Angels take the field on opening day.

The two-way star was picked to be the team's starting pitcher for the April 7 opener at Angel Stadium against the Houston Astros. He's also expected to be in the lineup as the designated hitter.

Ohtani was 9-2 on the mound last season with a 3.18 ERA, striking out 156 batters over 130 1/3 innings. He also hit 46 homers, 26 doubles, an AL-best eight triples and stole 26 bases.