One New York Mets All-Star had quite the comparison for Los Angeles Dodges designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the postseason.

For the first time in his already legendary career, Shohei Ohtani will be playing in the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets

This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. For the 12th time — but the first time since 1981 — the Yankees and Dodgers are facing each other in the World Series.