Shohei Ohtani is the face of the MLB and his charisma and baseball skills both as a pitcher and as a slugger make him a generational talent.
In his first season with the Dodgers, the Japanese superstar added one more feat to his already impressive resume: World Series champion, after beating none other than the New York Yankees.
“I’m honored to be able to be part of a season where we played the longest, and to be able to get to know this team,” Ohtani said afer winning his first championship. “My first year and experience winning a World Series has been a tremendous honor.”
Ohtani and Dodgers roast teammate
Shohei Ohtani was part of the annual Dodgers chicken wing eating contest this Monday. In a video posted by the Los Angeles team, we can see shortstop Miguel Rojas introducing his teammates as they enjoy the activity and interact with fans.
The team interviewed a couple of players and asked them which teammate do they think would win the chicken wing eating contest. The winner? Venezuelan pitcher Brusdar Javier Graterol, known as “Bazooka.” The 6’1, 265 pounds player is a powerful presence on the mound.
“I’m going to go Bazooka for the obvious, he’s a big human being.” outfielder Mookie Betts answered. “Bazooka. He’s big! Always eat a lot.” Ohtani said while laughing at his teammate. Miguel Rojas couldn’t agree more with Shohei. “He eats a lot, he likes eating, and he’ll eat like 70 wings in 45 minutes.
Ohtani has first training session on the mound
Superstar Shohei Ohtani drew crowds aplenty in the Dodgers‘ first week back at Camelback Ranch, with media members and teammates paying close attention to his work and hundreds of fans buzzing with excitement to catch a glimpse of the Japanese icon.
Ohtani threw his first bullpen session, an important step forward as he works to return as a two-way player. Shohei threw 14 pitches. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he sat 92-94 mph, which he deemed “great” for Ohtani’s first session back on the mound.
After undergoing surgery to repair his right ulnar collateral ligament in September 2023 and having left shoulder surgery last November, Ohtani is expected to be ready for Opening Day (March 27) as a hitter and return to pitching in Major League games May.
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