Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates.
Japan's Shohei Ohtani, walks to participate a group photo session before an official training session prior to the Pool B game at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Tokyo. Japan's Shohei Ohtani, walks to participate a group photo session before an official training session prior to the Pool B game at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Tokyo.
TOKYO — That includes St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar — the first to play for Japan’s national team because of ancestry. His mother Kumi was born in Japan. Nootbaar just joined the squad and barely knows the Los Angeles Angels superstar. But’s he been impressed, which is an understatement. Nootbaar was bragging about Ohtani to a small group inside the Tokyo Dome that included former major league and Japan league manager Bobby Valentine.Just then, Ohtani came around the corner, gave Nootbaar a quick hug, and then disappeared down a hallway.To which Valentine replied: “Enjoy it.
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