Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ most recent acquisition, made his public debut.
The announcement that Ohtani had signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a whopping $700 million dollars has been floating around for days. But today the “world” witnessed the welcoming of Shohei Ohtani as an official Dodger.
The press conference took place late Thursday, December 14th, at Dodger Stadium amidst an overwhelming and eager crowd of media personnel, all eager to witness the unveiling of this baseball great.
It’s important to note that Ohtani was not an unknown player who suddenly emerged into the spotlight. He had already made a name for himself in the baseball world. However, his decision to join the Dodgers has undoubtedly raised his profile even more. He will now proudly wear the Dodger Blue colors for the next ten years, which is indeed an epic development for both Ohtani and the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani Addresses the Media
attend the Press Conference at Dodger Stadium
on December 14, 2023
By: Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | December 14, 2023
Photos: Diana Castro/Hollywood Beat Magazine
Discover Fascinating Facts about Shohei Ohtani
“Stats”
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The 29 year old was born on July 5, 1994.
Nickname: Showtime
Born in: Oshu, Japan
High School: Hanamaki Higashi, Iwate, JPN
Height: 6′ 4″
Weight: 210
MLB Debut: 3/29/2018
Status: Active
2018: Became first player in Major League history to hit 15+ HR and compile 50+ pitching strikeouts in a season
ALL-STAR GAME 2021: First MLB player to ever be selected to the All-Star Game as both a pitcher and position player
Family: Father, Toru, played baseball for a semipro team sponsored by the local Mitsubishi plant in Ōshū, Japan…Mother, Kayoko, was a competitive badminton player.
Dog’s Name: Decoy (for English speakers) Dekopin or Decopin in Japanese – Ohtani explained during the press conference through his translator, Ippei Mizuhara, that he chose Decoy to help with the pronunciation.
The press conference concluded with Ohtani expressing his excitement for the upcoming season and his commitment to continue pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. His words generated further anticipation for what he would achieve in the future.
Overall, the press conference was deemed a success, leaving attendees impressed by Ohtani’s humility, determination, and unwavering dedication to the game of baseball.
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