Shohei Ohtani not solely had a historic profession, he had a very historic season, changing into the primary participant to steal at the very least 50 bases and hit at the very least 50 house runs in the identical yr.
Now, as he leads the Dodgers into the World Series towards the New York Yankees, he sat down with FOX Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt to debate what has been a whirlwind yr for the Japanese star.
Ohtani was requested why he wished to play for the Dodgers as a free agent after changing into well-known with the Angels.
“With the Dodgers, the custom and ambiance of the workforce was particular,” he mentioned. “I’m honored to play on this workforce this yr.”
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Burkhardt touched on a variety of different subjects with Othani, together with…
— What are you taking a look at? Answer: “Breaking Bad.”
— Do you’re feeling the strain of being a global icon? Answer: “It’s extra of a blessing for me than a strain. Fans inform me that they got here from Japan to see me. This is the actual blessing, so I wish to present them the perfect of me.”
– What stands out about Yankees star Aaron Judge? Answer: “I’m pleased to see such an ideal participant on an ideal workforce just like the Yankees. It’s an actual pleasure to see him carry out so effectively yr after yr.”
— What would profitable a World Series imply to you? Answer: “I got here to the United States particularly to win a World Series. I had an opportunity to see the World Series trophy and I made certain to not contact it. I believed I’d solely contact it after I gained it.”
Watch all the interview right here:
Shohei Ohtani: “I’m honored to play on this workforce this yr”
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