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Shohei Ohtani
The most commercially embedded Asian athlete in history — his Japanese sponsor base pushed the Dodgers past $200M in annual sponsorship, rerouting global corporate money into US sports.
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· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani suffers torn UCL, not pitching rest of season, says Angels GM
“If I was to bet on anybody bouncing back, he would be the guy,” said Angels General Manager Perry Minasian
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani sets record with 3rd consecutive season of at least 100 hits, 100 strikeouts
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani made history on Friday by recording his 100th hit of the season, effectively securing his third consecutive season of at least 100 hits and 100 pitching strikeouts. What happened: The 29-year-old Japanese-born athlete, who was also recently…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani named two-way MLB All-Star for 3rd year in a row
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named a two-way MLB All-Star for the third year in a row. Key details: Ohtani, 28, was recently selected by his fellow MLB players as pitcher for the 2023 American League All-Star team. He will now notably serve as both a pitcher…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani achieves milestone not reached since Babe Ruth nearly a century ago
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani has reached a new Babe Ruth-level milestone after recording his 500th strikeout on Wednesday. Ohtani achieved the feat after he struck out 13 batters in just five innings pitched during the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-4…
· Chandler Treon
Shohei Ohtani bows to childhood idol Ichiro Suzuki ahead of series opener
Beloved baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani earned further admiration from fans after bowing to MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki before Monday’s Angels-Mariners game. Ohtani recently joined Ichiro as a World Baseball Classic champion after leading Japan to victory against the United States…
· Ryan General
‘Never seen that happen at Yankee stadium’: What happened after a Japanese fan caught Shohei Ohtani’s homerun ball
Japanese fans at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo Dome captured hearts online after they passed around Shohei Ohtani’s home run ball before returning it to the woman who caught it, showing an exceptional collective display of sportsmanship. A fan identified by MLB as Yuma…
· Bryan Ke
Ohtani strikes out Trout to secure Japan’s 3rd World Baseball Classic title
Japan took home its third World Baseball Classic title after beating the United States in a thrilling grand final on Tuesday night in Miami. Shohei Ohtani, 28, closed out the night at the LoanDepot Park as pitcher against his Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout on the plate.
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani scores first home run at WBC as Team Japan goes unbeaten entering quarterfinals
Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani led Japan to secure an undefeated 4-0 record as the national team heads into the quarterfinals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The Japanese baseball team earned a spot in the quarterfinals on Saturday after defeating the…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double on the plate and tossed four scoreless innings to help Japan win against China at Thursday’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) opening. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered for Ohtani, 28, at the Tokyo Dome in his…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani has ‘earned the right’ to ‘explore free agency,’ his agent says
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani’s agent recently revealed he might explore the free agent market once his contract expires after the current season. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, hinted that while his client is open to exploring the free…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shohei Ohtani announces deal with New Balance
MLB star Shohei Ohtani announced his partnership with athletic apparel and footwear company New Balance on Tuesday. On the same day, New Balance revealed that the two-time MLB All-Star had signed a long-term deal with the activewear brand.
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani predicted to leave Angels, sign $500M deal after 2023 season
Before you read: Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels Sports media is forecasting that Shohei Ohtani will bolt for the Los Angeles Dodgers after his contract with the Los Angeles Angels expires. There is speculation from reporters and analysts…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese All-Star outfielder Masataka Yoshida signs $90M contract with Boston Red Sox
Japanese all-star outfielder Masataka Yoshida is now part of the Boston Red Sox after signing a five-year, $90 million contract with the baseball team on Thursday. Yoshida’s entry into Major League Baseball (MLB) came as a welcome surprise as his previous team, Nippon…
· Chandler Treon
Why the kanji for ‘war’ was chosen by Japan to represent 2022
“Sen,” the kanji for war or battle, was chosen by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation to represent 2022. The foundation’s 28th annual poll collected votes cast by the general public to illustrate the social mood of the country this year.
· Ryan General
Jimmy O. Yang praised for refusing to promote crypto platforms in wake of FTX lawsuit
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang revealed in July that he had refused multiple offers to promote crypto-related platforms because he did not want to influence fans into investments that they might eventually regret. In the wake of the recent collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, Yang…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels
Shohei “Shotime” Ohtani set a new record on Saturday after he and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $30 million deal for the 2023 season. Ohtani’s deal with the Angels is reportedly the highest that any arbitration-eligible player has ever signed, even beating the $27 million…
· Jane Nam
MLB star Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth in exclusive club, passes Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki
Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shohei Ohtani, 28, hit major milestones on Tuesday night as he helped his Los Angeles Angels team to victory. Ohtani achieved the statistic of having 10 home runs and 10 wins in the same season, an achievement that has not been reached since…
· Bryan Ke
‘It’s great to invest, but invest smartly’: Jimmy O. Yang explains why he turned down crypto promotion offers
Jimmy O. Yang revealed that he has turned down multiple paid cryptocurrency promotion offers in the past, fearing that his endorsements might influence his fans to pursue unsafe investments. “Especially with something like crypto, it's important to [ask] ‘Is it going to hurt the…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani joins likes of Stephen Curry, Tom Brady in partnership with crypto platform
Crypto trading platform FTX named Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as one of its global brand ambassadors, the company first announced via CNN in November 2021. “He's obviously one of the most electric players in all of sports right now," 29-year-old Sam…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to pull off jaw-dropping two-way feat
Los Angeles Angels pitcher and batter Shohei Ohtani, 27, pulled a jaw-dropping two-way feat in two nights against the Kansas City Royals. On Tuesday, the athlete went 3-of-4 against the Royals, with two home runs and a career-high eight RBIs (Run Batted In). On Wednesday, he…
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