A show following the path of baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani, a two-way player who came to the MLB from Japan as both a pitcher and hitter. Now entering his sixth season and contract year, it will be a busy year for Ohtani. Hosted by Kevin De Los Santos and Jack Sommer. Current cover artwork by @247chr0 on Twitter. You can read our newsletter: https://ohtanicomestoamerica.substack.com
2025 Recap: A Two-Way Return, Another MVP & Championship
It was going to be a challenge for Ohtani to start pitching again after taking last season off to recover from arm surgery, but that's what he thrives on. After coming back to the mound in mid-June, he slowly ramped up and ended up having a solid return. On the hitting side, he beat his home run record of last year by one and got to 55 this time. In the playoffs, he had a couple of particularly memorable games that will likely never be seen done again by anyone else. He played a key role in the Dodgers taking home another World Series championship this season and Ohtani once again won the MVP award.
27 Nov 2024
50/50 Record, MVP, World Series Champion
MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani recounts his historic season with the Dodgers, becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases, and winning his first World Series championship.
1 Apr 2024
Married Man + Ippei Gambling Scandal
It’s been a crazy offseason for Ohtani this year. Signing his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency wasn’t the end of it. Aside from normal Spring Training ramping back up after his procedure, some other developments came up. On the positive side, Ohtani announced he was newly married to Mamiko Tanaka, who has been a Japanese basketball player in recent years. On the negative side, a gambling scandal emerged around his former right hand man – interpreter Ippei Mizuhara – which Ippei involved Ohtani in by reportedly lying about knowledge and involvement to it. Jack and Kev talk about the latest developments with the marriage and Ippei, as well as giving a little preview to the Dodgers’ year ahead. Ohtani’s seventh MLB season has officially begun.
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