Otani’s participation in the WS, to which the German boss also aimed, “I want it for the sake of baseball.”
This season, Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani‘s first year as a reliever won the double crown for home runs and RBIs, and also marked an unprecedented 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases (54-59). He was instrumental in winning the district championship, and was the driving force behind advancing to the World Series with his accomplishments such as hitting three home runs in the playoffs. American sports media organization The Athletics quoted Mark Walter, the team’s president and principal owner, as saying, with Ohtani joining the team, “I felt it was our duty to to be the best team we could be.”
The same media published an article by Ken Rosenthal, a talented reporter. He explained that advancing to the World Series “was the scenario that both Ohtani and the Dodgers envisioned when they signed a 10-year, $700 million (about 105.7 billion yen) contract in December of -last year,” and emphasized the following.
“That deal will almost certainly be a bargain, as the Dodgers will invest the money before they begin paying the bulk of Ohtani’s salary from 2034 to 2043. Sponsored by 10 Japanese companies because he got the contract, and because Ohtani helped the team advance to the World Series in his first year.” Ohtani delayed payment of 97% of his contract, or $680 million (about 102.7 billion yen ).
Walter said the following on the 20th (21st) after winning the league championship series against the Mets with 4 wins and 2 losses. “He (Ohtani) was interested in finding a team that he knew wanted to win. By selecting us, we felt that we had an obligation to be the best team that could win.” we could be. I felt it.”
To make this happen, team leaders have been active even after signing Ohtani, welcoming pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and others. Before Game 5 of the league championship series, manager Dave Roberts told US media executives “FOX Sports,” “I want to see Shohei on the best stage in the world,” “For basketball, I’ll do that.” He is said to have poured his heart out, saying things like, “For Shohei, that’s why he signed the contract.”
The World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees will begin on the 25th. It has been noted that the level of anticipation for this event is “higher than most” of the recent battles. “New York and Los Angeles. It looks like two guys (Ohtani and outfielder Aaron Judge) will be named league MVPs. Dodgers president Stan Kasten said this is the time when Ohtani has to be waiting for” almost since birth. ” It’s tied. . Will the Dodgers reach the top for the first time in four years in Ohtani’s first year? The exciting battle is about to begin.
(Full Account Editorial Department)
2024-10-23 10:36:00
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