The Shohei Ohtani wave has taken over the world. As the two-way phenom is highly anticipated to sign a historic $500 million contract, fans are willing to delve deep into the Japanese sensation’s life. The potential 2023 MVP has been a hot topic since the day he stepped foot in MLB. But now the discussions surrounding him are at an all-time high. “The House of the Mouse” might have actually pulled the massive rabbit out of its proverbial hat.
When Disney announced a special documentary of Shohei Ohtani in Japan, fans all over the world went bonkers. Their excitement is uncontrollable. This begs one question: Is there something special pictured in this documentary that we already don’t know?
Shohei Ohtani – Beyond the Dream
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When Shohei Ohtani first started playing in Japan, people who saw him knew he was special. He was a great leader, but above all, as a player, he didn’t seem to have a ceiling. So when MLB came calling, it didn’t surprise many. The Japanese sensation joined the LA Angels and completely turned the league upside-down during his rookie year. That year, he donned the Rookie of the Year cap.
Yet the following two years were tough due to injuries and lack of playing time. But he didn’t give up and came back stronger than ever in 2021. His dominance that year made him the American League’s MVP. He was putting up numbers that were comparable to the great Babe Ruth. Amidst all of these achievements, what was going through the mind of “Shotime”?
Well! That question can now be finally answered as Disney is releasing an interview documentary of the Angel’s star named, “Shohei Ohtani – Beyond the Dream”. Here’s the trailer for the movie which is set to be released on November 17.
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— ディズニープラス公式 (@DisneyPlusJP) October 31, 2023
The fans will get to know how Ohtani’s mind works. And as the off-season nears, the fan-following of Ohtani which is already immense will only increase.
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Ohtani’s popularity among fans and franchises
Shohei Ohtani enjoys huge popularity in Japan. Sasakawa Sports Foundation called him the most popular athlete among people aged 12 to 21 in Japan. Perhaps this is one of the biggest reasons for teams to line up for Ohtani.
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His huge popularity in the sporting world which will only increase with time has big earning potential for any team. Coupled with his extraordinary on-field abilities, a $500 million contract might seem like a bargain. With the off-season right around the corner, Shohei’s name is only going to get louder mentions now.
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