Shohei Ohtani has turned adjectives into nouns. The Japanese Babe Ruth is in the news again! Widely considered one of the most exciting talents in the world of baseball,?Ohtani has become a focal point at this stage in his career. Having taken the baseball world by storm, he has shown his unique abilities on the grandest stage. And the people seem to have taken a liking to him.

Every move the 29-year-old star makes turns into a headline, be it off the ground or on it. Being the biggest representative of Japanese baseball in the majors, Ohtani is the pole star in the baseball galaxy, and of late he has found another reason to be noticed.

Ohtani imitates fellow Japanese star

A resurfaced video has been making the social media rounds lately. What is so special about it? Shohei Ohtani. In the video, the ?Shotime? can be seen in a blue shirt practicing with his gloves on. In a moment of sheer comedy, as he is about to pitch, we can see Ohtani moving his face and hand in a way that is reminiscent of his countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Seeing their favorite in a rare lighthearted moment as he imitates Yamamoto’s trademark style must have brought a smile to his fans’ faces. More so, perceived as being media shy, it is not every day that one gets to witness the generational star in a lighter mood.

Yamamoto itself is a name that has been gaining traction of late. Often regarded as the best pitcher in Japan, the 25-year-old is slated to be an MLB free agent soon. With the right-hander tossing an entire game on 138 pitches just last Friday in Japan, including 14 strikeouts, he has left a serious impression on potential MLB teams. Although the two have broken out to display their prowess in MLB history, they are not the first ones to do so.

The MLB has a wide imprint on Japanese history

Japanese players making a name for themselves in the majors is no new phenomenon. Ballplayers from the land of the rising sun have been the most sought-after outside the Americas. Names like Ichiro Suzuki, Hideo Nomo, and Hideki Matsui have paved the way for the development of Japanese baseball while inspiring the next generation. Right from the Yankees to the Red Sox, Japanese imprints can be felt throughout this great game.

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With the off-season bringing with it trade speculations, the market is at capacity. As the upcoming days potentially carry big updates for the 2024 season, it is happy moments like these that manage to cut through the tension and bring out a merrier aspect of the game we love.

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