Shohei Ohtani, or ‘Showtime’, is shaking up the baseball world with his unmatched skills on the field and captivating charm off it. The two-way sensation, who excels as both a hitter and pitcher, has just joined forces with the sports apparel and footwear brand, New Balance.

Ohtani is leaving his mark on the sports world in more ways than one and is now in New Balance gear. He joins a star-studded roster of athletes. Including tennis sensation Coco Gauff and New York Met’s Francisco Lindor. And when talking about Lindor, it is a well-known fact that the Mets are one of the potential landing spots for the two-way phenom. So, is Lindor welcoming Ohtani an indirect hint at something?

The Mets Francisco Lindor and Coco Gauff welcomed Shohei Ohtani to New Balance 

Speculation is swirling as the New York Mets appear to be going all-in on securing two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani when he becomes a free agent. The team’s owner has reportedly been in talks with higher-ups. And it seems like even the players themselves are hoping for Ohtani to join their roster. 

The New Balance official Instagram page welcomed Ohtani with the words, “He’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And now he wears New Balance.” 

Lindor and tennis prodigy Coco Gauff also voiced their excitement, with Lindor posting a photo of Ohtani on social media and captioning it “Welcome to the NB family, Shohei Ohtani”. 

The excitement among fans has only increased with the recent news that Ohtani has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with New Balance. The same brand as Mets player Francisco Lindor.

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The two stars, together in a collaboration, have ignited even more excitement at the prospect of the dynamic duo on the field. 

With all the buzz surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the New York Mets, it’s no wonder that fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what’s next for the baseball phenom.

Ohtani’s brand collaborations with other renowned names 

This off-season, the Los Angeles Angels star joined forces with the brand by declaring his intentions to “change the game” with the activewear company, according to people.com. This drive to be the best is a hallmark of Ohtani’s approach to both baseball and his brand collaborations. 

Recently, Ohtani was seen as part of a high-profile campaign with the luxury brand Hugo Boss. He was in good company, appearing alongside renowned names such as F1 champion Fernando Alonso, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, and tennis ace Matteo Berrettini. With campaigns like this, it’s clear that Ohtani is not just changing the game on the field. But also in the world of fashion and branding.

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