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Shohei Ohtani is one of the unique entertainers in the sport of baseball. He has the gifted all-round excellence to smash the ball as perfectly as he pitches. In addition, he also often plays as an outfielder. What makes him further outstanding is his social etiquette. 

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Nicknamed ‘Shotime’ for his extraordinary entertaining value, Shohei Ohtani plays for the Los Angeles Angels. The multi-talented Ohtani plays as a starting pitcher, designated hitter, and occasional outfielder. He is a two-time All-Star player. Before joining MLB, Ohtani played baseball for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the NPB Pacific League. 

The Angels drafted the Japanese-born Ohtani in 2018. He remains one of the most valuable assets for his team and the sport itself. That is because a talented player of his category comes along once in a lifetime. On top of that, Ohtani recently gave an example of his drive for cleanliness. 

Shohei Ohtani: The sporting genius with an odd habit 

The Los Angeles Angels are a franchise that houses match-winners like Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, etc. But still, the Angels are a pushover, as a team. Every season, the Angels fail to make a significant impact. Despite all the superhuman performances that Ohtani provides the team with bat and ball alike. 

Ohtani happens to be a bright ray of hope in every hopeless campaign that Angels partake in. That hope is something that he instills through his massive home runs and accurate lightning-fast pitches. The sort of talent that isn’t usually found within one player in baseball. One might wonder what is the secret behind such miraculous playing skills. 

The secret, however, may be behind an odd habit or a rather disciplined one. The spectators often see Ohtani picking up garbage. But alongside the hygienic move, there is also some luck factor involved. Ohtani sees trash as a lucky charm and he has been cleaning up litter since high school. The reason is a piece of advice that his coach gave him. 

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Ohtani’s coach once told him, “If you consider the trash that people drop as luck, you can get good fortune by picking it up.” 

Ohtani, he honorable human being 

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As talented as he is, Ohtani is equally humble. Unfortunately, his magnificent performances have not been enough for his team this season. The Angels are struggling again and out of any championship contention. But Ohtani’s sporting talent still shines through and so do his humanitarian values. 

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