Shohei Ohtani (Japanese: 大谷 翔平, Hepburn: Ōtani Shōhei; pronounced [oːtaɲi ɕoːheː], / ˈʃoʊheɪ oʊˌtɑːniː / SHOH-hey oh-TAH-nee; born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball …

Shohei Ohtani is the second Japanese player to hit leadoff in an All-Star Game and the second to start at pitcher. Can you name the first to do either? Subscribe to Stathead, your all-access …

Shohei Ohtani…married to Mamiko…his father, Toru, played baseball for a semipro team sponsored by the local Mitsubishi plant in Ōshū, Japan and his mother, Kayoko, was a …

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4 days ago · Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter who established himself as the sport’s greatest two-way player in a century following his Major …

4 days ago · Shohei Ohtani World Baseball Classic history Ohtani was included on Japan's initial roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic at age 22 but withdrew due to an ankle injury.

5 days ago · Ohtani closed out Japan's victory over Team USA in the 2023 WBC final and will aim to lead Japan to back-to-back titles.

5 days ago · Shohei Ohtani announced he will play for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after leading his home country to the 2023 title in the last WBC.

5 days ago · MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani will once again lead Japan at the World Baseball Classic, while attempting to secure a second-consecutive championship.

4 days ago · Shohei Ohtani confirms 2026 World Baseball Classic plans as Japan looks to defend title Ohtani and Japan are trying to win their second straight WBC championship in March