After the game held at Dodger Stadium, the team's home base, Shohei Otani responded to an interview with the press at the clubhouse. He seemed satisfied with his turn at bat and answered questions for about five minutes, including his thoughts on the first game of the season at home and his slump after the opening game in South Korea.

(American media)


Q. This was your first match at your home base, what are your impressions?


A. We had a lot of fans join us, and although it's scary when we're your enemy, it's very reassuring when you're our ally, and I'm grateful for the wonderful support we received.



Q. How was the top batting lineup with Betts and Freeman?


A. Well, I wasn't the only one who didn't hit a home run, but I think I had a relatively good at-bat, so I think it was a good game.



Q. How was it walking on the carpet to introduce the players?


A. Well, I thought it was a little long (lol). I think that kind of performance was cool and good.



Q.Did you not see the sign on the play where you went around second base in the first inning and was out?


A. Oh, I was turning earlier, so when Dino (third base coach) made a judgement, I had to stop and I didn't make the right move. I had to adjust to Mookie (Betts), so I'll check that again, and since I didn't have that situation during camp, I'll check it today and then make adjustments next time.



Q.Are you satisfied with today's performance?


A. Well, relatively speaking, I think there were basically a lot of good at-bats, so if I had to be greedy, I think it would have been better to connect a little more in the last at-bat and give it to Freddie (Freeman) in a good situation. I think.



(Japanese media)


Q. How did you feel going into the match? Were you able to have the opening game at your home base as you had imagined?


A. I was excited, and I got a hit in my first at-bat, so I don't feel relieved, but I think it was a good start.



Q. How do you feel about your batting?


A.I think it was a relatively high-quality at-bat, including the hits and the decision not to swing, so it will be difficult to continue like that. I'd like to take other measures towards this goal.



Q. There were times when you were communicating with your teammates in English on the bench.


A. I was wondering how I feel when I'm at bat, what kind of things I do when I'm at bat, how I feel about the pitcher's ball, and what kind of changes there are, because I used to do that when I was with the Angels. I don't think there's any particular problem with that, and the players on my first team don't know how I look, so I think it's important to share how I look. I think it's important.



Q. How do you feel now that you have returned from Korea and played one game at your home base?


A. Well, well, there were some things that were a little difficult, including managing my physical condition, so to be honest, the three games I've played since coming here haven't been good for me, and the way I look at them hasn't been that good either. We weren't playing well, so I think it was good that we were able to show a good feeling from the first game.



Q. How did you spend yesterday and what changes are you making for today?


A. First of all, jet lag, well, I'm not 100 yet. Well, it's about sleep management. I need to be able to sleep through the night and still recover properly, so I think the important thing is how I spend the next few days.



Q.How many hours did you sleep yesterday?


A. Yesterday I took a nap for about 3 hours and went to bed at night.