Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels played against the Indians in a match called "Little League Classic" held once a year in Pennsylvania on the 22nd, and two games in front of a large number of children who visited the stadium. I hit the first hit.

In the annual official game called "Little League Classic" in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the Little League World Championship is held, Otani's Angels and Indians played against each other.



Otani started as the first designated hitter in the game on the 22nd, which was held while many children were invited to the stadium.



Otani also decided to steal the 19th base this season when he marked the first hit in two games with a hit that attacked the second at bat in the first at bat and carried it in front of the light.



After that, the 2nd at bat in the 3rd inning was a walk, and the 3rd at bat in the 6th inning was a walk on a changing ball with a low out course. At bat, it was the second walk of the day.



Otani had a batting average of just 20% and 7 minutes with one hit in two at bats in this game.



In the match, the Angels lost 0 to 3 and lost 3 consecutive games.

Little League Classic Various interactions with children

The Major League Baseball Little League Classic is an official match that has been held annually since 2017 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, known as the "Sacred Place of Little League."



Although it was canceled last year due to the influence of the new Corona, it is held at the time of the Little League World Championship held in Williamsport in August every year.



Major League Baseball players interact with their children through a variety of events, including watching Little League games during the day.



Otani, who participated for the first time, also deepened exchanges by signing children and taking commemorative photos.



The background to these games is the decline in the popularity of baseball in the United States, such as the decrease in the number of spectators in the major leagues.



Therefore, the Major League Baseball Organization aims to plan popular games such as the Little League Classic and the games held at the locations of the baseball movies of yesteryear held this month, which will lead to the recovery of popularity.



Regarding the significance of the Little League Classic, Angels coach Maddon said, "I vividly remember when I saw Willie Mays when I was a kid, but now the kids feel the same when they see Otani and Trout. It would be great if you could do it. "



Players from both teams will play in specially designed uniforms with the motif of Little League uniforms, and about 1800 people will have a special match, including the invitation of Little League children and local medical staff to the stadium. Had fun.