Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels talked about his aspirations for the start of the season, saying, "I think it's in the best condition, including physical," and said the response to this season, which will start two days later.
Otani spoke at Dodger Stadium before the final match against the Dodgers on the 5th, which is the final round of the open match, and talked about his thoughts on the opening of the season, which is approaching two days later.
The camp was shortened by about a month due to the difficult labor-management negotiations between the Major League Baseball Organization and the players' association, but Otani said, "I think the preparations were as usual. The number of games and the number of at-bats. There are few, but if we think that everyone is the same, we are fully prepared. I think that it is in the best condition including physical. "
And for the first pitcher in the 5th year of the Major League Baseball against the Astros on the 7th, "It's a great honor, and I think the flow will change depending on whether or not we can win the first game, so we can take the lead in four consecutive games. I want to do my best. I'm looking forward to it, and I want to concentrate on the game in perfect condition first. "
The Angels haven't made it to the playoffs at the end of 2014, but Otani said, "Every year I can't win, I have a stronger desire to go to the playoffs. I think the desire to win is stronger. "
Also, when asked by the American media, "What does Otani promise?" "I don't know what will happen to baseball, so I can't promise. I think I can promise 100% effort." He showed his determination to run through the season with all his might, just like last season when he made a historic success in baseball.