An all-star game in which Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels will participate will be played from 9 am on the 20th of Japan time, and Otani will participate as the first designated hitter.


We will give you breaking news about the progress of the match.

Oversized hit in batting practice before the game

Before the All-Star game, Otani practiced batting outdoors after playing wall and catch as a pitcher on the ground.

Otani rarely appears in outdoor batting practice during the season, but on this day he repeatedly hits over the fence, and inside he hits an oversized hit over the roof of the light stand. Was fully demonstrated.


Every time Otani hit the fence, there was a big cheer from the stand, and during the practice, there was a scene where he talked with Cabrera, a veteran of the Tigers, with a smile.

Appeared on the red carpet in a dark gray suit

Approximately six hours before the match, the annual All-Star Game parade took place on the red carpet in the heart of Los Angeles, where players and their families appeared in their own fashion.


When Otani appeared in a dark gray suit and a green tie, the fans packed along the road gave a particularly loud cheer, and Otani smiled and waved to the fans and responded politely to the sign.


Otani said, "I don't have the courage to wear shorts on a jacket, but it was a lot of fun to watch. I asked them to make clothes that fit my size. It was a little hot, but I enjoyed walking. I was able to do it, "he said with a smile.

This year will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles

This year's All-Star game will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and among Japanese players, Angels Otani will start as the No. 1 designated hitter in the American League.


Continuing from last year, Otani was selected for both pitching and pitching, but three days later it has been decided that he will start in the first game of the second half of the season, so this will be a dedication to the batter. ..



For the match, Otani said, "When a sweet ball comes, I want to shake it and fly it as far as possible. I want to swing firmly aiming for a home run because I shake it."

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