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Shohei Otani’s new partner, Iaton Interpreter, wears new New Balance shoes

Fans are paying close attention to the feet of Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s “new partner” interpreter Will Ireton. He is casually wearing New Balance (NB) sneakers, which Otani is contracted with, and his imagination runs wild, saying, “Maybe Otani gave them to him as a gift.”

Irton, a former team staff member, became the new interpreter after the contract of former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who was suspected of being involved in illegal gambling, was terminated on March 21st. He had been wearing Nike shoes before the start of the season, but had recently switched to New Balance shoes.

What’s more, the color is a bright blue, and people on social media were saying things like, “Ohtani gave it to me as a gift,” and “Dodger blue!”

In an interview before the Nationals game on the 24th (25th Japan time), Otani was asked about the increased opportunities to communicate with his colleagues, and he answered, “What do you think? I think the new interpreter is great. Hahaha” he smiled. He drew laughter from those around him when he answered the question while Mr. Ireton was right next to him.

(Full-Count Editorial Department)