Shohei Otani “On the contrary, I respect” the booing… “I wasn’t surprised” when he was “welcome” to wash his hands | Full-Count

Shohei Ohtani had 1 hit and 1 RBI in 4 at-bats, including No. 7 solo, against the Blue Jays.

■Dodgers 12-2 Blue Jays (27th Japan time, Toronto)

Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani started the game against the Blue Jays on the 26th (27th Japan time) as the No. 2 designated hitter, and was replaced in the 9th inning. In his first at-bat of the first inning, he hit a No. 7 solo while being loudly booed by the fans of the enemy team that failed to recruit Otani last off-season.On this day, he had one hit, one RBI, and one walk in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .354. Lowered. After the match, he responded to the interview with a smile and said, “I wasn’t surprised” by the boos.

In his first at-bat with one out in the first inning, he caught Bassitt’s third pitch. He pulls a slider to the inside corner, straight to the right field stands. He hit the ball at a velocity of 96.1 mph, a distance of 360 feet, and an angle of 37 degrees.

“I think people boo the opposing players because they love their team. I think their passion is the opposite of the respect they have for baseball fans, whether they’re Dodgers fans or Blue Jays fans.”

Last off-season, some US media reported that Ohtani was heading to Toronto to sign with the Blue Jays. Although it was a false alarm, it was an arch shot fired in a strange atmosphere that drew boos from the enemy fans. This was his seventh home run since the transfer, tying the record for most Japanese-born players on the team, held by Okinawa-born manager Roberts.

In the second at-bat of the 3rd inning, he walked, and in the third at-bat, with the score 7-0, he grounded out with two outs and runners on first and second base. His fourth at-bat with one out and second base in the 5th inning was a grounder, and his 7th at-bat was a grounder. He was sent as a pinch hitter and replaced in his ninth at-bat.

In an interview on the 24th (25th), Ohtani said, “I actually talked to them. It’s a really great team.” “I’m really looking forward to going there, and I’m also looking forward to playing there.” was.

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