Shohei Ohtani says the upcoming MLB season opener with the Padres in Seoul will provide “great memories' for him and his wife.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says the upcoming MLB regular-season opener against the San Diego Padres in Seoul will provide 'great memories' for him and his wife, but he'll attempt to focus on baseball. Ohtani spoke to journalists with Dodgers teammates at a packed press conference on Saturday, a day after he arrived here with his wife Mamiko Tanaka. Ohtani said it was the first time for his wife 'to come with me to a game like this.
He will be used as a designated hitter and there is a possibility he could play in the field. Ohtani says he is aware of the intense international media focus on the games in Seoul. 'I appreciate all the attention. Obviously, attention is always great, being a baseball player and being able to play with these great guys next to me. I'm really excited,' Ohtani said, referring to his two teammates speaking at the news conference, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
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