He announces a new start with a unique mindset.
Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers` spring camp in the U.S. Major League Baseball, participated in his first team training session at Glendale Camelback Ranch in Arizona on Tuesday. He also appeared in front of numerous local reporters who visited his training site to watch his official training.
According to MLB's official website, MLB, Ohtani said, "As I come to a new team, I will act like a rookie," adding, "I will try to get along well with everyone in the club, including team members."
Ohtani has already engaged in training sessions at Dodger Stadium for the past month. He also spent time with teammates Walker Buehler and Gavin Luxe, who had been working hard to rehabilitate during the winter. Through the upcoming Arizona Spring Camp, Ohtani has set up a priority to build close relationships with all coaches and players. 토토사이트 추천
Ohtani joins Dodgers spring camp.
In September last year, the season ended early due to elbow ligament surgery. Due to the aftermath, he plans to play only as a hitter this season instead of a pitcher and batter. However, as we have to wait and see the recovery trend of surgery, it is uncertain whether he will join the "Seoul Series" roster with the San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul in March.
There are many positive signs. Ohtani is already confident that he will play at the Dodgers Fan Festival on Tuesday. "I am preparing according to my schedule. I am neither ahead nor behind. As long as I do not have any physical disruption in the future, I will be able to participate," Ohtani said.
Preparations for the camp were smooth. Otani, who claims that he is practicing batting training almost 100 percent, will conduct batting training in line with live pitching soon. "It is important for me, the club, and each other to understand each other. The team needs to know what I am trying to do, and I need to know what the team is trying to do. So now we are taking the same position and trying to move forward together," Ohtani said.
Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Ohtani's Japanese teammate, also joined the Dodgers' camp. On the same day, he checked his physical condition by throwing 21 balls at the bullpen. He began preparing for the season in earnest by sharing welcome greetings with his teammates, with photos taken with Jang Hyun-suk, a promising Korean player who joined the Dodgers, being released on the team's SNS.