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Shohei Ohtani Confirms Intent to Represent Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Dodgers superstar plans to play for his home country once again in next year's baseball spectacle.
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The Dodgers superstar plans to play for his home country once again in next year's baseball spectacle.
Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic
Ohtani will take part in the world tournament, but it's not clear if he will pitch at all.
Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title.
Shohei Ohtani announced he will play for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after leading his home country to the 2023 title in the last WBC.