In the same place where Shohei Ohtani He earned the save to win the World Baseball Classic with Japan against the United States, and is once again writing a new chapter in his career.
The Japanese star of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. MLB. And why? Miami What is special for the Asian slugger? Well, his spectacular and perfect night of 6-6 with ten RBIs and three home runs was precisely at LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.
In the post-match press conference, Ohtani answered the question of what it feels like to have achieved the 50-50 feat in the same stadium where he was crowned World Cup champion.
“This park in Miami is special to me. It’s where I’ve accomplished wonderful things in my career and I feel great about playing here,” Ohtani told the media.
On the other side of the coin, however, there is a bad taste in the mouth, even though they surrender at the feet of what Ohtani really represents for baseball.
“To see a player do that is amazing for a fan. I enjoy watching the best player in baseball, too. It’s something that’s never been seen,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker told ESPN. “But when that amazing hitter hits home runs for us, we don’t enjoy it at all.”
The Marlins manager did rescue his pitchers’ momentum by not being afraid of Ohtani, knowing the danger of facing him.
“I give them credit for standing there and facing such a dangerous player like him. It’s not easy and they didn’t lower their heads,” Schumaker said.
There is certainly no negative point in every Shohei Ohtani performance. In fact, if there were any doubts about winning the MVP as a designated hitter, this achievement puts to rest any disqualifying comments.
