The other day, there was happy news about WBC. Shohei Ohtani has announced that he will participate in the WBC. Ohtani updated the article on his Instagram. “Regarding the participation in the WBC, which you have been talking about since the beginning of the season, I have informed Mr. Kuriyama that I am willing to participate. I’m looking forward to it!!” In addition, since Otani announced his participation, fans on SNS have been saying, “I’ve been waiting for you!” Miyazaki Prefecture, where the training camp for the national team is scheduled to be held, has raised expectations that Otani will participate in the training camp. At the 2009 WBC training camp, 245,000 spectators visited as a result of Ichiro’s participation. There is a possibility that this time will also be such a big boom. In addition, one of the Samurai Japan players, who has been nominated as a candidate for the Japanese national team, commented, “I’m very happy that Otani will be participating! I’m even more motivated.” Orix’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has been named as a top candidate for the starting pitcher, said in an interview as follows. “Being on the same team is a valuable experience with a very low probability. If we can be together, I’m looking forward to it. In addition, Lotte’s Aki Sasaki seemed to admire Otani’s success in the majors, and answered this about his impression and participation in the WBC. “I haven’t met Mr. Otani yet. He’s really above the clouds. As a baseball player, I want to do my best so that I can become a teammate with a superstar that everyone looks up to.” The impact on the Japanese national team is very large. And fourth-generation Japanese-American Steve Nelson made a welcome comment on the official program of the Major League Baseball. “This tournament is the best. I can feel the pride of my country and my country. It’s a big thing for the world of baseball to have the best stars competing.” Mike Trout also responded to the reporter in response to Ohtani’s announcement. “Ohtani will be in the squad. I’m looking forward to it.” Furthermore, Mr. Steve Nelson, who was active in the MLB and is currently active as a commentator, welcomed Ohtani’s participation. “Big, big news. The Angels star announced on Instagram that he will be playing for Samurai Japan in the 2023 WBC. It’s a big thing for baseball to have stars competing.”
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