The 'superstar' Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his outstanding skills and excellent character, is once again making headlines for his politeness.
The American sports media outlet Sports Illustrated published an article on the 2nd (Korea time) titled 'Umpires reveal what sets Shohei Ohtani apart from all other Major League Baseball players.'
This media outlet reported, "According to Major League umpires, Ohtani always greets first. On this day, according to Buster Olney, a journalist who appeared as a guest during ESPN's broadcast of the Los Angeles Dodgers-New York Yankees game, Ohtani has a habit of greeting the umpire every time he steps to the plate. Most players greet the umpire and catcher when they enter for their first at-bat, but Ohtani greets every at-bat."
Olney noted, "According to the umpires, Ohtani is the only hitter in all of Major League Baseball who greets the umpire every time he steps to the plate," adding, "He greets the umpire and catcher not only during his first at-bat but at all subsequent at-bats."
The media also added, "Ohtani is ranked 2nd in home runs (behind Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners), but in terms of politeness, he is undeniably 1st." On this day, the ESPN broadcast team jokingly remarked, "Ohtani's personality would actually suit being a teller at a federal savings bank." This indicated just how cheerful Ohtani's politeness is.
Meanwhile, Ohtani has recorded 67 hits in 229 at-bats this season, with a batting average of .293, 22 home runs, 37 RBIs, 63 runs scored, and an OPS of 1.045.
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