Footage surfaces of Shohei Ohtani potentially gambling with interpreter in Angels dugout
Many are starting to doubt that Ohtani is telling the truth about Ippei Mizuhara.
Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara with the Los Angeles Angels.LAPRESSE
The biggest story in MLB right now is very clearly Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese mega-star is always the center of attention due to his performances, but he’s in it for the wrong reasons before the start of the regular season.
A betting scandal involving his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has put a magnifying glass on Ohtani and his actions. He has kept very close to the vest since everything came out, but everyone is trying to catch him red-handed.
Here was the interaction between Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his translator Mizuhara
Was Shohei Ohtani gambling in Angels dugout with Ippei mizuhara?
On Wednesday, a video made the rounds of Ohtani and Mizuhara playing a sort of mini-game in the dugout during their days with the Los Angeles Angels.
It very well could have just been a fun way for friends to be competitive during the lulls of a baseball game. Still, many on social media believe the way Ohtani celebrated winning the mini-game shows there may have been money on the line.
Everything Ohtani has done and will do as we enter the 2024 MLB season will be put under a microscope. Look for him to steer clear of any distractions or situations in which his actions might be misconstrued.
