Ohtani excited about playing in Japan, inspiring youth

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Shohei Ohtani of the L.A. Dodgers recently returned to Japan for an exhibition game, marking his first time playing in front of a home crowd in a major league uniform. He expressed excitement about starting the season in Japan. Ohtani aims to build on last year's achievements, where he hit 54 home runs and won a World Series. He plans to focus on both pitching and hitting this season, as he returns to the mound. Ohtani also discussed his influence on young baseball players, noting the responsibility he feels to inspire them. His former interpreter was sentenced to prison for stealing money from him, but Ohtani is looking forward to the upcoming season.


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