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Shohei Ohtani Balances Stellar Hitting with Off-Field Turmoil

Ohtani addresses the impact of his translator's theft scandal while excelling as a hitter despite injuries.

  • Ohtani's former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from him.
  • Despite off-field issues, Ohtani leads the majors in batting average and total bases.
  • Ohtani is currently playing through a hamstring injury but maintains it doesn't affect his swing.
  • He is not pitching this season due to recovery from his second Tommy John surgery.
  • Ohtani expresses missing the nervousness of pitching but focuses on daily progress.
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