Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout against teammate Mike Trout that helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic against the United States on Tuesday night in Miami will be remembered by many. The Japanese phenomenon already suspects that it will be one of his greatest memories at the end of his career. The description of the final withdrawal on Japanese television will also go down in history.
“This is definitely the highlight of my best career moments,” commented the 28-year-old Japanese in an interview with the American broadcaster Fox Sports. It was a historic ending to the game, an exceptional scenario and an exceptional situation. I enjoyed this tournament more than anything before.”
“I didn’t expect him to be the last hitter of the game, I knew it was a possibility but it’s still incredible,” Ohtani added of his recent showdown against his Los Angeles Angels teammate Trout . I’ve been playing with him for several years. As I watched him bat, I knew better than anyone how amazing he is as a baseball player. I had to do my best to pull it off.”