Did Ichiro use an interpreter?

“With my personality, the way I’m geared, I like to do things nobody is doing, not just in baseball, but fashion and other things, too,” Suzuki said through his longtime interpreter, Allen Turner.

Does Shohei know English?

Shohei can understand some English words and phrases, but he has only played professional baseball in America since 2018 and has yet to speak the language fluently. He definitely knows English (and even some Spanish) phrases, which he uses at times to endear himself to teammates and coaches.

Does Shohei Ohtani have an interpreter?

In the shadows of the rise of Los Angeles Angels star Ohtani Shōhei stands his interpreter, Mizuhara Ippei. Throughout the vicissitudes of Ohtani’s Major League Baseball career so far, Mizuhara has been close by, taking a low-profile support role as the pitcher quests to rewrite the record books.

Can Shohei Ohtani speak English?

Ohtani does speak English, but it’s not his primary language. A 2019 video shows Ohtani delivering a two-minute acceptance speech after winning the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year. First off, I want to say what an honor it is to share this stage with all many great players,” Ohtani said.

How much does Shohei Ohtani get paid?

3 million USD (2021)
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According to Sportrac, the Angels will be paying him just $3 million for the 2020-21 MLB season. A Tweet from Greg Beacham of The Associated Press on February 8 explains Ohtani’s contract with the Angels.

How many languages does Shohei Ohtani speak?

Ohtani can also speak English and Spanish, but he’s not comfortable enough speaking to the media in either language, so he comments through an interpreter.

Who is Shohei translator?

SEATTLE — It’s not just Shohei Ohtani who will be pulling double duty as part of All-Star Game festivities next week at Colorado’s Coors Field, as his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will serve as his catcher when he participates in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night.

How much did Angels pay Japan for Ohtani?

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