What language does Shohei Ohtani speak?

Of course, what Smith seemingly neglected to research before going on his tirade, is that Ohtani does speak English, as well as Spanish. He prefers to work with an interpreter because he's not fluent.
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Who is Shohei Ohtani interpreter?

Notably, being a Japanese national, the Angels have hired an interpreter for the star player. This time Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuraha, has pulled off something that might stun every baseball fan.
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What nationality is Ohtani?

Shohei Ohtani, (born July 5, 1994, Oshu, Japan), Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter (DH) who established himself as the sport's greatest two-way player in a century following his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2018.
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Where does Shohei Ohtani live?

In his home country of Japan, where he was born, raised, and revered before he jumped to the MLB four years ago, the public broadcasting network, NHK, televises all of his games, employing in some broadcasts a special Ohtani cam that holds on him at all times, allowing viewers to track his every home run, head scratch, ...
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Who pays for the interpreters for MLB players?

Under the MLB provisions for interpreters, each team is given $65,000 to help offset the costs associated with hiring an interpreter. Ironically, these funds originate from the penalties paid by teams for exceeding the international signing bonus.
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Is Shohei Otani Korean?

Shohei Ohtani (大谷 翔平, Ōtani Shōhei, born July 5, 1994), nicknamed "Shotime", is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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How much do MLB interpreters make?

The salary trajectory of an Interpreter ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $39,612 per year and goes up to $45,169 per year for the highest level of seniority.
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Is Kurt Suzuki retiring?

The 38-year-old Suzuki seemed headed for retirement after the end of the 2021 season, but now it looks like he will be back with the Halos for a second straight year.
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Is Yu Darvish from Japan?

Yu Darvish was born in Habikino, Japan.
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How do you spell Ohtani?

Meanings for SHOHEI OHTANI

A Japanese baseball pitcher, who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of the Major League.
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Can Ryu speak English?

But Ryu and Puig can't speak English, Ryu can't speak Spanish and Uribe can't speak Korean. So there is a language barrier, but they still get along. When you have good teammates, language doesn't matter; baseball is a universal language.
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Who is the Blue Jays Spanish interpreter?

Josue Peley jumped at the chance to become the Toronto Blue Jays first official interpreter. In January, Major League Baseball made it mandatory for its 30 teams to hire Spanish translators for this year's season.
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How many translators do the Blue Jays have?

Nowhere is that more apparent than in the Toronto Blue Jays' clubhouse, where three interpreters - Lebron for Spanish, Bryan Lee for Korean, and Yuto Sakurai for Japanese - commingle on a daily basis, each with a discrete role and approach to the job. One is a de facto coach.
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