Shohei Ohtani called his shot on national TV and delivered.
On Tuesday, the 2022 MLB All-Star Game got underway from sunny Los Angeles after a rowdy and surprising Home Run Derby the day before. While Ohtani didn’t compete in the derby, the Los Angeles Angels star was set to be part of the All-Star festivities on the second day.
Ohtani was the lead off man for the American League and ahead of his first crack at the bat, the 28-year-old called his shot for the opening pitch he’d face. And what was his bet?
“First pitch, first swing. That’s it.”
And what do you know? Ohtani delivered with a bloop single into center field!
SHOHEI CALLS HIS SHOT IN ENGLISH pic.twitter.com/VTUGGcuivI
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 20, 2022
Clayton Kershaw did, however, get his revenge on Ohtani one batter later, as the pitcher was able to pick him off at first to wipe the bases clean.
Shohei Ohtani vs Clayton Kershaw,
a play in 3 acts pic.twitter.com/2Caw2cEC5m— CJ Fogler (@cjzer0) July 20, 2022
Never let it be said that Ohtani is not a man of his word!
