12 days ago

Shohei Ohtani Quips About ‘Bullies’ When Asked If Interpreter Will Ireton Is Done

After delivering his MVP speech in English at the BBWAA Awards dinner in New York, Ohtani was asked by Bill Plunkett if interpreter Will Ireton might be “out of a job.” Ohtani answered in Japanese, “I still need him because there might be some bullies out there who ask me weird questions that I’m sure he can handle.”