The Los Angeles Dodgers recently visited the St. Louis Cardinals, and before the game, fans were greeted with a touching scene - Shohei Ohtani and WBC teammate Nutbar hugged each other warmly on the sidelines, talked about their recent situation, and showed the deep friendship between the former comrades.
Recently, Nutbar appeared on the show "ON BASE" and chatted with Dodgers star Baez about his WBC experience. Not only did he mention the unforgettable memories with Ohtani, he also jokingly said that Ohtani Shohei's dual-wielding skills are simply abnormal. His tone was full of admiration and a little funny.
Recalling the passionate moments of WBC, Nutbar : I want to fight again!
Nutbar admitted on the show that being able to compete in the WBC as a representative of Japan was an important milestone in his baseball career, but it also brought a lot of pressure. "I can't bring shame to my family, nor can I let Japan down," he said, and mentioned that his mother often reminded him to always maintain a correct attitude and respect his teammates.
He also eagerly expressed his desire to participate in the 2026 WBC, "It would be great if I could compete again, I really want to play again!" Baez, who once represented the United States, also agreed: "That was one of the happiest memories of my career. The atmosphere was really unparalleled."
After witnessing the classic duel, Nutbal exclaimed: Shohei Otani is a pervert!
When talking about the most shocking moment in the WBC, Nutbar pointed directly to the pitch in the finals when Shohei Ohtani struck out Trout. He recalled the scene and still couldn't hide his amazement: "It felt like a dream, I thought to myself, 'Is this real?' He actually stood on the pitcher's mound!"
"We've been together every day for the past two or three weeks, and I didn't expect that he could actually pitch. He even struck out Trout with a slider," Nutbar said with a laugh, "He's a pervert, that's the only way I can describe him!" The exaggerated yet admiring tone once again highlighted Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary strength in the eyes of his teammates.
References:棒球經典賽