Mr. Matsuzaka and Mr. Otani sent messages at Mr. Ichiro’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony
At the Mariners Hall of Fame induction ceremony held on the 27th (Japan time 28th), Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, outfielder Mike Trout, Dodgers infielder Albert Pujols, and Daisuke Matsuzaka, who retired from playing last season. sent congratulatory video messages. Fans commented, “Ohtani, you look very excited and talking.”
Ohtani commented, “It’s been my goal since I was little. It’s a little strange to be able to appear in someone’s video message, but I’ll continue to do my best with that goal in mind.” Mr. Daisuke Matsuzaka, who fought hard in Japan and the United States and reached the top of the WBC together, said, “Ichiro is someone I look up to and respect, and is my goal. I want to continue chasing after him.” talking.
“My brother, what an amazing career,” Pujols said, while Trout was “a huge fan, a huge fan of his.” The presence of Ichiro, who is admired and respected by superstars in Japan and the United States. It seems that the fans were also impressed by the words that were sent.
When the Mariners posted a video on the team’s official Twitter, “Ohtani is confirmed to be in the Mariners,” “In the end, the only important thing is not to forget the many memories and great players.” ‘s message is wonderful,” comments were received from Japanese and American fans.