Baseball fans expecting Shohei Ohtani to blow away inferior opponents: "Shohei vs. China might be the largest talent gap in televised history"

As Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for Team Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic opener against China, MLB fans are ready for the most highly anticipated matchup in baseball history. The two-way superstar has taken the baseball world by storm with his blazing fastball and prodigious power at the plate. Now, fans are chomping at the bit to see him play against China in their Pool B opener and blow away inferior opponents.

"Setting that alarm for 4:58 AM ET so I can watch Shohei obliterate Team China. See you then." - Cespedes Family BBQ

Here are some of the epic responses on Twitter:

As indicated by the user who has already set an alarm for after midnight, fans are clearly excited about the show that Ohtani plans to present.

Another fan commented on the gap spread, stating that Japan is favored by 9.5 points!

Various fans also hailed Ohtani, with one fan even saying that he is the most exciting player since Barry Bonds.

Overall, the general idea is that fans are super excited about the game, and most Ohtani fans have probably committed to staying awake in the wee hours to watch the game.

With his lightning-quick fastball and eye-popping home runs, Shohei is a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball. When he takes the mound against China, you can bet that fans will be glued to their screens, setting their alarm clocks to make sure they don't miss a moment of the action.

Shohei Ohtani is nervous to participate in his first World Baseball Classic

Tampa Bay Rays v Los Angeles Angels: ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 09: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 09, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LA Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani has waited six years to compete in WBC after an ankle injury prevented him from playing in 2017. However, he is anxious to play in the 2023 WBC.

"It's my first WBC, so I'm a little nervous. I've felt fine in my batting so far, and I haven't pitched in Japan yet, but I did pitch in spring training and have thrown bullpens, and feel I'm in my best condition," said Ohtani.

"Starting the opening World Baseball Classic game for Japan in Tokyo: Shohei Ohtani. Don't miss this Sho." - MLB

Baseball is a team sport, and Ohtani can't win this game on his own. But with his talent and the support of his teammates, Japan has a great shot at making a deep run in the World Baseball Classic.

There is also nothing quite like seeing a once-in-a-generation talent like Shohei Ohtani perform on the field for sports fans. Prepare yourself to see history being made because this is a game you won't want to miss.