"Told him I’m gonna be learning something new in Japanese from him every day" - Teoscar Hernandez on why he was teaching Spanish to Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recently signed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has opened up about his deal with Shohei Ohtani which involves the two teammates giving each other language lessons.

Hernandez explained the origins of this cross-cultural conversation in an in-game interview during the Spring Training Opener.

"Yeah, I told Ohtani from the beginning that I’m gonna be learning something new in Japanese from him every day."

However, the lessons may not have been going to plan as Teoscar Hernandez jokingly admitted that his Japanese skills had not improved.

Why did Teoscar Hernandez agree to learn Japanese from Shohei Ohtani?

The Dodgers’ official social media account shared a viral video of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto having a lighthearted Spanish language lesson with Hernandez.

"Buenos días fanáticos," Ohtani said in Spanish after being coached by Hernandez.

Hernandez, Yamamoto and Ohtani will be essential members of the Dodgers this season.

Yamamoto arrived on a remarkable 12-year, $325 million contract, while Ohtani signed a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million deal. Hernandez was given a one-year, $23.5 million deal.

The Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed 14-1 over the San Diego Padres in their Spring Training opener. Teoscar Hernandez made an immediate impact for his new team, registering a hit and two RBIs.