Shohei Ohtani sends World Baseball Classic into raptures with hard-hit double: "We are all just living in Ohtani's world"

By Amlan Sanyal

Modified Mar 11, 2023 13:59 GMT

World Baseball Classic Pool B: China v Japan — World Baseball Classic Pool B: Japan star Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani has been electrifying crowds in his return to Japan in the World Baseball Classic 2023. The two-way phenom showcased his unbelievable hitting skills with a lightning swing, ripping an RBI double 118 m/h off the left field wall in the top of the fourth inning against Czechia.

Team Japan's superstar has been gaining plaudits on Twitter for his performances in the World Baseball Classic.

Several MLB teams will be keen to sign Shohei Ohtani when he becomes available. The Los Angeles Angels superstar's exploits in the WBC inspired hopes in fans of seeing him in their team's colors.

Shohei Ohtani is thriving for Team Japan

Team Japan boasts one of the strongest lineups in the tournament featuring Lars Nootbar and Yu Darvish, but Ohtani, with his unmatched two-way ability, is the favorite to be named MVP.

He seems to be genuinely enjoying his time with Team Japan and his camaradarie with Lars Nootbar has been one of the best parts of the tournament for Japan.

Team Japan will look to build on their impressive 3-0 start when they face Australia next up.

About the author

Amlan Sanyal is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with more than two years of experience. Amlan has a soft spot for the lovable loser, and years of supporting Leeds Utd, the Seattle Mariners and San Antonio Spurs have made him realize that there's more to sport than just championships.

Amlan started falling for basketball after watching the San Antonio Spurs in 2012 and 2013. He watched as a collective of veteran legends, underrated misfits and a young defensive stud extended the Spurs' era of dominance with a team-oriented style, reminiscent of the aesthetic brilliance of 2011 FC Barcelona.

Amlan has supported the Spurs ever since, even after enduring the heartbreaks of Ray Allen's corner three and several years in the wilderness post-Kawhi Leonard. He hopes Victor Wembanyama will become the face of the league as Pop rides off into the sunset.

When not working, Amlan is a keen quizzer and a podcast buff and can usually be found reading books, watching movies or listening to history podcasts.

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