"Ito En's "Oi Ocha" is a global sponsor for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, leading to their placement in front of the stars during the tournament. Ohtani partnered with Oi Ocha in 2024, as the company has used his likeness to promote the beverage both in Japan and the United States."
"Fernando Tatis Jr., who is representing the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, made headlines after making a 'call me' gesture while holding a bottle of Shohei Ohtani-endorsed tea brand Oi Ocha at a press conference. He was one of three players at the presser, joined by international teammates Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., both of whom removed the bottles from in front of them."
During a 2026 World Baseball Classic press conference, Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Dominican Republic made a 'call me' gesture while holding a bottle of Oi Ocha tea, a global tournament sponsor. His teammates Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. removed identical bottles from in front of them, likely due to personal endorsement conflicts. Oi Ocha partnered with Shohei Ohtani in 2024 and uses his image to promote the beverage globally. The Dominican Republic faces Venezuela in their final pool stage game to determine seeding, with potential matchups against Japan in the knockout rounds. The incident generated significant fan commentary on social media regarding brand loyalty and Ohtani's prominent presence in baseball.
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