Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Sent 'Ohtani' Astros Jersey to Scout Who Recruited Him to Houston
Briefly

Shohei Ohtani's genuine character was highlighted during his recruitment to Major League Baseball, particularly through his gratitude towards scouts. Oz Ocampo, then the Astros' international scouting director, recalled receiving a thank you package from Ohtani, which included a heartfelt note and an Ohtani jersey, which Ocampo vowed to keep forever. Meanwhile, Ocampo has voiced some frustrations regarding the Dodgers' financial strategies for team building, feeling that the Astros' success has come without such extravagant spending—drawing the contrast between his experience with Ohtani and the Dodgers' approach to acquisitions.
Ohtani's genuine nature is evident in his recruitment process, where he expressed deep gratitude to scouts, highlighted by a heartfelt thank you note and jersey.
Ocampo expressed his appreciation for Ohtani's kind gesture, emphasizing it as a cherished reminder of the scouting process that brought Ohtani to MLB.
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