"For Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the year 2026 will be all about repetition. Repetition in terms of staying consistent with his elite swing, repetition when it comes to bearing down on hitters with his smooth delivery, and also as it pertains to winning at the highest level. Ohtani publicly has vocalized his desire to win a third straight World Series title. This came during the post-parade celebration at Dodger Stadium when addressing the crowd."
"Based on what he just revealed on social media, the opportunity for further repetition as a winner will come yet again as a member of Team Japan. More news: Shohei Ohtani just posted a "Thank You, Fans" graphic and seemingly confirmed he plans to play for Samurai Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic."Honored to play and represent Japan again." pic.twitter.com/BKwZ4o6DCV - Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) November 25, 2025"
"Manager Dave Roberts - while supportive of Ohtani and his other Japanese players - was not shy in vocalizing that he'd hope the trio featuring Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki would skip the tournament. It's one thing for Ohtani to participate as a hitter prior to the year beginning. It's another to have him also pitch given the star player recently came off major surgery on his arm."
Shohei Ohtani is focusing on repetition in 2026, emphasizing consistent elite swing, smooth delivery, and winning at the highest level. Ohtani expressed a desire to win a third straight World Series title and revealed on social media that he will represent Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Japan won the 2023 tournament, and Ohtani's participation offers another chance to add accolades after a long season that produced another MVP award. Manager Dave Roberts supported Ohtani but publicly hoped Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki would skip the WBC. Concerns center on Ohtani pitching after recent major arm surgery, and the Dodgers would prefer he limit his role to hitting.
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