"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he announced on social media Monday night. Japan will be looking to repeat after winning gold in the 2023 Classic. Ohtani won the tournament's MVP award and memorably struck out former teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the deciding game against Team USA."
"Ohtani, who returned to the mound this past season after not pitching for nearly two years following a second repair of his ulnar collateral ligament. He did not say in his post whether he would be pitching for Japan. The WBC kicks off on March 5, with Japan beginning group play in Pool C along with Australia, South Korea, Czechia and Chinese Taipei."
Shohei Ohtani will represent Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Japan will aim to defend its 2023 WBC title after winning gold. Ohtani earned the 2023 Classic MVP and recorded the final out by striking out former teammate Mike Trout against Team USA. Ohtani returned to pitching this past MLB season after nearly two years off following a second ulnar collateral ligament repair. He did not specify whether he will pitch for Japan. The WBC begins March 5, with Japan in Pool C alongside Australia, South Korea, Czechia and Chinese Taipei.
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