The two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is a player that every team wants. The rookie who started his journey with a 0.285 average in the American League can be considered the face of baseball right now. Currently, the sensation is playing for the Los Angeles Angels who yet once again failed to reach the postseason.

However, the pitcher with the most hits this season is soon going to be on the market. As the Japanese player’s contract with the Angels is finally coming to an end, ‘Shotime’ is certain to break the bank in the free market as everyone wants him on their team. Many fans are also desperate to see the athlete join their favorite team for the next season. However, Ohtani might have already made up his mind regarding where he might land next. Recently, in an interview, the athlete talked about his love for Seattle fans and the city.

Is the Japanese sensation moving to Mariners?

Recently, after the All-Star game, Ohtani stated, “Every time I come here (to Seattle), the fans are passionate; they’re really into the game. It’s very impressive. I spent a couple of off-seasons in Seattle, so I like the city.” As the athlete highlighted his liking for the city and its passion for the game.

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Many fans speculated after this comment that Ohtani might be doing the unexpected and joining the Seattle Mariners. The Athletics also hopped on the speculation train as the magazine published a tweet captioned “Is Seattle a dork horse landing spot for Shohei Ohtani”?

This interview took place after the crowd chanted “Come to Seattle Ohtani,” after the player’s entry at the All-Star game at T-Mobile Park. Ohtani, who is making a whopping $30 million this season, can also join Seattle due to the influence of Ichiro Suzuki, the Japanese baseball legend whose career bloomed under the Mariners. All in all, Ohtani’s primary aim is to play for a team capable of reaching the playoffs. As the athlete showed his dissatisfaction with the Angels.

Shohei Ohtani is eager to win

After the Angels once again failed to make the playoffs, Ohtani stated his dissatisfaction with the situation. Ohtani, a potential postseason candidate, has dropped signals in free agency about joining a team capable of making the playoffs. In an interview with SNY, the player stated through his translator, “Yeah, those feelings get stronger year by year. It stinks to lose. He wants to win.” 

Hopefully, Ohtani chooses a team that will give the athlete the career boost he needs. Fans certainly can’t wait for Shohei Ohtani to start his new journey and live up to his fullest potential.

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