@atsbaseball: Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson combined into one person🤯 Chase Utley describes just how much of an icon Shohei Ohtani is in Japan. He’s everywhere. From the biggest billboards across the city to small advertisements in the subway. It’s hard to walk one block without seeing his face, or someone wearing his jersey. Japan has had a deep baseball culture for decades producing professional leagues and elite talent long before Ohtani ever set foot in the majors. But the influx of Japanese players into MLB has turned this relationship into something bigger. We have seen their national team prove they can be the best in the 2023 WBC. And with players like Ohtani, Ichiro, Yamamoto, and now Murakami dominating at the MLB level, this production of elite talent is only going to grow.🇯🇵 MLB is now in the business of international growth, alongside the NBA and NFL. With Ohtani being living proof that the best, and one of most popular athletes on earth, the game should only continue to grow across the globe.🌎 The Full Chase Utley episode is live on Youtube now! Follow for more💨

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