We don’t know a ton about Shohei Ohtani yet, but we do know that he has a good sense of humor.
Ohtani met with the media for an introductory press conference on Saturday, and he wasted no time making jokes.
Shohei Ohtani wanted to wear #️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ but 'someone else was wearing that number' @MikeTrout @Angels @MLBonFOX #ShoheiDay pic.twitter.com/TrXSXL0AAj
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) December 9, 2017
No. 27 is what Mike Trout wears for the Los Angeles Angels, so that wasn’t happening. But Ohtani will wear No. 17 for the team.
Based on that joke, it sounds like Trout’s presence played a role in Ohtani choosing the Angels. What’s also interesting is that Angels manager Mike Scioscia seems more interested in Ohtani as a pitcher than hitter for now.
