Ohtani says he wants to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic

Ohtani says he wants to play in 2023 World Baseball Classic

Two-way standout Shohei Ohtani of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels said on Thursday he wants to play for Team Japan at next year's World Baseball Classic. Ohtani took to Instagram to say he has contacted Team Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama of his desire to play in the tournament for the first time

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani officially commits to play for Japan in WBC

Ohtani announces on Instagram he will play in the World Baseball Classic, with the first games March 9-13 in Tokyo

Angels' Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani said Thursday that he has informed Team Japan that he would like to take part in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic

The two-way superstar announced the decision on social media Thursday

Baseball: Shohei Ohtani expresses readiness to play for Japan at WBC

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani says he has notified Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, his former skipper at the Nippon Ham Fighters, that he is prepared to play at the World Baseball Classic next March.

Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic

"I have officially informed Team Japan Manager Mr. Kuriyama that I would like to participate in next year’s WBC," Ohtani said on social media.