Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso (2022)

Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso

2022

Documentary

Synopsis

NHK has followed baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his 2018 Major League debut. We look at Ohtani’s ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from those who have supported him on and off the field and examine the importance of his father’s training regime. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani’s battle to recover from elbow surgery and reclaim his place as a baseball virtuoso like no other.

Credits

Director

Fujita Masao

Kunitake Nozomi

Moribuchi Yasutaka

Takaki Eiji

Cast

David Fletcher as Self

Gordon Edes as Self

Ippei Mizuhara as Self

Joe Maddon as Self

Max Stassi as Self