Recently, Nutbal appeared on the show "ON BASE" and chatted with Dodgers star Baez about his WBC experience. He not only mentioned the unforgettable memories with Ohtani, but also jokingly said that Ohtani Shohei's dual-wielding skills are simply abnormal. His tone was full of admiration and a bit funny.
Recalling the exciting moments of WBC, Nutbar : I want to fight again!
Nutbal admitted on the show that being able to compete in the WBC as a representative of Japan was an important milestone in his baseball career, but it also came with a lot of pressure. "I can't bring shame to my family, nor can I let Japan down," he said, adding that his mother often reminded him to always maintain a positive attitude and respect his teammates.
He also expressed his eagerness to compete in the 2026 WBC, saying, "It would be great to compete again. I really want to do it!" Baez, who once represented the United States, agreed, saying, "That was one of the happiest memories of my career. The atmosphere was truly unparalleled."
After witnessing the classic duel, Nutbal exclaimed: Shohei Otani is a perverted existence!
When discussing the most shocking moment from the WBC, Nutbar singled out Shohei Ohtani's strikeout of Trout in the final. He recalled the moment with awe, saying, "It felt like a dream. I thought, 'Is this real?' He actually took the mound!"
"We've been together every day for the past two or three weeks, and I didn't expect he could actually pitch. He even struck out Trout with a slider," Nutbar said with a laugh. "He's a pervert, that's the only way to describe him!" His exaggerated yet admiring tone once again highlighted Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary ability in the eyes of his teammates.
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