![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/-mm-/78e5ab6630c352a7f871bdfa8439d5f544813bbe/c=0-250-2480-1651/local/-/media/2017/12/09/USATODAY/USATODAY/636484488117799675-USATSI-10469512.jpg)
Angels welcome Shohei Ohtani, plot course for two-way Japanese star
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://img.kyodonews.net/english/public/images/posts/9c9b89149a6b220814f6d46bdfe752a5/photo_l.jpg)
Ohtani story has origins in Fighters' fearlessness: ex-skipper Hillman
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/09/896/500/Shohei-Ohtani.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Shohei Ohtani is the 'most valuable player of our game right now,' Angels interim manager says
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220421044526-02-shohei-otani-0420.jpg?c=original)
Shohei Ohtani has brush with perfection in history-making evening for Los Angeles Angels star
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1673884588857520128/pu/img/2Sebrsudk21bISPK.jpg:large)
Rob Friedman on Twitter: Shohei Ohtani, Nasty 88mph Cutter. ✂️ 6th K / X
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://www.dailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/0404_spo_ldn-l-angels-03_25756871_889284.jpg?w=620)
Shohei Ohtani belts first major league homer in Angels' victory – Daily News
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e39bb35/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4834x3223+0+0/resize/840x560!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa9%2F2b%2F665e9ddb4daf8300003527f214ea%2Fathletics-angels-baseball-30141.jpg)
Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/01/896/500/Shohei-Ohtani2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Angels' Shohei Ohtani has one goal beyond what he does on the field
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/01/ce19b-16736899182690-1920.jpg)
LA Angels star Shohei Ohtani attributes his versatility on the field to his former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6324e44/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3478x1956+0+0/resize/1200x675!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Ffb%2Fd37d0307497db24d66dadc482642%2Ftwins-angels-baseball-30186.jpg)
Shohei Ohtani's mentor 'relieved' he's thriving; Angels lose to Twins - Los Angeles Times
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2017/11/16/d5597511-ad90-4265-bf51-884530316b22/thumbnail/1200x675/3bf4149d569f80bb3045b4fef9f6cc96/shohei-ohtani.jpg)
MLB Hot Stove: Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani agrees to sign with the Angels
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2022/10/1408/814/Ohtani.png?ve=1&tl=1)
Shohei Ohtani has 'rather negative impression' of Angels' season
![When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent](https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2022/0623/r1028097_1296x729_16-9.jpg)
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 batters in 5-0 win over Kansas City Royals - ESPN