Ohtani has already faced the Angels several times during spring training and in the regular season at Dodger Stadium, but this week’s games at the Big A are another reminder of his present vs. his …
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani gets ready to hit during the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in Phoenix. Ohtani will be back at Angel Stadium this week, his first regular-season games at the stadium he called home before leaving as a free agent. PHOENIX — Like a graduate revisiting his old high school, Shohei Ohtani is going back to Anaheim this week, having moved on to bigger things.
Ohtani faced his old team during spring training in Tempe this year then again during the preseason Freeway Series in Los Angeles and Anaheim. Ohtani was treated to a warm reception from Angels fans and a video tribute on the scoreboard before his first at-bat in Anaheim. “I’m sure it’s going to be somewhat emotional. But emotions are relative to the person. I’m sure he’s going to be just fine going back there and helping us win a ballgame. There hasn’t been anything that he’s had to deal with that he hasn’t passed with flying colors.”
The Angels’ lack of success during Ohtani’s six seasons there “had nothing to do with his performance,” Roberts said. But the two-time American League MVP still took some of the responsibility. “I’m just thankful and grateful for the teams that ended up offering a contract. That’s the reflection of what they think about me,” Ohtani said.
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