Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani is slated to start as pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, also known as the "D Team," against the Cincinnati Reds in an anticipated Major League Baseball game. Ohtani has been instrumental this season in the Angels' successes and is globally recognized for his unique "double-threat" abilities, excelling both on the mound and at-bat. The date and venue for the match are yet to be disclosed.

In Japan, baseball is more than just a sport - it's a national pastime. Moreover, with Ohtani's link to Japan, the nation follows his performances closely. Fans admire his dual abilities as a pitcher and a batter, something exceptionally rare in professional baseball. His successes reflect upon Japanese sports as a whole and bring pride to the nation.

In the United States, especially in cities with an MLB team, baseball also enjoys immense popularity. The admiration for Ohtani is equally strong, with fans regularly wowed by his performance. Unlike in Japan, however, individual player successes aren't generally seen as reflective of American sports as a whole.