The news revolves around the potential appearance of Japanese professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani, also known as the "two-way superstar," in a relief pitching role during the World Series. The decision comes as no surprise considering Ohtani's demonstrated ability both at the mound and on the field. The exact details of when or how he could be used are still unclear, but fans are eagerly anticipating all possible scenarios.

In Japan, baseball is not just a sport, it is a national passion. Athletes like Shohei Ohtani who excel not only in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball but also in Major League Baseball in the US, are celebrated and admired. The anticipation for his potential World Series appearance attests to this cultural reverence for baseball and Japanese players' impact globally.

In the US or EU, athletes of Ohtani's caliber often face similar public anticipation and media attention. With a fan culture as passionate as Japan's, there is a comparable appreciation for individual players' skills and the strategic decisions surrounding their utilization in games.