Rakuten's baseball player Kazuhisa Fuji-Hira has expressed his desire to get an autograph from MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. In recent comments to the media, Fuji-Hira has revealed his admiration for Ohtani's performance on the field and hopes to obtain his signature as a valuable keepsake and recognition of Ohtani's feats in baseball.

Baseball is a popular sport in Japan and is often seen as a symbol of national pride. The passage of Japanese players to international leagues, such as MLB in the US, is often seen as a testament to their skill level and a source of national pride. It is common for Japanese players to admire the achievements of those who have successfully transitioned to these leagues.

In the US or EU, fans and fellow athletes' desire for an autograph from top sportsmen is also very common, representing admiration and respect for their talents and achievements. It is also a gesture of acknowledging one's successes and symbolizing a connection with the admired person.