As Ohtani eases back into pitching, Casparius has become his partner, logging innings in a “bulk” role following Ohtani’s ...

Shohei Ohtani's statement. ... Mizuhara is Ohtani's friend and now former training partner and interpreter who's been with the two-time MVP since his debut season in 2018.

Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is a lifelong friend and training partner of the two-time MVP. He has been at Ohtani's side since Ohtani's MLB career began in 2018.

Shohei Ohtani's statement blames his interpreter for wiring huge sums from his bank account to a bookmaking operation but leaves questions ... workout partner and right-hand man as a liar and a ...

As Ohtani eases back into pitching, Casparius has become his partner, logging innings in a “bulk” role following Ohtani’s brief starts. They’ll do so again Saturday in Kansas City.