Starting pitcher is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Ohtani is also DH batting first today - WBC Japan-South Korea starting lineup announced
The starting lineup for the World Baseball Classic match between Japan and South Korea has been announced, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the starting pitcher and Shohei Ohtani batting first as designated hitter.
Shohei Ohtani bats first as DH, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts - Japan vs Taiwan lineup announced for WBC
Japan's lineup for their opening World Baseball Classic match against Taiwan has been announced, featuring Shohei Ohtani as the leadoff designated hitter and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the starting pitcher.
Shohei Ohtani Returns, Joins Samurai Japan, Focuses on Designated Hitter Role in the Tournament
Shohei Ohtani has returned to Japan to join the national baseball team, Samurai Japan, for the World Baseball Classic, where he will focus exclusively on playing as a designated hitter.
Shohei Ohtani Registered as DH – Pitching by Non-Pitchers Prohibited in WBC
Shohei Ohtani will be registered as a designated hitter (DH) instead of a pitcher for the Japanese national team, Samurai Japan, in the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), adhering to regulations that limit pitching roles for non-pitchers.
Luxurious Lineup of WBC Teams: Shohei Ohtani Registered as DH, Trout Excluded from US Team
The rosters for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) have been announced, with Japan's Shohei Ohtani listed as designated hitter and Team USA's Mike Trout notably left off the list.