On March 27, the Japanese national baseball team, Samurai Japan, held a warm-up match against Chunichi at Vantelin Dome in anticipation of the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). During the pre-game batting practice, star player Shohei Ohtani, currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcased his incredible skills, thrilling the large crowd present. Although he was not eligible to play in the match due to Major League Baseball regulations, Ohtani's performance was referred to as 'Showtime' by fans and observers alike.

At precisely 5:33 PM, Ohtani took to the left-handed batter's box and immediately made an impact. On his third swing, he launched a home run over the outfield fence, eliciting gasps of excitement from the audience. Every swing he took drew reactions from the stands, including attentive gazes from the opposing Chunichi players sitting on their benches. Overall, he managed to clear the fence with 11 home runs out of 28 swings, reinforcing his reputation as one of the sport's top talents.

Three years earlier, Ohtani had performed a similar home run display at the same venue, capturing the attention of fans, teammates, and opponents alike. In a press conference held a day earlier, Ohtani expressed his enthusiasm about participating in batting practice, indicating his desire to showcase his abilities to the public. His impressive pre-game practice continues to build anticipation for Japan's competition in the WBC, highlighting Ohtani's critical role within the team and his star power in baseball worldwide.