Regarding the gambling situation involving his former longtime interpreter and two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani, shocking new information has surfaced.
Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was charged on Thursday with financial fraud by federal authorities, according to a statement made in a Los Angeles court. According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, “it was discovered [Mizuhara] transferred more than $16M” to a “alleged illegal sports book” from the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter’s account.
The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov states that bank fraud is a felony with a “statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison.”
Further reports include wild details from the case, including that Mizuhara allegedly impersonated Ohtani during discussions with a bank.
The two-way sensation and three-time All-Star hasn’t let the scandal impact his performance through the early portion of the 2024 season.
Ohtani enters Thursday leading MLB in doubles (eight), tied with teammate Mookie Betts for the league lead in total bases (40) and tied with another teammate, Will Smith, for second place in the NL in hits (21).
The Dodgers have raced out to a three-game lead in the NL West at 10-5, as every other team in the division is under .500.
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