[Special commentary]Shohei Otani No. 5 home run! Big Papi was surprised by the second consecutive shot. Former manager Joe Maddon talks about his success with the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani perfectly caught the first pitch of his first game against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom and hit the leadoff hitter’s fifth home run of the season. The number of consecutive games on base reached 46. Although the Dodgers lost the game, it was a hit that highlighted Otani’s greatness. This FOX Sports special talk brings together three legends: former manager Joe Maddon, who directly managed Ohtani during his time with the Angels, Red Sox legend David Ortiz (Papi), and Alex. We delved into the essence of Ohtani and why the Dodgers are called the “modern Yankees.” ■The truth behind the $100 million batting cage Papi reveals a shocking story. Immediately after joining the Dodgers, owner Mark Walter asked Ohtani, “Is there anything I can do to improve? Tell me anything,” and Ohtani had only one answer. “If you build more batting cages, I will become a better hitter.” What the man, who earns $125 million a year from advertising alone, wanted was not a private jet or special treatment, but just “a place to practice.” And the Dodgers really did spend $100 million renovating their clubhouse, adding Four Seasons-style amenities and an indoor cage. ■ Former manager Maddon talks about “regretment” and “joy” Former manager Maddon reveals that Ohtani has been complaining about the same thing ever since he was with the Angels. “I want you to change the training room,” “I want you to add this equipment.” These were not selfish thoughts, but simply a desire to “become better.” However, the Angels at the time were unable to move due to budget issues, and Maddon is said to have felt frustrated. That’s why he was so happy when he heard that the Dodgers had spent $100 million building a cage. The thing that Coach Maddon loves most about Otani’s personality is his “face when he loses.” His expression didn’t change, but there was a certain regret in his eyes, and he had already changed his mind the next day. Coach Maddon asserts that even though he has been a manager for many years, there are very few players who can do that. ■What is the true strength of the Dodgers? The essence of the Dodgers that Alex analyzes is not their facilities, funds, or contract bonuses. There’s only one point: “Players who have signed big contracts don’t cut corners.” Usually, players who sign big contracts lose their hunger. But Freeman, Betts, Kershaw, Ohtani — none of the Dodgers’ current veterans are cutting corners. Because the top players don’t cut corners, the mid-level players and young players don’t cut corners either. This is a winner’s mentality and this is the culture of the Dodgers. This culture continues to attract players who choose championships over money, such as Diaz, who chose the Dodgers for $2 million less than the Mets. ■Purity is what makes you the best in the world While a normal superstar would seek comfort and special treatment, Otani simply seeks “an environment in which he can become a better baseball player.” This purity is what makes him the best player in the world. Why are the Dodgers called the “modern Yankees”? The answer lies not in financial strength or the number of star players, but in the fact that the players at the top are more willing to cut corners than anyone else, and that attitude spreads throughout the team. Please enjoy the valuable testimonies from these three legends until the end. ■About the production policy for this video (Important) The videos on this channel are original content that focuses on audio commentary, structure, and discussion. The videos, images, and audio materials used are structured with consideration to YouTube’s guidelines and the scope of quotation, and are based on the premise of short-term use, processing, editing, and contextual necessity. In addition, the narration uses a machine voice generated based on your own voice, and there is no intention to imitate or impersonate any specific real person. This video is an entertainment piece based on baseball, but includes production, composition, and consideration. Please understand that some of the content may include interpretations and presentational expressions. ■ Copyright/Right Notation The copyrights of videos, images, and sound sources belong to the respective rights holders. If a problem is confirmed, we will promptly take measures such as making it private or deleting it. *Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or reuse of this channel’s content (including explanatory text, structure, and narration) is prohibited. ■ Materials/Credit 🎧 Additional Track Elektronomia – Energy Watch: https://youtu.be/eW3gMGqcZQc Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Energy Video @Dodgers Official X https://www.youtube.com/@MLB