Shohei Otani, Astros' Norichika Aoki among 27 named to Japan WBC squad All-Star pitcher Shohei Otani will headline Japan's bid for a third title at the World Baseball Classic. The only player from ...

Otani is even planning a special promotion if the Dodgers win the World Series. “Someday, I’d like to deliver this rice to Shohei Ohtani and have him try it,” he said.