NHK's documentary program "Another Stories: Turning Points of Destiny" (NHK BS) will air "Special: Shohei Ohtani's 'Eve of Awakening' - SHOHEI as Seen by His Teammates" on March 22nd at 6:45 PM. The program will focus on the "eve of awakening" of Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, who is on an unprecedented path, and delve into the behind-the-scenes story of his astonishing evolution.
In 2018, 23-year-old Shohei Ohtani struggled in his first MLB spring training game. His batting average was .125 and his ERA was .27.0. What kind of struggles did he face behind that astonishing transformation from a start that raised questions about his abilities...? This is the behind-the-scenes story told by those who were close to him at the time, including the Angels' GM, manager, and teammates who were involved in Ohtani's development.
The program's navigator is Nanako Matsushima, and the narration is provided by Gaku Hamada.
