DAY 8 JAPAN RECAP: SHOHEI OHTANI’S CAREER WITH NIPPON HAM FIGHTERS+ BEN THROWS THE FIRST PITCH AT SAPPORO DOME + JULIO RODRIGUEZ CONTRACT EXTENSION

Ben Verlander shares his Day 8 recap and talks about his experience meeting, Shohei Ohtani’s mentor and former Nippon Ham Fighers manager, Hideki Kuriyama. Verlander also shares his incredible experience throwing the first pitch and participating in the “Fox Dance” at Sapporo Dome.  Verlander also gives updates on the World Baseball Classic and Tim Anderson’s commitment to Team USA. He also talks about rookie sensation, Julio Rodriguez’ long-term contract extension with the Mariners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices