The fact Ohtani is saying so much and straight up said Ippei lied and stole money from him makes me feel like he's telling the truth. If there was more to this I don't think he'd be sharing so much.
@randi9320 This press conference meant literally nothing. He was never going to admit to illegal betting millions of dollars.
@randi9320 He read this from a prepared statement and didn’t take any questions, makes me feel like he has something to hide.
@randi9320 Ohtani hasn’t shared anything. If he was telling the truth, why is he not taking questions ?
@randi9320 Let's see, banishment from baseball or going to federal prison or losing his visa are all motivations for Ohtani to lie. Also, where did Ippei go? If the authorities were brought in and Ippei did what Ohtani said he did, why hasn't Ippei been arrested and charged...
@randi9320 Yup. Ippei's stories changed several times, always to protect himself. Ohtani's story is quite consistent and reasonable. Also, his character backs it up. His teammates could also testify Ohtani is never ever interested in betting on anything.
@randi9320 A-Rod was adamant he never took steroids.
@randi9320 Shoehei Talking To The Media