GQ - Shohei Ohtani was from his earliest age what's known in Japan as a 'yakyu shonen'—a kid who eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball.

Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani was asked what his hobbies are and he said sleeping, he sleeps at least 9 hours a day - Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani reveals what interests him off the field, wins fans over with his reply

Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated

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Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani reveals what interests him off the field, wins fans over with his reply