SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Shohei Ohtani traveling show came to Salt River Fields Tuesday afternoon. And it was quite a show, but not for what happened on the field.
The Angels’ two-way player from Japan drew a horde of media — at least 35 more writers than usual for a Cactus League game in late February. The camera well near the Angels dugout was jammed with photographers who clicked away at Ohtani’s every move.
“I was thinking this was pretty cool, he’s obviously very talented,” said Rockies starter Jon Gray, who struck Ohtani looking at three pitches in the first inning.