The question was simple.
The responses were strikingly alike.
How well have the Dodgers gotten to know Shohei Ohtani this year?
Well enough for several of his new teammates to draw a similar conclusion about the superstar’s personality; noticing an unexpected dichotomy at the heart of the 30-year-old’s success.
“[He can] be goofy and playful and look like he’s really having fun playing the game,” said veteran utilityman Chris Taylor. “But then also at the same time be super focused and locked in.