The Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal has somehow become even weirder.
Last we left the Los Angeles Dodgers star, his camp had accused his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of stealing $4.5 million to cover his illegal gambling debts, though only after telling a reporter Ohtani had agreed to give him the money. Since then, Mizuhara has been fired and MLB has opened an investigation into the matter.
The situation has naturally drawn scrutiny for the 39-year-old Mizuhara, and it appears the spotlight is burning some holes into his résumé before meeting Ohtani, namely his education and past experience in baseball.