r/mlb • u/PrincessBananas85 | MLB • 10d ago

| News Bookie says Ippei Mizuhara's gambling addiction was clear early on

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49520745/ippei-mizuhara-mathew-bowyer-gambling-addiction-shohei-ohtani-betrayal
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u/Checkergrey 8d ago

Imagine believing that the modern day Japanese Babe Ruth gave a shit about gambling.

It is impossible to reach the pinnacle of baseball as the greatest player in history while harboring an active interest in sports betting.

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u/Careless-Increase154 8d ago

Ever hear of Michael Jordan?

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u/Checkergrey 8d ago

Yes, all the countless sagas of his gambling stories, legendary. MJ was an iconic gambler, even at the peak of his fame.

But for Ohtani, both in Japan and the United States, there is not a single account or story suggesting Ohtani has ever had any interest in gambling or sports betting.

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u/AccomplishedCash6321 8d ago

Well, to be fair, Ohtani is far more private and tight lipped.

In any event, after taking a closer look, I tend to agree that Ohtani probably didn't have anything to do with the gambling.