Mason & Ireland react to the new ESPN podcast, “The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,” including the shocking audio of Ippei Mizuhara allegedly pretending to be Shohei Ohtani during a phone call.
The crew discusses one of the biggest questions surrounding the case: Did Shohei Ohtani know his former interpreter was using his money for illegal gambling, or was he completely unaware? John Ireland shares why he’s questioned the situation, while the conversation explores the different theories and unanswered questions surrounding the scandal.
What do you think? Did Shohei know what was happening, or was he the victim of a massive betrayal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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