Despite serving a lifetime ban from MLB for gambling, Pete Rose has resurfaced with an unexpected twist. In a surprising turn of events, the controversial baseball figure has broken his silence to share thoughts on none other than the sensational Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter gambling scandal. The revelation has left fans and critics alike buzzing with curiosity about what Rose could have to say about the modern-day baseball phenomenon.
Pete Rose, amidst his lifetime ban from MLB, made unusual comments about Shohei Ohtani’s longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. The controversial figure expressed his views on the role of interpreters in baseball, igniting a debate within the sports community.
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Rose’s remarks shed light on the challenges faced by non-English speaking players and the crucial role interpreters play in facilitating communication. Despite his ban, Rose’s insights sparked discussions on inclusivity and support for international players in the league.
It was only a matter of time before Pete Rose chimed in about the ongoing drama surrounding baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations he stole $4.5 million from Ohtani to cover his own gambling debt.
The offseason for Major League Baseball was dominated by Shohei Ohtani’s free agency and eventual signing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The start of the 2024 season has been dominated by an off-field storyline surrounding Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers just mere hours after the first game of the season in South Korea after reports surfaced that he allegedly committed “massive thefts” against Ohtani.
The MLB officially launched an investigation on March 22nd and Ohtani finally spoke to the media for the very first time since the scandal broke. He insisted that he was betrayed by his close friend and that he never placed any bets on sporting events:
“I never bet on baseball or any other sports, or never have asked somebody to do it on my behalf. I have never went through a bookmaker to bet on sports.”
This situation reminds us a ton about Pete Rose and his issues.
Cincinnati native and Reds Hall of Famer Pete Rose certainly knows what it is like to be enthralled in a gambling scandal.
Rose, who remains permanently on baseball’s ineligible list, had some thoughts of his own on the matter.
“Back in the 70s and 80s, I wish I had an interpreter. I’d be scott-free,” Pete Rose said.
It was just last week when talk show host Jimmy Kimmel included a joke about Pete Rose and Ohtani in his monologue. Four years ago, Pete Rose told Jim Gray that betting on baseball was the only mistake Rose had ever made.
In 2019, Rose stated on a podcast that he estimated his lifetime ban from baseball for gambling had cost him $100 million in earnings.
As Rose continues to stir the pot with his controversial statements, one thing is clear – he’s not shying away from the limelight anytime soon. Despite his ban from MLB, Rose remains a prominent figure in baseball discussions, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads at his audacity.
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