Despite not being formally investigated by Major League Baseball, Shohei Ohtani finds himself under intense scrutiny from fans amid an ongoing gambling scandal involving his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Mizuhara is accused of misappropriating $4.5 million of Ohtani’s funds to settle personal gambling debts, casting a shadow over the MLB superstar.
A recent thread on X (formerly Twitter) by user @timmy_smokes has drawn attention to a potentially alarming pattern linking Ohtani’s performance to bets allegedly placed by Mizuhara.
The thread highlights instances where significant bets were purportedly placed on outcomes directly tied to Ohtani’s performance in specific games. For instance, a $1 million bet was allegedly placed for the Atlanta Braves to score over 6.5 runs against the Los Angeles Angels, coinciding with a game where Ohtani yielded six earned runs.
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Similarly, a $4.2 million bet was reportedly placed on the over for the Padres’ run total in a game where Ohtani struggled, giving up five earned runs and going hitless at the plate.
The most staggering claim involves a $10 million bet placed on multiple parameters, including Ohtani’s performance metrics and the game’s outcome, with alleged odds of +2500. Ohtani’s performance in this game is said to have aligned closely with the parameters of the bet.
However, the veracity of these claims remains uncertain, with the user providing limited evidence and relying on anonymous sources. The lack of concrete proof raises doubts about the validity of the allegations.
Nonetheless, the implications of these allegations are significant, raising concerns about potential misconduct and the need for transparency within the MLB. While the truth behind these purported bets may remain elusive, the episode underscores the importance of thorough investigation and accountability to maintain the integrity of professional sports.
