Royals Star Vinnie Pasquantino Interviews Shohei Ohtani During Media Day: 'Why Do You Hate Me?'

MLB Star Confronts Shohei Ohtani With Hilarious Question: ‘Why Do You Hate Me?’

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinny Pasquantino isn’t in the World Series, but he still had to settle some business with Shohei Ohtani.Ohtani is attempting to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second straight World Series title and the eighth franchise to win consecutive championships. Expect Ohtani to do something special; last time he played, he hit three home runs and pitched six shutout innings in the Dodgers' NLCS sweep of the Brewers.Pa…

Royals Star Vinnie Pasquantino Interviews Shohei Ohtani During Media Day: 'Why Do You Hate Me?'

Los-Angeles-Dodgers-Shohei-Ohtani-speaks-during-media-day Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino is working as a media correspondent for Major League Baseball at the World Series. He was MLB’s Player Correspondent for Media Day on Thursday, while Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero will also be performing those duties during the Fall Classic. So, when Pasquantino got to interview Shohei Ohtani, he aske…

Shohei Ohtani got grilled about his 'hate' for a fellow player

Apr 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter player Shohei Ohtani (17) prepares in the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has the respect of pretty much every MLB player, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few that have a bone to pick with him. Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino…

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino to Shohei Ohtani: 'Why do you hate me?'

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is one of three MLB players serving as a correspondent for the 2025 World Series. And during Media Day on Thursday in Toronto, Pasquantino had questions for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Pasquantino noted that he faced the two fastest pitches Ohtani has ever thrown, two years apart. “World Baseball Classic, we faced each other,” Pasquantino began. “And with Kansas City th…