In a shocking turn of events, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been ordered to undergo gambling addiction treatment after it was discovered that he had been engaging in illegal gambling activities.
Mizuhara, who served as Ohtani’s interpreter during his time with the Los Angeles Angels, was recently arrested for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring that spanned across multiple states. The investigation into Mizuhara’s activities began after he was caught placing large bets on sporting events, including baseball games in which Ohtani was playing.
Authorities were alerted to Mizuhara’s illegal gambling activities after he uploaded several photos of himself at a casino on social media. This led to an investigation that uncovered a network of illegal gambling operations that Mizuhara was involved in.
In a statement released by his lawyer, Mizuhara expressed deep regret for his actions and apologized for any harm he may have caused. He also acknowledged that he had developed a gambling addiction that had spiraled out of control.
As part of his sentencing, Mizuhara has been ordered to undergo treatment for his gambling addiction in an effort to rehabilitate him and prevent future incidents. He has also been banned from any involvement in gambling activities for the foreseeable future.
The news of Mizuhara’s involvement in illegal gambling has come as a shock to many in the baseball community, particularly those who knew him as Ohtani’s interpreter. Ohtani himself has not commented on the situation, but sources close to the star pitcher and designated hitter say that he is disappointed and saddened by the news.
It remains to be seen what impact this will have on Mizuhara’s future, but it is clear that he will need to take steps to address his gambling addiction and make amends for his actions. In the meantime, the baseball world is left to grapple with yet another scandal involving one of its own.