Two-way MLB star Shohei Ohtani said Tuesday he hopes to still be playing baseball this time next year after missing MLB's postseason for five straight years with the Los Angeles Angels.
Speaking upon his return to Japan, the American League's 2021 MVP reflected on being considered for more postseason awards, his playing for Japan next March in the World Baseball Classic and his 2022 season ending too early for his liking.
"The postseason is still going on," he said upon his arrival at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. "As much as possible next year I want to be playing games this time of year."