Dodgers manager Dave Roberts highlighted that the departure of interpreter Ippei Mizuhara may facilitate direct communication with Shohei Ohtani. Roberts mentioned that Ohtani appears more engaged with teammates without the interpreter, emphasizing the potential benefits of eliminating the 'buffer' Mizuhara provided in their interactions.
Dave Roberts said today it was "difficult" to always have to go through Ippei Mizuhara to connect with Shohei Ohtani. He believes his sudden departure could be a benefit. "It's gonna help relationships internally, because there's no longer a buffer." https://t.co/yIVReHKC8S
Maybe it’s just revisionist history, but Ippei Mizuhara was described today as a “buffer” & “gatekeeper” in even the Dodgers’ baseball comms w/ Shohei Ohtani With Ippei now gone, the staff is hopeful of more direct engagement with their new star More: https://t.co/VCiNHNbCSE
Shohei Ohtani Could Be More Open with Teammates without ‘Buffer’ Mizuhara, Dodgers Manager Says https://t.co/68rvOoYk99
Dave Roberts says Shohei seems 'more engaged' without ex-interpreter. 👀 https://t.co/jyF9D3x2Dd https://t.co/jZpYGT2onu
Roberts: Ohtani more engaged with teammates without ex-interpreter https://t.co/N7aLz4h1n9
Dave Roberts made the point today that it might be easier for Dodgers coaches/staff to communicate directly with Shohei Ohtani now that is Ippei Mizuhara is gone Roberts described the previous arrangement with Mizuhara and Ohtani as being “difficult” at times