Ippei Mizuhara Fired Amid MLB Scandal

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, fired amid a scandal involving a massive theft tied to sports gambling. Mizuhara had reportedly authorized wire transfers totaling $4.5 million from Ohtani's account to a bookmaking operation. The MLB has opened an investigation into the matter.

Key Points

  • Mizuhara met Ohtani while working as an interpreter for the Hokkaidō Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan
  • Allegations surfaced of Mizuhara authorizing wire transfers totaling $4.5 million from Ohtani's account to a bookmaking operation
  • MLB has opened an investigation into the matter

Pros

  • Provided interpretation and support for Shohei Ohtani throughout his career
  • Helped Ohtani secure a historic $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Cons

  • Involved in a major scandal related to massive theft and sports gambling
  • Fired from his position as Ohtani's interpreter