"Personally, I don't really mind being told that sort of thing. However, when it comes to denying someone's character or that kind of stuff, it's completely unrelated to baseball, so I do think it's tough. As a pro, when the results are bad, I have the mindset to accept whatever is said about me personally."
"But not every player is necessarily that way, and treating people with consideration is something that doesn't change no matter where you are. So, I think it depends on that."
"Thank you fans for your support. Your cheers had our backs every day. I didn't get the results I wanted, and I feel my insignificance. Players, managers, coaches and all staff who supported the team. I am very grateful for the experience of playing baseball with you as a Japanese representative."
Shohei Ohtani responded to online abuse directed at him after Team Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal elimination by Venezuela. He stated he accepts criticism about his personal performance as a professional but finds character attacks unrelated to baseball difficult. Ohtani emphasized that not all players share his resilience and advocated for treating people with consideration regardless of location. Despite the tournament loss, Ohtani performed exceptionally, hitting three home runs with seven RBIs across four games and posting a 1.842 OPS, the highest among players with 10+ plate appearances. He accepted responsibility on Instagram, thanking supporters and congratulating Venezuela on their championship victory.
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