A new sports documentary is set to make its way to Disney+ and this time Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is at the center of it. <\/p>\n
The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> calls Shoehi Ohtani a “once-in-10-generations baseball phenom.” Fans will be able to get an in-depth and intimate look at the life and career of the player in the new documentary, Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream<\/em>. Ohtani, the famed Los Angeles Angels ace pitcher and homerun slugger is the star of the doc, directed and edited by Toru Tokikawa. The documentary is slated to include Ohtani’s first in-depth interview about how he was brought up, his background and how he was nurtured to push his unique talents to the MLB.<\/p>\n Admirers and fans alike have noted that Ohtani is arguably the most impressive two-way baseball player since Babe Ruth. A legend in the making, the feature also includes interviews and appearances by players, managers, coaches, mentors and baseball heroes that have influenced him. Ohtani said in a statement shared by Disney, “I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my journey in this documentary. Hearing the stories shared by my childhood heroes has been truly inspiring. I hope this documentary stands as a testament to the importance of resilience, passion, and self-belief in the pursuit of excellence.”<\/p>\n