Ex) It means he can play as both a pitcher and hitter. This is rare talent as a professional baseball player.

Ex) He delivered the speech in English. This was unusual because he usually uses an interpreter.

Ex) They called him the “GOAT” — the Greatest Of All Time. It’s often used for legendary performers like Roger Federer.

Ex) It was notable for its size and deferred payments. He signed a 10-year, $700 million contract.

※青字の英文は30秒スピーチ用です。The English sentences in blue are sample answers intended for a 30-second speech.

Ex1) Some people said focusing too much on Ohtani’s English was disrespectful.

I don’t agree because it shows his effort to adapt and communicate globally. It’s impressive for a non-native speaker to address a large audience in English.

This aspect of Ohtani’s personality sets a positive example for others.

While his baseball skills are outstanding, his willingness to learn and use English should also be acknowledged and celebrated.

Ex2) Some people said focusing too much on Ohtani’s English was disrespectful.

I agree because it seems unfair to judge a non-native speaker’s language skills too harshly.

Ohtani is known for his baseball talent, not his English. It’s important to appreciate his sports achievements more than his language ability.

We should respect his effort to speak English, but not make it the main focus.