SHOHEI Ohtani has paid tribute to the death of a baseball icon.
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar shared the message on social media on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets in the NLCS playoffs last season ReutersThe three-time MLB MVP Ohtani sent a tribute to the passing of a Japanese baseball icon on Tuesday night[/caption]On Tuesday, it was revealed that Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima died at the age of 89.
Nagashima died of pneumonia, and Ohtani gave a tribute to the Yomiuri Giants icon.
Ohtani posted three photos of himself with Nagashima on Instagram.
Two of the pictures were from March, when his Dodgers were in Japan to play the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series.
The last snap showed a past pic of Nagashima and Ohtani.
The Dodgers’ two-way star captioned the post, “May your soul rest in peace.”
Fans sent their praise to Ohtani’s post and sent their condolences his way.
“Sorry for your loss, brother,” one said.
“What a picture,” another commented.
“Rest in peace Nagase. Between baseball stars. Great couple shots,” a third wrote.
“My deepest condolences. Mr. Nagase’s baseball spirit is firmly passed on to Otani. Rest in peace,” a fourth added.
Nagashima was nicknamed Mr. Pro Baseball as he spent his whole career as a third baseman in Japan.
He penned his first professional contract in 1957 and played for 17 seasons.
Nagashima helped lead the Giants to 11 Japan Series titles.
He finished his career with 444 home runs and 1,522 RBIs.
Ohtani pictured in a throwback photo with the late Japanese baseball legend Shigeo NagashimaAfter his playing career, Nagashima went on to be a manager for the Giants in two different stints (1975 to 1980 and 1993 to 2001).
He led the Giants to two Japan Series titles in his managerial career.
Ohtani will play in his first game since Nagashima’s passing on Tuesday night versus the New York Mets in Los Angeles.
AFPThe Yomiuri Giants icon Nagashima waving to fans after being named MVP in the Japan Championship Series in 1965[/caption] Read More Details
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