Adley Rutschman, Mookie Betts, and More Star Players Selected by L.A.’s Two-Way Sensation as KONAMI’s Hit Baseball Game Surpasses 5 Million Downloads
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) today announced the OHTANI SELECTION will be available in eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT starting on April 1. MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has hand-picked six standout players for his exclusive OHTANI SELECTION, set to appear in a special in-game scouting event in eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT. This carefully curated selection includes three elite pitchers and three top-tier batters, chosen by Ohtani based on their exceptional talent, impact on the game, and personal significance to him.
The OHTANI SELECTION features a mix of respected teammates and formidable opponents he has faced on the field, as well as Players who have left a lasting impression on him. This special event gives eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT users the chance to recruit these athletes, adding firepower to lineups and bringing a new level of strategy and excitement to the game.
One-on-one with an MLB star: The record-breaking pitcher and hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers also shared his thoughts on why he selected these six Players in an exclusive interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5pD4nJ3iIM
The OHTANI SELECTION:
Event period: Apr 1, 2025, at 10:00 PM EDT (UTC -4) ～ Apr 8, 2025, at 8:59 PM EDT (UTC -4).
The following players selected by Shohei Ohtani will appear as part of the special scouting event in the game.
Batters:
- Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles)
- Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Steven Kwan (Cleveland Guardians)
Pitchers:
- Zac Gallen (Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Ryan Helsley (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers)
