LA's Big Three: First-Time Interview

"We had one game where it went single, single, single and it was like boom. I was like, 'Oh, this is kinda fun.'"
What's next this year for Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani? The Dodgers talented trio sat down with Harold for their first-ever interview together.
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[@cityhd8916]

this is the last time we gonna see Ippei lmao

[@antonioreyes7427]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrAitraining]

That's a good bet

[@antonioreyes7427]

@@MrAitraining hahahah that is a good one.

[@potluck5896]

It wasn't, he got caught.@@MrAitraining

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

Sad but hilarious

[@jmk0822]

Every time you see Shohei speaking English is awesome

[@cityhd8916]

he can speak some Spanish too.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

interperter fired

[@evasegod]

​@@jamesnguyen7069gotta be one of the funniest things ive read in a while

[@Cr3dit]

@@jamesnguyen7069 He never needed him 😂

[@jmk0822]

@@user-dm6fg8co1x Ichiro did the same exact thing he spoke English but still used a translator, it's more common than you think

[@rightersbloc]

All so humble.

[@rileychin7476]

yeah they should be they played horrible in the playoffs last year

[@jaxonbaker2512]

@@rileychin7476*every year

[@jonr7364]

they should be, they get humbled every october like clockwork.

[@unknowableroom]

Watching history right here! But seriously, it's nice to see these big names sit down in a relaxed conversation. But more of these please!

[@MrKrushgutz]

I hope they all stay healthy

[@vongoethe111]

From your mouth to God's ears.

[@Laremy]

Just worry about Ohtani staying out of prison

[@justinwaddell2956]

I hope none of them stay healthy.

[@LAbigsnoopac]

@@Laremy and being suspended…

[@emmanuelwood8702]

Harold Reynolds one of the best Interviewers.

[@Hiro-xr3zu]

Man, Harold Reynolds is a one-of-a-kind. What an amazing guy!

[@JasonJia909]

Not every former player can be a great interviewer. He’s a rare one

[@luisvaldez4157]

I don't like his analysis of the game, too old school for me. But it was a great interview. He can relate to the players for sure.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

@@luisvaldez4157 Dude, what is “old school” about his analysis? People that say this sound dumb . He played in the Major leagues for a long time and played with some of the greatest players of all time . Maybe you should listen instead of making a stupid judgement call and you’d find out that he actually knows what he’s talking about and hes not “old school “ at all.

[@BrockSmithin]

@@emmanuelwood8702 off your knees lil bro

[@jmiogo]

Thanks. And tell Shohei his English is fantastic. Really great to hear him speak first hand.

[@ttman1233]

It's always seemed to me that Shohei understood the questions in english, but deferred to Ippei to translate, because of course everyone in Japan wants to hear it first hand, but yes, Shohei's english is not bad at all!

[@sootchh4055]

He has been in the MLB for 6 years now, so he obviously can understand enough English to casually chat with teammates and coaches. But when it comes to answering serious questions from the media, he should use an interpreter. There's a massive difference between understanding what's been said/asked, and being able to answer professionally and politely in a foreign language.

[@theways07]

He speaks it. Just chooses to use a translator because it keeps his thoughts true and authentic in his native Japanese

[@Panzas00769]

Well he’s gonna have to now LOL

[@theways07]

@@Panzas00769 likely not. They have another translator for him. You’d still see him speak Japanese in front of media

[@32mcflow]

these 3 together, looks absolutely right!

[@davidchung5885]

Let's GO DODGERS!!!

[@bobbleheadbob]

Would be easier to root for them to succeed if they didn’t game the system to build the roster. Probably wouldn’t be much different if the payroll was $400m but differing 100m to make a “super team” just makes it hard to want to see them succeed

[@brianc469]

@bobbleheadbob ​How is it gaming the system? They're following the rules since there's no limit on how much money you can defer

[@bobbleheadbob]

@@brianc469 Exactly. That’s gaming the system. They have more money deferred then some teams have active this year. I didn’t say it was against the rules, but that’s only because nobody ever imagined a team would end up ina situation like this. You better bet, next CBA the amount you can defer will be in discussion.

[@noahdavis3924]

Looking like future NLDS exits

[@lovethieves1383]

The MV3 interview is extremely rare. Nice!

[@pukes6273]

Oh yesss!! this is the type of interview I've been waiting for. Chill, friendly bantering between the big three players of the Dodgers!

[@jhacjhac9852]

Oh i love this trio..i can see a great bond already ..the chemistry is there..hope they could bring shohei to playoffs and WS..that would be fun to watch🤞

[@gabos7892]

Man that translator is really good! I'm sure he's going to do great things for the Dodgers.

[@long-time-first-time]

Regardless of which team you root for, how can anybody dislike any of these 3 guys?

[@mofosoto]

Because they’re greedy money grubbing phonies

[@derekw1267]

Easy. hes an gambling addict

[@long-time-first-time]

​@@derekw1267うそつき

[@DavidRomero-dp3de]

Because FTD

[@gfox9295]

Because they should have stayed on the Braves, stayed on the Red Sox, and... not paid $4.5 mil to an illegal bookie.

[@Michorizo323]

Ohtani is the best I swear we better appreciate this guy

[@derekw1267]

sure i appreciate that hes a gambling addict

[@AICaliceinchains]

@@derekw1267All you guys making assumptions or even stating them as facts before knowing more than a bit of evidence is really just speaking for how short your thought process can possibly be.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

They did the same thing with Trevor Bauer and how’d that turn out, totally sickening man. Gotta be so over the top , like making outlandish who’s gonna do better and better and better. Maybe like the guys said, let’s see how it goes…. They all feel uncomfortable and shit to make the new guy feel weird and they already know how humble he is, doesn’t need to be weird just let sports happen naturally, then the real hits and its actually natural. Sports don’t have to be fake at all and yet the riggedness feels realer every year, I seriously don’t want to feel that way but it’s hard to get over strangeness every year that tends to blow everything in all sports. Too much money to speak up, it doesn’t need to be that way.

[@johngarcia3960]

I'm a Giants fan n also a fan of the game and Otani is my favorite player, personally Dodger are going to Win alot games in the future

[@KPD017]

Same here!!!

[@TheAaronetic]

After enduring the McCourt years, it's awesome as a Dodger fan to see them in such a great position to win multiple titles! Let's see if these guys can get it done.

[@thegoodfella2045]

Lol McCourts been gone since 2013.. it’s taken a long time for us to get here, the damn Royals and nationals won a World Series before us

[@sitbone3]

That hasn't aged well.

[@thegoodfella2045]

@@sitbone3 it hasn’t we got a lot to prove especially after 2022 and 2023 1-7 in playoffs…

[@thomasguerra6810]

I think what you’re trying to say is, we’ve been very lucky to have owners that put an elite team on the field every year since Frank owned the team. Unfortunately, they haven’t won title(s). But not to discredit, it’s hard enough to get to the playoffs every year, let alone for a decade straight. But yes, the McCourt years AND the Fox years were rough as a Dodgers fan.

[@EdgewoodTennis]

2023 season MVP voting: Shohei - AL MVP Mookie - NL MVP #2 Freddie - NL MVP #3 That's a scary line up for any pitcher.

[@1t0n_retr05]

It's such a beautiful thing seeing these 3 together, just genuine amazing talented group of guys! Respect 🙏💯👏⚾️🔵⚾️🔵⚾️🔵

[@yukit4305]

As a Japanese, I am just so proud of Shohei and happy to know that his new team is so welcoming to him. Hope he will have lots of fun in his new team and finally make it to the playoffs because that is where he really belongs and exhibit his SHOTIME!

[@kuroneko7022]

Please ignore the rude, ignorant comments about gambling. There are people who are really envious of Ohtani getting such a big contract but majority of Americans, from what I can tell, like Ohtani for the great professional he is.

[@rjcupid]

This is one of the most exciting and likeable trios that I’ve ever seen in my almost 40 years of watching baseball. Also, it’s great for baseball as a global sport. Hopefully we’ll get to see some Shohei heroics in the playoffs soon!

[@Galactic123]

I swear Shohei can speak and understand English just fine, he just wants to keep Ippei employed.

[@twitchsnitch9568]

He changed his mind I guess

[@Galactic123]

@@twitchsnitch9568Jesus, I couldn't have timed my comment any worse lmao

[@twitchsnitch9568]

@@Galactic123 You were right though, he finally realized he can speak and understand English just fine without him 😂

[@gfox9295]

rip

[@WayneKandon]

He still needs an interpreter

[@obiohaz6023]

"so Ohtani, when did you realize that someone was stealing your money"

[@halleyhs]

Every good thing and bad thing happened early in this season. Maybe that will help! :D

[@YoureaPOG]

“Stealing”

[@obiohaz6023]

@@YoureaPOG obviously this was made before that part came out

[@YoureaPOG]

@@obiohaz6023 the part where he was obviously the fall guy from the beginning? This guy is an interpreter, not his accountant.

[@obiohaz6023]

@@YoureaPOG i did what white liberals and black females did throughout 2016-2019 and only read 1 headline on for politics , sorry your fav player is getting investigated tho

[@B00TY_MASHER]

Excellent interview....could listen to them for hours!

[@djjesse1294]

Nothing but class, wow! My respect.

[@KJ-vc3sw]

Nice interview. Fun stuff. Exited about this fantastic trio. Let's also give the rest of the team some love. Can't win without them.

[@dsbakery]

great interview, hope we a little more of this now

[@milesreid6324]

“You makin us look bad, CP time” 🤣🤣🤣 I feel that hahahaha

[@grecopena]

This is magic seeing these three sensational players in the Dodgers line up. Can’t wait to seem work their way through the season. All the best gentlemen! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@aaronchang7689]

Shohei：Yes now I can speak English Dodgers Staff: Aite, bye Ippei

[@juicecounty714]

Omg best video ever right here

[@rickyrice7376]

Man, how cool is that. All three, future hall of famers and all Legendary Dodgers!!! Great to see all of them sitting down together. Go Dodgers!!!!

[@RockettServehard-li1do]

Great interview nice to see these guys getting along. I hope the dodgers score a thousand runs and win the World Series.

[@user-pn8yu3vd6u]

He’s so charming😍😍😍

[@user-pn8yu3vd6u]

Perfection.

[@tacticalstrategist3842]

All of them are such likable guys, in their own different way.

[@stevec.666]

its AMAZING and INCREDIBLE how humble Sho is

[@frxble22]

This is the best interview ever with Shohei. I still have the dodgers game shirt with number 16 on that I got 30 years ago. That’s my all time hero, Hideo NOMO. Now Shohei has 17 in blue. Hope they do well collectively as a team this year.

[@kenny0626]

The vibe is so awesome.

[@gfox9295]

Wellllll...

[@Scotto6977]

Great interview…good job Harold

[@k.c.5255]

Mookie is so kind. It’s so nice to see teammates being so generous and considerate of one another. Love all 3 of these guys. I hope they become the Curry-Klay-Dray combo of the majors! ❤

[@nsxdarin]

Ippei pissed he bet on the over 10 minutes for this interview 😂

[@zachariahyager3115]

Man these guys are going to have fun this year. The vibe is right

[@gfox9295]

The vibe is certainly something.

[@SomeDudeOnYoutube16]

freddy seems like such a good dude, all of them really. dodgers babyyyyy

[@Jbryan23]

Braves fan here, those are 3 really good dudes and role models for young players to look up to, no doubt! Dodgers will definitely be in the hunt come October, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. I'm just glad opening day is near! Good luck to the Dodgers, and we will see you guys in LA early May for a great matchup and a fun series!

[@cardenas86pcec]

Gonna be some epic games between our squad and yours. Good luck sir and hope we see you guys in October! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🙏

[@Jbryan23]

@cardenas86pcec Round 1 goes to the Dodgers for kicking our butts in LA! You guys look to be in playoff mode early for sure. Hope we can get back on track and do better in Atlanta! :)

[@barrycowan3540]

Man, we're so lucky to have these 3 guys in Blue!

[@prodigy2652]

I’m an Angels fan unfortunately, so I hate the Dodgers, but Mookie and Freddie seem hella fun to hang out with

[@afrahadina4899]

MY FAVORITE TRIO!!💙💙💙

[@euffemgrain]

Hi

[@brandonberdeja668]

I’m a Padres fan but man I love these guys they’re amazing

[@michaelt.1451]

Great stuff!

[@Matcha-zp5zv6lw4s]

I am a Japanese person who discovered the charm of MLB since Hideo Nomo joined the Dodgers. When asked about MLB teams, I think of the Dodgers more than the Yankees. Sorry, Hideki Matsui. Sorry, Ichiro.

[@sootchh4055]

わかるわかる👍

[@pirateking7798]

We need Shohei in October! Everyone needs to see it!

[@pierrep2649]

Baseball elite and they are so humble and chill. I woke up at 5AM to watch the first game can’t wait to see them at Dodger Stadium.

[@derekw1267]

bandwagoner

[@pierrep2649]

@@derekw1267 I have been a Dodger fan since 1980. Have to love the comment section where some assume and state their opinion as fact. Have a good day derek

[@Daniel.dariz65]

Love being a dodger fan. Win or lose. Greatest city on earth💯

[@derekw1267]

bandwagoner

[@nathangold5759]

The trio all end in “ee,” Ohtani, Freddie, Mookie, you see

[@EmmettXIV]

This is a big three no doubt, they're all great players and fun to watch. I'm a Giants fan so I'll definitely be watching them but from the opposing side.

[@user-pc9gz8be6w]

mookie great advice

[@cardenas86pcec]

Love this 🙌🙌🙌

[@jamesreynolds9673]

Mook must have taken that homerun question to to heart. Dude got 5 already

[@IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor]

Mookie’s advice to Shohei about his marriage: “Just say yes.” Mookie’s wife is so lucky 😊

[@aznbond007]

"We need to get Shohei in the playoffs" - such a big brother comment, love the energy

[@capturethemoment9170]

Crazy Line up

[@The11IsaN]

Well, looking at it now… makes sense why Ippei was put to the side, out of the camera most of the time….

[@nathangold5759]

It’s always some of the greatest who have never been in a playoffs

[@Gutsu00]

Lets go, DODGERS!

[@andrewkim485]

Shotime’s like “wtf is going on…”

[@markbeavers5747]

Fun-fun-fun!!!!

[@indielover85]

One of the most dangerous 1,2 3s in the league

[@Black_Phillip_215]

Harold set the tone with his positivity and great energy! Love this

[@rankobarensic]

Ohtani gonna make baseball great again❤❤❤❤

[@derekw1267]

hes gonna make gambling great again

[@controlyou]

1:11 Is literally the "Key & Peele" sketch 😂😂😂

[@nathangold5759]

I love how they’re all honest

[@gfox9295]

Hmmm.

[@moonknight2865]

It’s like watching the fucking Avengers. Shohei is Cap, Mookie is Iron Man and Freddy is Thor. Muncy is Hulk when he wants to go crazy. I can’t wait for this season.

[@JC-ig4xy]

"I'll give him advice now, say 'yes'" - Mookie

[@juanarroyo5973]

As an angels fan I’m happy for shohei wish you the best!! 😢😊

[@mojo_sports]

i like the interviewer. good vibes

[@noahrodriguez8893]

😂mookie the first time I saw ohtani I took him deep

[@r0ku4]

I LOVE MY MV3!!

[@sreprezents]

The spotlight will be on L.A. for sure. I saw Yoshinobu Yamamoto in his 1st spring training game. Yamamoto works fast and his forkball is nasty. Expect teams to try to slow him down to break his rhythm.

[@Edzillaa]

I. Can’t. Fucking. Wait. This season wil be great!!!

[@TheBlackWaltz]

The dodgers are in for 10 seasons of constant questions about Ohtani, and very few about anyone else. I kind of feel bad for them.

[@tatoforever]

Mookie is a complete all around elite player! Can play any position, got a cannon arm, has speed, steals bases, hit dingers and scores a ton. Same for Freddie only that he plays 1B exclusively. And Shohei obviously, is the modern Baby Ruth (with a baby face bonus too)! Mookie got da swag and Freeman the smile! Explosive trio... :V

[@Dodgers-sw2uk]

6:02 Mookie absolutely cares, he is a completely diffuse hitter when he doesn’t bat lead off

[@eamonkelley3811]

Right when was the last time Mookie didn't bat lead off? Like 2015

[@adanarreola7999]

WOW! Dodgers are LOOKING "Excellent" this year 2024. The "BIG 3" Dangerous

[@mnmaddict37532]

Shohei is a big guy

[@user-vs2nm5ns7v]

フリーマンもベッツもめっちゃ良い人で尊敬します

[@LinktheSamoyed]

Seeing this after the first 2 weeks, and Mookie leads everything.

[@eamonkelley3811]

Ohtani will obviously get the most attention but the fact Betts who is a top 2 RF of all time and seamlessly makes the move to SS for the first time in his career is pretty remarkable in itself.

[@ShobucK]

I bet the man will learn perfect English now

[@iznovaa]

othanis english is great wish he would speak more

[@vic-zv4bb]

Smiled throughout the whole clip

[@27natedogg1]

Man I knew HR was gonna say that 😂😂😂 IYKYK

[@TheRuxinator]

I've been watching Harold Reynolds on TV since I was in grade school, and the guy hasn't aged a year.

[@tankboy1981]

Congratulations otani la Dodgers crazy pay

[@KK-pm7ud]

Any advice on who's going to make it to the final four? Need some action.

[@mycogio]

I will bet 4.5M that this trio will do good!

[@mindful4125]

LA needs to build a Mt. Rushmore with these 3 plus Yamamoto.

[@Longtime420]

Ohtani English got so much better wow that’s awesome

[@jesseestrada409]

So grateful for these guys! Such positive role models too. Gonna have to pull through for a ring though

[@inathoiehohs8551]

This was when Ippei felt insecure about his job, watching Ohtani do an English interview comfortably without him.

[@AlmightyWavyy]

That CP time is crucial lol

[@Bhdp7406shd-yr2ji]

“Say yes” 😂😂😂