The Angels continue to waste not one but two generational talents in Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. And amidst another lost season, Ohtani explained to reporters that it’s been hard to stay motivated and continue to press forward.
“Remaining motivated in that way is hard,” Ohtani said, alluding to continuing to play despite being well out of playoff contention.
“Individually, there are many things I have to do. But my life in baseball will continue for some time and whatever the circumstances, I’d like to be focused each and every game,” he added.
The Angels enter Friday with a 44–61 record and currently sit in fourth place in the AL West.