Pete Rose, permanently banned from MLB in 1989 due to betting on baseball, took a jab at Shohei Ohtani during an autograph signing over the weekend. Rose signed phrases such as “SORRY I BET ON BASEBALL” and “OHTANI IS SORRY ALSO,” mocking Ohtani’s alleged involvement in the Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal. Rose’s comments highlight his disbelief in Ohtani’s innocence, despite federal investigators labeling him as a victim. Major League Baseball has paused their investigation pending the outcome of Mizuhara’s criminal case. However, Rose’s stance suggests that further scrutiny of Ohtani and others connected to the scandal remains a possibility.
Pete Rose Mocks Shohei Ohtani Over Ippei Mizuhara Betting Scandal
