Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani didn’t make it past the first round of the Home Run Derby this week but that didn’t stop the All-Star pitcher from donating his $150,000 in earnings to around 30 staffers within the organization, according to multiple reports. ESPN’S STEPHEN A. SMITH ADMITS HE ‘SCREWED IP’ ON HIS SHOHEI OHTANI COMMENTSAccording to the report, Ohtani had decided before the event that he planned to donate the prize money regardless of how far he went. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, who won the Derby, walked away with $1 million. Ohtani impressed in Tuesday’s All-Star game after throwing a perfect first inning in the American League's 5-2 victory. He later apologized saying it wasn’t his intention to offend the Asian community -- or any community for that matter.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2021 20:15 UTC