Shohei Ohtani is not the only MLB star doing away with an interpreter.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz surprised fans this week with the latest interview he did. For the very first time, De La Cruz gave his interview entirely in English and without the assistance of a translator.
The 22-year-old phenom said that it was important for the fans to be able to understand him and vice versa. He added that he has been working hard on his English, practicing every day by speaking with his teammates.
Here is the full clip of De La Cruz’s interview.