Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani holds his American League Player of the Month trophy after being presented with it prior to a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on July 16 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo)
ANAHEIM, Calif. Shohei Ohtani donated his winnings from this week s Home Run Derby to members of the Los Angeles Angels support stuff.
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Ohtani donated the $150,000 he received to more than a couple dozen people, including clubhouse staff, trainers and members of the media relations department.
The two-way Japanese sensation handed out the checks before the Angels game Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Ohtani has not commented on it.
AP source: Ohtani donates HR Derby winnings to Angels staff
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