Shohei “satisfied” with first Halo outing; off to the WBC

His mound opponent on Tuesday was Shintaro Fujinami, a 28-year-old right-hander who signed a $3.25 million, one-year contract after 10 seasons with the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers.

The duo hadn’t faced each other since Ohtani played for the Pacific League’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Ohtani, because he wasn’t batting in the game, said he didn’t see much of Fujinami on the mound.

Fujinami, who went two innings, was paying attention to his mound opponent, he said.

“I know Japanese fans were looking forward to us pitching against each other,’’ Fujinami said through a translator. ‘’I thought it was good entertainment (for them).’’