Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani updated his Instagram on the 24th (25th Japan time). In a post that quoted his official account, a photo of his locker room from the Japan Opening Series was uploaded.

Ohtani's locker is not usually seen. While his clothes and equipment were neatly organized, next to his bag was glove wax from Hatakeyama, a Japanese glove manufacturer. Comments from X included, "Ohtani also uses that oil from Hatakeyama that has such a strong grip lol," "As a baseball player, I feel a sense of closeness to him," and "Personally, what excited me the most was that he uses Hatakeyama glove wax instead of American-made."

Although Ohtani uses baseball equipment from overseas manufacturers such as New Balance, baseball fans are sympathetic to the fact that the wax he uses to maintain his glove is made by a domestic manufacturer. Hatakeyama became an independent glove manufacturer in the 1980s and is used by many baseball players, including professionals. Its well-known catcher's mitts and other products have been loved by top players.

Hatakeyama's wax is also popular, and is used not only for polishing gloves, but also for caring for leather products such as wallets. Ohtani still polishes his glove himself, and this was a shot that showed his attitude of taking good care of his equipment.