Wetzel: Shohei Ippei scandal fades when lessons should ring louder The recent conviction of Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter and confidant of Shohei Ohtani, has shed light on a shocking tale of deception and addiction that threatens to leave the sports world reeling.
But as the scandal fades from public consciousness, its lessons are being lost in the shadows.
At first glance, the story appears to be an isolated case of betrayal – one high profile player taking advantage of another's trust.