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According to ESPN on the 29th (Korea Standard Time), Ohtani said, "I don't know when the next start will be. It depends on that. "I haven't thought that far yet," he said, saving his words to participate in the All-Star Game home run derby.

Otani shot two home runs against the Chicago White Sox on the 28th, leading the Major League Baseball (MLB) overall home run with 28 home runs. It is two points behind Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves), the runner-up in home runs.

Ohtani has been raising his home run pace even more since June. Otani, who hit eight home runs in May, drew 13 arches in June. It is the record for the most home runs in a month for an Angels player.

As the Angels have three games left in local time, it is possible to break the team's monthly record for most home runs. Otani also holds the team's previous record (13), so adding one home run will surpass his own record.

Fans' support for Otani was confirmed in the recent All-Star Game voting. Otani received a total of 2,646,307 votes, earning the most votes in the American League. He has also automatically confirmed his participation in the All-Star Game for three consecutive years.

The All-Star Game's own game is also expected, but fans are also showing a lot of interest in whether Otani will play in the home run derby.

Otani played in the 2021 home run derby, his first year in the All-Star Game, when he lost 28-31 against Juan Soto (San Diego Padres). Last year, he did not participate in the home run derby, citing the Angels' first game start since the All-Star break.

This year, the participation in the home run derby depends on the starting schedule after the All-Star Game. If the starting lineup is scheduled immediately after the All-Star Game, as it was last year, he is likely to be absent due to his condition management.

Meanwhile, this year's All-Star Game Home Run Derby will be held on July 11 at T-Mobile Park, Seattle Mariners' home stadium.