Shohei Ohtani has confirmed he will be competing in the World Baseball Classic for his home country of Japan. The WBC is set to be held next year and one of baseball's best and most unique talents is going to represent his country.He announced as much on his Instagram, becoming the latest star to confirm he'll play in one of the biggest baseball tournaments in the world.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Shohei Ohtani announces that he is going to play in the World Baseball Classic!1849112Shohei Ohtani announces that he is going to play in the World Baseball Classic! https://t.co/eKXfWS1TT8"I have officially informed Team Japan Manager Mr. Kuriyama that I would like to participate in next year's WBC," Ohtani said. "Looking forward to the opportunity to face the best players around the world and be able to play in front of the Japanese fans for the first time in over five years!"This is exciting news and MLB fans have reacted accordingly.Don Fattingly@DonFattingly@TalkinBaseball_ A legendary move by a legend. This is a great thing for baseball.10@TalkinBaseball_ A legendary move by a legend. This is a great thing for baseball.D.ᵍᵐ@DdotSAELEE@TalkinBaseball_ Take my money for the pinstriped Ohtani Japan jersey ASAP@TalkinBaseball_ Take my money for the pinstriped Ohtani Japan jersey ASAPCat@Cat82820395Cat@TalkinBaseball_ Ohtani vs Trout 22@TalkinBaseball_ 🔥🔥🔥Ohtani vs Trout 🔥🔥🔥L◎◎px.eth ⚡️@LoopxNFT@TalkinBaseball_ This will be really cool. It’s awesome bringing together baseball in the world like this1@TalkinBaseball_ This will be really cool. It’s awesome bringing together baseball in the world like thisDeath@_xDeath@TalkinBaseball_ Thats why he's my mvp and not that unpatriotic Aaron Judge4@TalkinBaseball_ Thats why he's my mvp and not that unpatriotic Aaron JudgeGunderville@Gunderville1@TalkinBaseball_ Welp is was fun why it lasted team usa1@TalkinBaseball_ Welp is was fun why it lasted team usaHYAMA@x1FGE1jwWQtKlos@TalkinBaseball_ @5mnwIslurrhu3vq 🦄1@TalkinBaseball_ @5mnwIslurrhu3vq 🦄The 2021 American League MVP will suit up for Team Japan beginning March 8 next year. The tournament lasts roughly two weeks before the start of the MLB season.Who else will be featured alongside Shohei Ohtani in the WBC?Several countries have incredible talents set to suit up for them this spring. Team USA is full of stars including:J.T. Realmuto, CPete Alonso, 1BPaul Golsdschmidt, 1BNolan Arenado, 3BTim Anderson, SSMookie Betts, OFBryce Harper, OFMike Trout, OFKyle Tucker, OFMLB fans will finally get a chance to see what would happen if Mike Trout faced Shohei Ohtani. Team Puerto Rico also has a deep roster:Javier Baez, 3BJose Berrios, SPMarcus Stroman, SPEdwin Diaz, RPYadier Molina, ManagerCarlos Correa, SSFrancisco Lindor, SSEnrique Hernandez, OFThe field is deep and talented, so there will be plenty of exciting baseball to be played. However, most eyes will be on Ohtani to see how he fares against the world's best talent.Los Angeles Angels v Toronto Blue JaysHe will also have the opportunity to show the world his unique skillset that Los Angeles Angels fans have been treated to for the last few seasons.Not many players are better than him, and none can do what he does, so it's a privilege for fans to watch him play in the World Baseball Classic.