The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is back in the spotlight after details from his early life were revealed.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara initially said he was “trying to make ends meet” before the slugger paid his debts.