Right now, it feels like the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing baseball on easy mode, while the rest of the league fights for second place. After signing Shohei O
Shohei Ohtani didn’t hold back in his Los Angeles Dodgers spring debut, cranking out an incredible 107 miles per hour home run against the Los Angeles Angels — his previous team. Following shoulder surgery,
Last season, the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ brand-new superstar Shohei Ohtani compiled stunning numbers on his path to becoming the first ever DH-only MVP. Without a doubt, Ohtani’s 50-50 run brought much joy to Dodger fans everywhere. But unbeknownst to fans, this only scratched the surface of the joy taking place behind the scenes in the clubhouse.
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Shohei Ohtani discussed his 2025 spring training debut on Friday following the Dodgers' victory against the Angels.
“While Roberts may have gotten back at Ohtani on Friday, the real winner of the whole ordeal might have been Decoy, Ohtani’s dog, who had a blast playing with the giant pile of ball-pit balls the manager left behind,” Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com wrote.
Ohtani worked a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi before driving a fastball to the opposite field.
The Dodgers’ toy Porsche car bit has carried into 2025, but this time, manager Dave Roberts has some stake in the prank war with Shohei Ohtani.
Leading off for manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first at-bat of the spring. With the Angels having split-squad action on Friday, star outfielder Mike Trout was in the lineup for their contest against the Chicago White Sox, depriving fans of a matchup featuring both he and Ohtani.