#shohei-ohtani

#shohei-ohtani

It almost seems unfair to include Ohtani on this list. At times, it feels as if he belongs in a category all his own. He has claimed four MVPs in the past five seasons, all of them unanimously. And now, somehow, the thought is that Ohtani can elevate to an even higher level.

The watch comes in two dial colors - "gray and blue inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers' visiting uniform," with only 1,700 watches available in each color, a nod to Ohtani's No. 17 jersey. In honor of the back-to-back World Series champion and MVP, the watch also has gold accents on the "bezel, crown, hands, and indices." Ohtani's No. 17 is also on the crown, and the clasp features his signature.

Shohei Ohtani hit 55 home runs last season after signing one of the biggest contracts in North American sports history and has helped the Dodgers become back-to-back World Series champions in his first two years with the team. And yet, to someone who knows him best, it still isn't enough. Ohtani's 2023 Team Japan manager Hiroki Kuriyama recently shared his expectations of the global superstar. "He's only hit 55 home runs. He hasn't won the Cy Young Award. He hasn't even gotten 20 wins... That's it."

Given that they were teammates for 6 years and have arguably been the best player in baseball at any given time, this moment was something all baseball fans were hoping for in 2023. The scene was set in the 9th inning of the 2023 World Baseball Classic game where Japan held a one-run lead. Ohtani came in relief and Mike Trout stepped into the batter's box. Three strikes later, Ohtani struck him out to lock in another WBC Championship for Japan.

Several teams have experimented with a six-man rotation over the years, and it's virtually a requirement for the Dodgers thanks to the presence of Shohei Ohtani and his unique needs as a two-way player. It's become increasingly common for teams aside from the one that employs Ohtani, however. MLB.com's Mike Petriello wrote prior to the 2025 campaign that starts on five days of rest have become more common than the traditional four days of rest associated with a standard five-man rotation.

I think the thing that was most surprising from last year was his command. And I'll say that he still feels his command wasn't up to par, but given the Tommy John and what typically command looks like the year after, it was above that,

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's English may be getting better, but he doesn't plan on getting rid of his interpreter anytime soon. At spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday, Ohtani was asked by Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register if he would continue to need the services of Will Ireton, his interpreter. Earlier this year, Ohtani accepted his National League Most Valuable Player Award, and he gave his acceptance speech in English.

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When I was living in Japan, and they were doing the Super Bowl, I had no idea what the Super Bowl was. I didn't follow any of the teams, so coming over here. Then I see the excitement that surrounds the Super Bowl, and I think it's really, really cool, especially as that sports culture in the United States, where it's like, it's like, it's like a national holiday. Basically, when people come and watch the Super Bowl.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani recently revealed his go-to In-N-Out order. Ohtani shared with Access Hollywood that he orders protein style during the offseason and animal style during the season. "In the offseason, I always get the protein style. During the season, I usually order animal style," Ohtani said. The 31-year-old has been in California for his entire career, spending his first six seasons in Anaheim with the Angels and the last two in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.

In 2025, Ohtani's fastball averaged 98.1 MPH, the 95th percentile in the league and the highest of his career.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani made an appearance in Arizona on Wednesday, nine days before pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch for spring training. While there, Ohtani played catch and did a photo shoot. Emmet Sheehan and Anthony Banda also reported early. Pitchers and catchers are set to arrive at Camelback Ranch Feb. 13, and the rest of the team will report Feb. 17 for the first full-squad workout of the season. Their opening game of spring training comes against the Los Angeles Angels later that week on Feb. 21.

Decoy can't wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he's ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It's going to be the best day ever, but-oh, no!-Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it's too late?

It is the most unique contract in MLB history as all but $20 million of the total value will be paid out from 2034-2043, giving the Dodgers massive payroll flexibility. The deal also benefits Ohtani as he gets long-term security and tax savings. As a result, the two-way star only earns a $2 million salary each season. However, his total earnings was around $102 million in 2025 because of an array of endorsements with global companies.