In an exhilarating display of excitement, the presence of Shohei Ohtani at the Dodgers' workout in Tokyo sparked overwhelming enthusiasm among fans, demonstrating his unparalleled status in Japan. While the Dodgers, featuring other prominent stars, are celebrated, the reaction to Ohtani highlighted his unique appeal, reaffirming his dominance in Japanese baseball culture. Fans flocked to see the Dodgers, with many feeling that Ohtani was the primary draw. The cultural impact of Ohtani transcends the team itself, illustrating a deep connection with Japanese supporters, eagerly anticipating his performance and presence in the Tokyo Series.
Imagine if Ohtani had actually taken batting practice on Friday like most of the other Dodgers hitters. Imagine the reaction of the 10,507 fans who packed the lower-bowl seats behind home plate and the two foul lines at the Tokyo Dome.
If not for Ohtani, I don't think all of Japan would be in a frenzy like this,
The Dodgers are the Rolling Stones and Ohtani is Mick Jagger.
The crowd's response to Ohtani, however, re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan's view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.
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