Shohei Ohtani rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers after a brief paternity leave for the birth of his daughter. Despite being 0-for-3 in his return game, manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism that fatherhood could enhance Ohtani's performance, referring to the phenomenon of 'dad strength.' Roberts and teammate Mookie Betts both highlighted how becoming a parent could positively influence a player's mindset and approach on the field. Ohtani is now one of several Dodgers players embracing fatherhood, contributing to a supportive team culture.
As a father of two, Dave Roberts is a true believer. "Dad strength," he declared Sunday morning, "is real."
Roberts joked that Ohtani could set some Statcast records with his newfound dad strength: "Now that he is a father, we might see some 120[-mph] exit velos off the bat."
Roberts believes players with children benefit in more ways than one on the baseball field: "Some of the attributes you get from being a dad do translate to the baseball field."
Ohtani has joined Betts, Freeman, Muncy, and Smith among Dodgers players with children, showcasing the supportive family culture within the team.
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