The city of Los Angeles has announced May 17 as Shohei Ohtani day going forward.
The city of Los Angeles announced on Friday that May 17 will officially be known as "Shohei Ohtani Day" as a way to honor the Dodgers' superstar.Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman were with Ohtani at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday to accept the recognition.
Added Kasten: “Simply put, Shohei has become part of the fabric of Los Angeles. Since becoming a member of the Dodger family in December, Shohei has been everything we’ve hoped for and more. We are grateful for his accomplishments on the field, his warmth in the clubhouse and his character in all respects – and we congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.”
Ohtani signed with the Dodgers in Dec. 2023 on a record10-year, $700 million deal. He has exceeded all expectations so far in his first season with Los Angeles, hitting 360/.430/.669 with 12 home runs and 30 runs batted in. He also leads Major League Baseball with his 1.099 OPS.
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