On Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night, the Japanese superstar wasn't the only one that put on a show, as his dog 'Decoy' threw out the first pitch and wowed the crowd.
Decoy, Shohei Ohtani’s dog, really just threw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
This might be the greatest day of all time 💙🐶
Via @sportsnetla pic.twitter.com/7r7LMoWzru
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 29, 2024
40,000 fans in attendance received their own bobblehead, which featured Ohtani with his dog, while a select few lucky fans also received a gold version.
The first gold bobblehead goes to Shohei and Decoy. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/lpziRN9d8X
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 28, 2024
There was so much anticipation for this night that fans actually camped outside the stadium up to eight hours early.
Fans are in line 8 hours ahead of first pitch for Shohei Ohtani's bobblehead 😳
📸: @EHernandezTV pic.twitter.com/WfD9lXLK4k
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 28, 2024
It’s 2:50… first pitch is at 7:10.
SHOHEI OHTANI bobble head nights are something special. pic.twitter.com/pBakVBPQjq
— Olivia Garvey (@OliviaNBCLA) August 28, 2024
For all the hype that came with this special night, Ohtani surely did not disappoint. As he hit a lead-off home run in storybook fashion, and went on to steal two bases.
Shohei Ohtani homers on his bobblehead night! pic.twitter.com/49zg5xg0uE
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2024
The only players in MLB history with 42 home runs and 42 stolen bases in the same season:
Shohei Ohtani (2024)
Alex Rodriguez (1998)No player in MLB history has had 43 home runs and 43 stolen bases in a season.
Ohtani could do it before September.
pic.twitter.com/G2y41BHdny— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) August 29, 2024
As a result of the Player of the Game's performance, the Dodgers won the game 6-4.
Shohei Ohtani goes 2-for-4 with a HR (42) and two SB (42) as the @Dodgers win on Shohei and Decoy bobblehead night. pic.twitter.com/xzaz1LmDyP
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2024
Along with having 42 home runs and 42 stolen bases, Ohtani has a .295 batting average (.999 OPS) and has contributed 95 RBI's, 104 runs.
Considering there is still a month left on the season, the 30-year-old is on pace to potentially become the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases.
Shohei Ohtani just:
- Had fans come 10 hours early for his bobblehead night
- Put in more pitching work pre-game
- Helped his dog throw out the first pitch
- Hit a solo home run in the first inning minutes afterINSANE 🐐pic.twitter.com/Lo2MFfa4GE
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 29, 2024
To mention, for the fans who witnessed Ohtani show out on his bobblehead night, they also get to take home the special piece of memorabilia to remember the special night.
And for those who received a gold one, they are worth a fortune in the resell market, fetching lucrative prices on eBay, so they may have a decision to make, if they want to keep it as a memory or sell it for a couple thousand dollars.
🚨 OHTANI BOBBLEHEAD 🚨
The Dodgers held their second Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway last night and collectors are paying as much as $2,000+ for it on eBay! 🤯
The first 40,000 fans to enter the stadium received a bobblehead. Most of which featured Ohtani in a white uniform… pic.twitter.com/S1l6wtz2Xi
— The Collectibles Guru (@ericwhiteback) August 29, 2024
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