Shohei Ohtani

Japanese baseball player (born 1994)

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Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Shotime", he has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Because of his elite contributions as a hitter and as a pitcher, a rarity as a two-way player, Ohtani's 2021–2024 seasons are considered among the greatest in baseball history, with some comparing them favorably to the early career of Babe Ruth.

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Dodgers Parade Through Downtown L.A. To Celebrate World Series The L.A. Dodgers are World Series champions once again, but unlike their last title in 2020 -- they're getting a parade this time around ... and TMZ Sports is live-streaming the whole thing!! Shohei.. TMZ.com - Published 22 hours ago
Shohei Ohtani Celebrates NL West Title With Decoy, Champagne Shohei Ohtani punched his ticket to the playoffs for the first time in his career ... and the Japanese superstar partied like it on Thursday -- commemorating the moment with his Dodger teammates, wife.. TMZ.com - Published on September 27, 2024
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Diddy, Hoda Kotb, Shohei Ohtani Diddy is planning to take the witness stand, Hoda Kotb is saying goodbye and Shohei Ohtani's record home run ball is going to auction ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes. First up on "TMZ Live,".. TMZ.com - Published on September 27, 2024

Fan files legal claim over Ohtani's 50-50 ball auction An 18-year-old baseball fan files a legal claim he is the rightful owner of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home-run ball, after it was put up for auction. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani 50/50 Ball Auction To Go On Despite New Lawsuit MLB artifact hunters will still have the chance to bid on Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball on Friday ... despite a new lawsuit that's reportedly trying to halt the proceedings. According to.. TMZ.com - Published on September 26, 2024
Ball for Ohtani's historic 50th home run - yours for $4.5m The ball that Shohei Ohtani hit to claim his historic 50th home run of the current MLB season is now for sale at auction. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024

Shohei Ohtani 50th Home Run Ball Hits Auction Block With Starting Bid Of $500K The baseball that officially gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented 50/50 season has just hit the auction block ... but if you don't have deep pockets, you won't have a shot at getting it -- because its.. TMZ.com - Published on September 25, 2024
Ohtani hits 53rd home run of season Shohei Ohtani hits his 53rd home run of the season to help LA Dodgers to a 6-5 win over Colorado Rockies. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2024
Shohei Ohtani 50th Home Run Ball Worth $500,000, Auction Experts Say 8:09 AM PT -- After further review, David Kohler tells TMZ Sports he and his SCP Auctions team now believe the ball would sell for around $500,000 if it hits the block. The man who pulled Shohei.. TMZ.com - Published on September 20, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Reaches 50 Stolen Bases, 50 Home Runs 5:25 PM PT -- Shohei Ohtani added another home run to his tally ... launching a three-run shot 440 feet. He ended the day a perfect 6-6, with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and two stolen bases. 3:57 PM PT.. TMZ.com - Published on September 20, 2024

Dodgers star Ohtani makes MLB 50-50 history Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024
'He could go down as best ever' - Ohtani makes MLB 50-50 history Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024
Shohei Ohtani's Dog, Decoy, Performs Perfect First Pitch Before Dodgers Game Shohei Ohtani and his wife aren't the only athletes in the family ... 'cause the Dodgers superstar's adorable dog, Decoy, stole the show with a perfect "first pitch" at Wednesday's game!! The Japanese.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2024	Dodgers star Ohtani's dog 'throws out' first pitch Watch LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's dog 'Decoy' throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of his owners game against the Baltimore Orioles. BBC Sport - Published on August 29, 2024
Dodgers Fans Line Up Eight Hours Early For Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Giveaway Dozens -- if not hundreds -- of Dodgers fans are ensuring they'll get a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead later Wednesday ... by lining up in front of the stadium -- OVER EIGHT HOURS EARLY!! First pitch in Los.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2024	Shohei Ohtani's Historic 176th Home Run Ball Hits Auction, Could Fetch $200K The fan who caught Shohei Ohtani's historic 176th home run is about to be a whole lot richer ... TMZ Sports has learned the man's putting the ball up for auction -- and it's expected to net him a small.. TMZ.com - Published on August 12, 2024
'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch's Autographed Trading Cards Selling For $100 Move over, LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani ... there's a new name taking over the trading card market -- "Hawk Tuah" girl Haliey Welch!! The internet sensation -- who went viral just weeks ago -- inked.. TMZ.com - Published on July 23, 2024	Shohei Ohtani Accused Of Making Lewd Gesture After Stealing Base Shohei Ohtani appalled some fans on Wednesday after he appeared to celebrate a stolen base with a lewd gesture ... but upon further review, it seems he was simply shakin' dirt. Take a look at how the.. TMZ.com - Published on July 11, 2024
Shohei Ohtani's Home Run Ball Hits Kid In Forehead Good news, bad news for Shohei Ohtani -- The good news?? He hit his 27th home run of the season on Tuesday. The bad?? The ball landed right on a little kid's noggin. The dinger went down during the.. TMZ.com - Published on July 3, 2024	Shohei Ohtani Saved From Rogue Baseball By Dodgers' Bat Boy A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy might be in need of a raise ... as the guy snagged a baseball just before it hit the team's biggest superstar -- Shohei Ohtani!!! Check out the crazy video ... just as.. TMZ.com - Published on June 27, 2024
Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges Ippei Mizuhara -- Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter -- just showed up to court and pleaded guilty to two federal charges ... stemming from allegations he stole from the MLB superstar in order to pay.. TMZ.com - Published on June 4, 2024	Shohei Ohtani Buys Adam Carolla's Mansion For $7.85 Million Shohei Ohtani is putting his historic contract to good use -- the Dodgers superstar just snagged a ritzy mansion in Los Angeles for $7.85 million ... a place formerly owned by comedian Adam Carolla... TMZ.com - Published on May 23, 2024
MLB star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud Ippei Mizuhara agrees to plead guilty to stealing from Japanese baseball star in the US. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2024	Ippei Mizuhara Surrenders To Feds After Bank Fraud Charge Ippei Mizuhara has surrendered to authorities ... federal prosecutors just announced he turned himself in Friday morning -- less than 24 hours after he was hit with a bank fraud charge. Shohei Ohtani's.. TMZ.com - Published on April 12, 2024
TMZ TV Hot Takes: O.J. Simpson Dead, Bianca Censori, Shohei Ohtani It's almost the weekend, but another busy day of big news hit Thursday ... and, TMZ was there to cover it all. On "TMZ Live," Charles and Jason break down O.J. Simpson's death ... discussing the life.. TMZ.com - Published on April 12, 2024	Ohtani interpreter charged with stealing over $16m Prosecutors say Ippei Mizhuara impersonated the baseball star to banks to steal millions for betting. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2024
Japanese interpreter charged with stealing more than $16m from baseball star Shohei Ohtani Japanese baseballer Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has been accused of stealing more than $16m (£12.75m) from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover gambling debts. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024	Dodgers Fan Says Team Pressured Her Into Giving Up Shohei Ohtani Home Run Ball The Dodgers fan who caught Shohei Ohtani's home run on Wednesday night is now upset with her favorite team ... claiming officials from the org pressured her into giving it up for a low-ball offer... TMZ.com - Published on April 5, 2024
Mookie Betts Says Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal Not A Distraction Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts tells TMZ Sports despite all of the recent drama surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter ... L.A. is absolutely locked in on the 2024 season. Betts made it.. TMZ.com - Published on March 28, 2024	Baseball star Shohei Ohtani denies involvement in interpreter betting scandal Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has broken his silence over a betting scandal involving his interpreter by strongly denying any involvement. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Denies Making Sports Bets, Calls Ippei Mizuhara A Liar Shohei Ohtani just broke his silence on the gambling scandal surrounding his former interpreter -- and the Dodgers star was adamant he never placed any sports bets. The 29-year-old addressed the media.. TMZ.com - Published on March 25, 2024	Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge Kate Middleton has come out with what has really been happening, and it's so sad ... and, the Ohtani scandal is riveting, don't you think? So we gotta ask ... TMZ.com - Published on March 23, 2024
TMZ TV Recap: Kate Middleton's Cancer, Candace Owens Fired, Shohei Ohtani It's the weekend, and what better to unwind than touch base on our TV show topics?! Let's start with "TMZ Live," where the biggest news of the day dominated our entire show -- namely, the fact Kate.. TMZ.com - Published on March 23, 2024	TMZ TV Recap: Michael Jackson's Family Drama, Neuralink, Shohei Ohtani We're finally at the finish line here at TMZ, and we're finishing strong with our TV topics. First, we got "TMZ Live" ... where Charles and Harvey talked about the brewing drama among Michael Jackson's.. TMZ.com - Published on March 22, 2024
MLB Looking Into Shohei Ohtani's Potential Involvement In Gambling Scandal MLB is doing its due diligence with Shohei Ohtani ... with sources telling TMZ Sports that league officials are gathering information to determine if the face of baseball was involved in the gambling.. TMZ.com - Published on March 21, 2024