Shohei Ohtani has made history by clinching the iconic bobblehead, a coveted achievement for any baseball athlete. Fans outside Dodger Stadium lined up in huge numbers, gathering even hours before the first pitch, eager to witness the legendary Japanese star receive the bobblehead. The excitement also extended to Ohtani’s dog, Decoy. Once inside the stadium, fans were treated to Decoy throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The real game then commenced, with Ohtani hitting his 42nd home run of the season and stealing two bases, contributing to the Dodgers’ 6-4 victory.
Fans entered the stadium hours before the match to catch a glimpse or even get their hands on the Ohtani figurine. Dodgers’ officials announced that only the first 40,000 fans would receive the bobblehead. These fans also had the opportunity to see Decoy in action. Additionally, the Dodgers announced that a limited number of golden versions of the bobblehead would be handed out to a few lucky fans.
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A bobblehead is a type of doll with a large head, commonly used by sports teams, especially in baseball, to promote the game and attract fans worldwide. These figurines typically recreate or represent players or mascots. The term “bobblehead” was first coined in 1963, and Major League Baseball used the first bobblehead in 1960, made from ceramic and papier-mâché, representing each team in the league.
The stage was set for a grand spectacle as the game began with fireworks. Shohei Ohtani hit his 42nd home run of the season, going 2-for-4 with runs scored and stealing two bases, all of which contributed to the Dodgers’ victory. Before the match, Ohtani mentioned that it took three weeks to train Decoy for the ceremonial pitch. “I think I was more nervous with the ceremonial pitch than Decoy. I’m glad everything went well,” Ohtani said.
