Shohei Otani is loved not only for his talent but also for his generosity. When the Los Angeles Dodgers gathered for a team dinner to celebrate Jack Flaherty’s birthday, Ohtani picked up the tab.
The move was a testament to how smoothly Ohtani transitioned to the Dodgers in his first season with the team. It also tells the story of the team’s camaraderie within the Dodgers’ clubhouse, highlighting the chemistry between the players on the 2024 roster.
“We had a lot of guys who could pick it up, but Shaw wanted to jump on it,” Flaherty told MLB Network.
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After Ohtani injured his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series, there was speculation that he would not be in the lineup for the Dodgers’ first game in the Bronx.
The Los Angeles superstar let his teammates know he would be playing via text message. Ohtani’s message was a relief to the Dodgers, who were already heading to the airport after the game.
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