Los Angeles declares May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day in honor of Dodgers star

May 17 is now Shohei Ohtani Day in Los Angeles. The Dodgers' superstar was presented with a city council resolution that declared May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day. Full story: abc7.com/post/shohei-ohtani-d...

[@thomasalden6263]

Proud of him he’s a great guy and a great player

[@Kathy-22]

Agree. Congratulations Shohei Ohtani

[@jamesNKYI3806]

Shohei looks like Clark Kent aka Superman.

[@Shakazulu6.1]

I also have that impression about him.

[@Shakazulu6.1]

This is awesome.

[@stevesmith756]

Why?

[@Shakazulu6.1]

@@stevesmith756 why not

[@stevesmith756]

@@Shakazulu6.1 because he hits a ball far?

[@LvyPK]

He also throws it really hard too

[@Shakazulu6.1]

@@stevesmith756 he is an icon. He inspires many children all over the world. He is a good human being who is very good at the sport. That’s why

[@user-kd9xd8pf8k]

I can learn a lot from him in terms of humanity. 

[@stevesmith756]

You can bet on that

[@commentator2.0]

I learned how to make bets thanks to him. I’m up bigly

[@user-ig7nu5qn7k]

​@@commentator2.0 Just read the criminal complaint if you happen to be literate.

[@nacberger]

Many thanks LA City and Dodgers for accepting for Ohtani from JPN.

[@bennynguyen9452]

🎉🎉🎉❤

[@jamesNKYI3806]

Korean's have accepted Shohei as one of their own. Nothing is impossible for Shohei "Shotime" Ohtani. Shohei is not only a Japanese superstar he is a world class superstar. I think he will be as recognizable as Messi by people around the world. Im so glad Dodgers are showcase Ohtani to the fans and the media.

[@Kathy-22]

@@jamesNKYI3806, fantastic. ❤️

[@maiku_torauto]

We are very proud of you!

[@annc998]

5/17 Shohei Ohtani Day, decided by city of LA! Wow!

[@user-xe7gh9ji2y]

大谷選手は、同じカリフォルニア州アナハイムのエンゼルスの時、投打での活躍でMVPとなった。日本政府からスポーツなどで秀でた活躍をした選手への内閣総理大臣賞の話がありましたが、その時は、成長の途中だったので、受賞を断りました。 今年は、リハビリ中で打席だけですが、多くの日本企業がスポンサーとなったり、観客動員数が増えたり、各地からのファンも増え経済効果をもたらした。また、様々な形で寄付金をだし、病気の子供たちや被災者に社会貢献をしている。 10年間の契約の中で、大谷選手の経済効果や社会的貢献、大リーグでの活躍を期待します。その時は、日米のスポーツを通しての友好や子供たちの将来への夢の懸け橋として、内閣総理大臣賞を受賞すべきと思います🎉🎉🎊🎊

[@Keeazul]

Happy for Shohei, pity for lonely haters and the unicorn blasts off another HR on his day whatever they curse.

[@0my1414j]

I couldn’t imagine

[@inoko3423]

凄い😅

[@mikeymike7738]

Thank God he didn’t go to SF

[@JazminJuarezAngryChibi2019]

NICEEE 😆😆😆

[@tobiasmontiel5511]

Ohtani needs to win a world series first before awarding him with anything. smh

[@Adam-tw8yd]

Fr

[@tobypark2045]

That’s one sharply dressed man

[@arsnltv2597]

hi

[@1SouthernRaj]

lol I guess we can 100% angels are not LA team

[@Scrappy90059]

Pookie an Ray Ray love they salves a sigh of cole slaw to go with they ribs and breads and they grape sodas👍

[@Blackgents]

Why?

[@street_cheeks]

priorities....can we get a cops ticketing dangerous drivers, trash pick up, and road repair month in fn LA?

[@qvash8517]

This is just a silly attempt to deflect from their failures

[@nbaoldgirl]

On this day every year I will gamble and play with some balls in his honor. ⚾️❤

[@user-nb8mk5el6z]

Kobe had to die RIP to get a day this guy played 40+ games as a dodger and got a day wow SMH

[@GingerAmberLynn]

Shohei was not as rape-y as Kobe.

[@inathoiehohs8551]

I love Ohtani as much as the next guy but this adulation needs to stop or it's gonna' jinx him.

[@donnietsunami]

Wtf?

[@kidpoker9408]

Hey kids it ok to gamble

[@bilbobaggins8108]

lame

[@parisbeech2180]

Cry😢😂

[@gerardoarellano6789]

Jealousy is a mofo 😅

[@parisbeech2180]

@@gerardoarellano6789 yep

[@Adam-tw8yd]

​@parisbeech2180 win a ws first!

[@parisbeech2180]

@@Adam-tw8yd cry some more the hate is real 🤣😂

[@Tbcycoji]

what's with the adulation with that player ?

[@nettieamaya5108]

All this money and the dude CAN’T HIGHER SOMEONE TO HELP HIM SPEAK ENGLISH!!!! MAKE AN EFFORT!!!!

[@amintavillalobos9766]

Señor si UD no lo sabía Othani habla inglés, solo en las conferencias de prensa utiliza al traductor. Cuando le entregaron el premio MVP Othani dió su discurso en inglés yo ví el vídeo. Siempre es bueno informarse bien .🙏

[@stevesmith756]

If only Pete Rose had a fall guy like Ohtani

[@user-ig7nu5qn7k]

You can't even read the criminal complaint? Your literacy is in deep trouble.

[@KeepItReal213]

you are trash

[@qvash8517]

Love Shohei but this seems to be a silly day with silly politicians

[@commentator2.0]

Wow LA gets lamer everyday

[@parisbeech2180]

Someone jealous 😂

[@newyorkhardcore3353]

such BS he just started playing this year and naming a day for him. what about for ex player that are in the HOF. even the ynakkess havnt done this for Judge and Judge is a 10x the player of this guy

[@vgd87]

Well… maybe you should ask the Yankees why they haven’t done it for Judge.

[@FRFitJourney]

I think Ohtani's economic impact is noteworthy. Of course, Judge is an outstanding player as well, but Ohtani is a superstar for Asians. He signed a $700 million, 10-year contract in baseball and also has significant endorsement income. For example, Aaron Judge's endorsement income in 2023 was $4.5 million, while Ohtani's was $65 million. His influence on Los Angeles extends beyond baseball.

[@Kathy-22]

@@FRFitJourney, true. Shohei Ohtani is a worldwide superstar. While Aaron Judge is only an American star.

[@philvie]

Why did he get a day? He's only been on the team for 2 months, plus he's a gambler

[@kumaslime8478]

ha?? are you an idiot?

[@paulineabalos6684]

Wait what??😂

[@user-ig7nu5qn7k]

If you don't know by now, DOJ, IRS and Homeland Security concluded that Shohei was a total victim. But hey, you're more than welcome to try your hardest to prove those federal investigators all wrong.

[@gerardoarellano6789]

You’re probably an Angeles fan 😢

[@Kathy-22]

@@user-ig7nu5qn7k, well said.

[@stevesmith756]

Pete Rose should be in the hall of fame

[@stevesmith756]

I “bet” he gets another plaque

[@rittlethrone]

you forgot to capitalize BET so people would know how hilarious (and uneducated) you are

[@CLMillerart]

Shitty network