Many believe that Shohei Ohtani is the face of Major League Baseball. The slugger is undeniably the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise. Some disagree that Ohtani is the face of MLB since there are several other players who are equally good.
Likewise, fans are unhappy when the league constantly promotes Ohtani. Recently, the league took to their social media account to post an image on Mother’s Day. As many anticipated, the image featured Ohtani and his mother, Kayoko Ohtani.
“Mom will always be your biggest fan! #MothersDay,” the league shared with an image of Shohei Ohtani and his mom when he was young.
Mom will always be your biggest fan! #MothersDay pic.twitter.com/FK9M3XlhPu
— MLB (@MLB) May 11, 2025
Fans blasted the league for its post on social media. Here are some reactions from X.
“This is cult-like behavior,” one fan wrote.
This is cult-like behavior
— John Reese (@_universe_boss_) May 11, 2025
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“Of course they’re gonna make it about Ohtani smh,” one fan said.
Of course they're gonna make it about Ohtani smh
— Azsportsgirl224 (@studios2491) May 11, 2025
“I don’t even have to ask who this is, because this account has become the personal account for Shohei “I Bet On Sports” Ohtani,” another fan chimed in.
I don’t even have to ask who this is, because this account has become the personal account for Shohei “I Bet On Sports” Ohtani.
— Evil Empire Sports (@EEmpireSports) May 11, 2025
“Still making Mother’s Day about Shohei somehow,” another fan replied.
Still making Mother’s Day about Shohei somehow
— Not Jake 🥷🏻 (@CincyHub) May 11, 2025
“It will never end with the Dodgers and Ohtani worship!” one fan responded.
It will never end with the dodgers and Othani worship!
— Sonny *✧ 🌙 (@thesonster) May 11, 2025
“Always making everything about Shohei somehow,” one fan chipped in.
always making everything about shohei somehow
— Doodoo (@Doodoo864067093) May 11, 2025
GLAZED
— fearless swami (@thehtownjay) May 11, 2025
Shohei Ohtani And The Dodgers Look To Another World Series Run
The Dodgers have a great chance of making it to the World Series. Ohtani is keen on winning more rings, and he’s already doing his best at the plate. The two-way star is also gearing up to pitch sometime soon.
Ohtani already has a dozen home runs this season, along with 10 stolen bases. The All-Star seems to be eyeing another 50-50 season. He has the potential to hit 50-plus home runs with ease at this pace.
Shohei Ohtani has a batting average of .305 with a .410 OBP and a 1.059 OPS. He has 46 hits in 151 at-bats. The Dodgers are eyeing their second consecutive World Series win, and Ohtani will play a crucial role. Dodgers fans are eagerly waiting for Ohtani to get onto the mound. Meanwhile, players like Michael Conforto are struggling to perform.
