Shohei Ohtani often shows his kindness through gestures like tipping his hat to coaches and trying to be the peacemaker, and many people view Ohtani as a kind person. The recent Dodgers-Padres rivalry game turned heated with bench-clearing tensions after a pitch hit Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.
Both teams went back and forth by hitting each other. However, when Ohtani got hit, he calmly waved off his teammates who were ready to retaliate. What he did next shocked many. The Dodgers star approached the Padres’ dugout to speak with their players and coaches in a measured and respectful manner. He even shook hands with some Padres players on the field.
While some fans see this as a great gesture, others feel that Shohei Ohtani is too soft. MLB fans were split on the responses. Here are some fan reactions from X.
A dugout mic caught what Shohei said to the Padres after getting hit by a pitch in the bottom of the ninth:
— Talkin’ Basabell (@TalkinBasabell_) June 20, 2025
“True strength is shown not in revenge, but in forgiveness.” pic.twitter.com/NjwZyXmKqP
“Respect Othani he comes in peace,” one fan wrote.
Respect Othani he comes in peace
— Free_Press4U (@Mymvpson) June 21, 2025
“This dude is so damn soft, does he think he’s a samurai or something? Grow a pair and go throw a punch dude,” another fan said.
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This dude is so damn soft, does he think he’s a samurai or something? Grow a pair and go throw a punch dude 😭😭😭😭
— Unbiased Mets Fan (@TheMetsX) June 20, 2025
“Isn’t this the guy that let his translator take the fall for his own gambling. It’s why the Angels let him go. They didn’t want the scandal. Look into it,” another fan wrote.
Isn’t this the guy that let his translator take the fall for his own gambling. It’s why the Angels let him go. They didn’t want the scandal. Look into it.
— LA Veteran (@SuihkonenKirt) June 21, 2025
“Shohei say, man who stand on toilet is high on pot,” another fan chimed in.
Shohei say, man who stand on toilet is high on pot.
— ßølt (@CryftBolt) June 20, 2025
“Wait until he wears one on his wrist and his season is over. Put your sword away soft ass shohei,” one fan chimed in.
Wait until he wears one on his wrist and his season is over. Put your sword away soft ass shohei
— Jeff Powers (@JDPowPow) June 20, 2025
“Honestly I’m surprised he wasn’t thrown at again for that nonsense,” another fan responded.
Honestly I’m surprised he wasn’t thrown at again for that nonsense.
— FGM (@frankiegems) June 20, 2025
that's what MLB said after the betting scandal forgiveness 😛
— M (@1guel_) June 20, 2025
Shohei so wise 🙏
— Monster Bet (@monsterdotbet) June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Against The Washington Nationals In Game 3
Ohtani is back on the mound, and that means good news for Dodgers fans. The All-Star is ready to pitch at the right time and ease the team’s injured starting rotation burden. Ohtani already made an appearance on the mound, and he’s slowly pitching up the pace.
The two-way star has a 0-0 record with a 9.00 ERA. Ohtani has yet to get his first strikeout; he’s been taking things slow after pitching only one inning for the team. Several MLB insiders and fans opened up about Ohtani getting hit against the Padres.
