Shohei Ohtani is enjoying a record-breaking season in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and if anyone doubted how popular he is, we got a clue on Wednesday.
The Dodgers are giving away Ohtani bobbleheads on Wednesday night, and fans have been lining up since 11 a.m. to get them. The game doesn’t start until 7:10 p.m. The diehard fans are lining up eight hours before first pitch. That’s pretty crazy behavior.
Fans line up at the gates at 11 a.m. for Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Night. Game time begins at 7:10 p.m. pic.twitter.com/ibr8Glepxj
– Elisa Hernandez (@EHernandezTV) 28 August 2024
Another look at the line.
Fans are already lining up in front of Dodger Stadium before 12 noon, waiting for the raffle for the new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead.
The Dodgers don’t play until 7:10 p.m.
No fan base is more loyal.
(H/T @suebaaby on IG) pic.twitter.com/onrBbA6mRs
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) 28 August 2024
Are they loyal fans or crazy people? Maybe a bit of both.
Ohtani has established himself as one of the best baseball players in the world, and after signing a 10-year, $700 million contract in the offseason, he is the face of the Dodgers now and in the future. And he delivered this season.
Heading into Wednesday night’s game, the 30-year-old superstar has a .294 batting average, .379 on-base percentage and .614 slugging average. His .994 OPS is fourth-best in baseball, and he has 40 home runs, 94 RBIs and 40 stolen bases. He is the sixth and fastest player to join the 40/40 club this season.
Apparently, Dodgers fans are already keen on the superstar and are willing to stand in line for almost half a day just for a bobblehead.
