A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy might be in need of a raise … as the guy snagged a baseball just before it hit the team’s biggest superstar — Shohei Ohtani!!!
Check out the crazy video … just as Shohei was waiting to hit the on-deck circle during Los Angeles’ game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday evening, a baseball came flying into the dugout.
Give that kid a raise. He just saved Shohei Ohtani’s life.
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— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) June 27, 2024
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While Ohtani and others had the normal reaction to duck … the bat boy stood in front of the designated hitter, and caught the bullet of a baseball with his bare hands before it did some serious damage.
Following the surreal moment … the bat boy tried to play it cool — letting out a breath before giving the baseball to a fan in the stands. Ohtani seemed appreciative of his effort, approaching him and appearing to thank him.
The Dodgers are no doubt very thankful for the catch as well … as Ohtani has been crushing it for L.A. this season. He currently has a .322 batting average, with 25 home runs and 61 RBIs. Already down Mookie Betts, the NL favorites could not afford to lose Shohei to a rogue baseball.
The moment didn’t seem to knock Ohtani off his game — he went 1-for-2 on the night with a homer. He drew two walks too … as the Dodgers won 4-0.
