Shohei Ohtani kissed his dog instead of his wife after winning the MVP award

As any pet owner can attest, man’s best friend is often homebound. Los angeles dodger superstar Shohei OhtaniA dog, a dog, a decoy, it seems that they are not the same.

Ohtani, 31, won his fourth MVP award and third in a row in the National League on Thursday, Nov. 13, and celebrated with a face-plant while his wife, Mamiko Tanakaclapping beside them.

The former Toronto Blue bench coach Don’t take it easyWho and his team just lost in the national series to Ohtani’s Hodger, they made the announcement to watch on the MLB network. When the camera cut to Ohtani, he was watching from the bed sitting between him and Tanaka.

When he took the initiative, 64, said the name of Ophani, the star of the Dodger who gave a light shoulder before snatching his wife from the mercy of Decoy.

After kissing Celoy, Ohtani was presented with his latest MVP award on the heels of his 55th career hitting streak.

“The biggest thing is obviously being able to win the World Series,” he said through his translator, via MLB.com. “That’s first and foremost. You know, it’s, it’s the icing on the cake just to be able to get each award, but I really appreciate the support from all my coworkers, everyone around me, my support staff.”

The unusual two-way player, which means that Ohtani both hits and bases, added that he hopes to return from the beginning of next season. He did not take the mound in 2025 until he recovered from elbow surgery.

Fans know the last time is now, as Ohtani has turned baseball celebrities. In addition to bringing him to the ballpark, the world series in a series of parades and the red carpet of stars, Ohtani showed a custom anointing, a children’s book was written about him because of the US embassy in Japan.

On Ohtani’s Birthday Night in 2024, Decoy even delivered the first pitch, taking the ball off the plate and delivering it to his own home base, which was returning from behind home plate. Ohtani later said he spent three weeks working on a trick to make sure he was ready.

“It’s a really special night,” Ohtani told MLB.com at the time. “I hope to buy him some special food.”

His boss, Dave Robertsno wonder the pooch was able to climb for a while.

“I heard that Decoy was going to throw the first pitch, and I was impressed that the dog was already trained,” he said. “I think it’s Shohei’s dog, that shouldn’t be surprising. That was impressive.”

While Ohtani won the award undeservedly, taking home all of the first place votes, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber placed second again Juan Soto The New York Mets come on at three o’clock.

In the American League, New York Yankees Slugger Aaron’s judge he won his third MVP award, pitching out Cal raleigh of the Seattle Mariners. Judge, 33, also watched the announcement with his family, including his wife, Samantha Bracksieckand their two dogs, Gus and Penny.

Unlike Celoy, who sat quietly as the case progressed, Gus began barking at the party.