No one is a bigger fan of Shohei Ohtani than his parents, Kayoko and Toru Ohtani. Since welcoming their son on July 5, 1994, the couple have supported the talented pitcher throughout his baseball career. When he was a child, Shohei's father, Toru, even coached him in the sport.

Shohei Ohtani smiled and laughed about the derisive chant directed at him late in Toronto’s opening win. Blue Jays fans remain stung he signed with the Dodgers in December 2023 rather than their team.

Is Shohei Ohtani the best baseball player ever? Why Dodgers' 2-way superstar has GOAT case vs. Babe Ruth originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Shohei Ohtani has captured the baseball world's attention and imagination, over and over.