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Shohei Ohtani is owning the moment as the Dodgers power through the 2025 World Series against the Blue Jays and headlines everywhere are screaming about his two-home run performance in Game 3 on October 27th, a night when he crushed a 388-foot shot to right field in the third inning and then followed with a game-tying missile to left-center in the seventh. With exit velocities north of 100 miles per hour, his bat speed and clutch presence have left both FOX Sports and MLB commentators marveling at his habit of rewriting the script on baseball’s biggest stage. Ohtani capped off that night with an RBI double that continued to fuel the Dodgers’ comeback efforts. Postgame coverage across MLB.com, FOX Sports, and social media platforms has been wall-to-wall with highlight reels and superlatives, and Ohtani’s home run highlights have been among the most shared sports clips globally over the last 48 hours.
His on-field heroics aren’t just making headlines, they’re deepening the business impact he’s having in LA. The Sports Business Journal reports the Dodgers have now crossed $200 million in annual sponsorship revenue, a North American record, with Ohtani’s star appeal credited as a key driver. Attendance at Dodger Stadium just hit an all-time high, surpassing 4 million fans this season, while Ohtani’s jersey continues to lead all MLB sales for the third straight year. Japanese sponsorships and Dodgers merchandise only multiply, with new Japanese brands jumping on board to capitalize on Ohtani’s international appeal. Stories from ABC7 and other outlets this week feature superfans traveling from Japan and fans gathering in Little Tokyo, where every Ohtani home run turns into a literal sake celebration.
Online and in-person, the Ohtani effect has spilled over into pop culture. There’s a viral Instagram buzz around LA homestays catering to Japanese Dodger fans, complete with Ohtani memorabilia, and waves of fans showing off custom Ohtani jerseys and mochi in Little Tokyo. Locally, murals and fan art marking his impact are now pilgrimage sites for Dodgers and baseball fans alike.
While rumors always swirl around big stars, there are no substantive reports of off-field drama or unconfirmed controversies this week. The focus is squarely on his World Series performance and his transformation into not just the Dodgers’ engine but the sport’s global standard-bearer. As the World Series story unfolds, nearly every major sports outlet agrees: these are the most biographically significant days of Shohei Ohtani’s already legendary career.
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