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Ohtani's Children's Book Celebrates Dog, Supports Animal Rescue

2/4/2026

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Shohei Ohtani, the baseball star, releases his children's book Decoy Saves Opening Day on February 3, co-authored with Michael Blank and illustrated by Fanny Liem.
The 32-page story features Decoy, Ohtani's dog, a Dutch Kooikerhondje, who forgets his lucky baseball before the ceremonial first pitch.
The book supports animal rescue organizations and notes Decoy's fame during Ohtani's MVP celebrations, when he was dubbed the Dodgers' "Most Valuable Pet."

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani, the baseball star, releases his children's book Decoy Saves Opening Day on February 3, co-authored with Michael Blank and illustrated by Fanny Liem.
The 32-page story features Decoy, Ohtani's dog, a Dutch Kooikerhondje, who forgets his lucky baseball before the ceremonial first pitch.
The book supports animal rescue organizations and notes Decoy's fame during Ohtani's MVP celebrations, when he was dubbed the Dodgers' "Most Valuable Pet."