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Dodgers Boost Ohtani Bobblehead Giveaway to 54,000

4/11/2026

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Dodgers Honor Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers will give away the Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers star) 'Greatest Game' Bobblehead Part 1 at Friday's game versus the Texas Rangers.
The giveaway quantity rose from 40,000 to 54,000 bobbleheads.
The bobblehead honors Ohtani's 2025 NLCS performance with three homers and six scoreless innings in Game 4.
A second bobblehead for his pitching will release on July 8, while resale on eBay has reached about $135.

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Ohtani Aims Record

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers matched Ichiro Suzuki's 43-game on-base streak against the Texas Rangers, aiming to break it.
In the 2026 season, Ohtani has a .267 batting average with three home runs and eight RBIs.
The Dodgers will host a bobblehead giveaway for the first 54,000 fans at Friday's game to honor his National League Championship Series performance.

History

Historical Context

Ichiro Suzuki's groundbreaking 2001 MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners marked a pivotal moment for Japanese players in baseball. He achieved a .350 batting average and set a rookie record with 242 hits, earning both the AL MVP and Rookie of the Year awards. His recent on-base streak, matched by Shohei Ohtani, underscores the lasting influence of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball.

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Dodgers Honor Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers will give away the Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers star) 'Greatest Game' Bobblehead Part 1 at Friday's game versus the Texas Rangers.
The giveaway quantity rose from 40,000 to 54,000 bobbleheads.
The bobblehead honors Ohtani's 2025 NLCS performance with three homers and six scoreless innings in Game 4.
A second bobblehead for his pitching will release on July 8, while resale on eBay has reached about $135.

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