Some athletes celebrate victories with champagne showers. Shohei Ohtani? He gets a hero’s welcome from a four-legged VIP.
Fresh off his Tokyo Series spectacle, the baseball phenom returned home to a greeting that could outshine any MVP award. Forget analysts—Decoy, his ever-adoring canine companion, had the final word on his performance, and fans couldn’t get enough.
Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy have been there together throughout the star’s Dodgers journey. And when Ohtani returned home after sweeping the Cubs in the Tokyo Series, Decoy gave him a waggy welcome.
Shohei Ohtani couldn’t hold back from sharing this adorable moment with his fans. We are all going awww over Decoy’s puppy eyes, shared on the two-way star’s Instagram story, and well, Shotime is back home! Decoy was introduced to the MLB community after Ohtani won the second AL MVP Award in 2023. Ohtani shared, “He’s named Dekopin. For people here, I think the pronunciation is difficult. His original name was Decoy. So when I explain it to people here, I introduce him as Decoy because it’s easier.”
Awwww Shohei and Decoy finally back together pic.twitter.com/Aslo1ihVGs
— shobae 大谷翔平 ¹⁷ Ohtani Shohei ¹⁷ (@shoheisaveus) March 22, 2025
Even the Los Angeles Dodgers recognized their bond and hosted a bobblehead night featuring Ohtani and Decoy. This was the night when Decoy threw the first pitch and also received his own bobblehead. And do you know another interesting act? Decoy was humorously given a US visa with the passport number being “000MVPUP000.” Funny, right?
Shohei Ohtani may dominate the diamond, but at home, Decoy calls the shots. From MVP honors to visa-worthy fame, this Kooikerhondje sensation proves that in Ohtani’s world, even the fiercest fastball takes a backseat to his wagging tail.
Fans go crazy as they can’t get enough of Shohei Ohtani and Decoy
In the world of baseball, few duos command attention like Shohei Ohtani and his bestie MVP, Decoy. One dominates the diamond; the other dominates the hearts. When the two reunite, the internet doesn’t just react—it erupts. Fans aren’t debating stats or contracts anymore. They’re debating something far more important: Is Decoy actually the face of the Dodgers now?
デコくん癒される
— ガオシャン (@Gaoshan24) March 22, 2025
After a long and grueling time on the field, the comfort of coming home hits differently. And the feeling goes deeper when you have a tail-wagging companion to welcome. After Ohtani posted this, the fans could not stop gushing over the calming presence of Decoy. Sometimes the only therapy a player needs comes from paws and puppy eyes.
デコちゃん喜び満開
— CARI (@taRpKtH9uLwkCFv) March 22, 2025
Social media is collectively melting down over Shohei Ohtani and Decoy. The Kooikerhondje is not just wagging his tail, he has started to steal the spotlight. From puppy eyes to pure joy, Shohei Ohtani’s most loyal fan proved once again why he’s the true star of the show.
デコくんも寂しかったんだろーなー可愛い過ぎる〜〜
— 黄色いバス(大谷選手応援LA) (@418_yuu) March 22, 2025
After days without his best friend, Decoy could not wait to see Shotime come home. One fan pointed out how lonely Decoy must have felt without Ohtani. The soulful eyes of Decoy have started to melt hearts everywhere and to be honest who missed whom more?
decoyyyyyy
— SanX Matsuu G1 (@Official_SanX) March 22, 2025
This is no more an event- it has become a full-blown meltdown. When the people saw Shohei Ohtani reunite with his pup, Decoy, the world altogether lost it. Caps lock? Activated. Emotions? Overloaded.
かわいい〜な。
— コོーギོー (@Bmiv3Esh31ySnez) March 22, 2025
Fresh of a victorious Tokyo Series, Shohei Ohtani was given a hero’s welcome. Not just by the fans in Los Angeles but also by his loyal friend at home. Decoy, his ever-loyal pup greeted him with pure joy, proving once again that nothing beats unconditional love, not even a World Series win.
Forget million-dollar contracts and championship rings—Decoy’s approval is the real prize. Isn’t it? Shohei Ohtani may own the fastball, but his dog owns the internet. At this point, the Dodgers might as well draft Decoy because, let’s be honest, no one’s stealing the spotlight quite like him. Cannot get over how cute he is, can you?
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