Shohei Ohtani is one of the few players in MLB to have found success in a short period. Given his accolades at the diamond, he has become one of the most loved players in the MLB. Fans love him very much and often express it on social media. They had a similar response as the Japanese star celebrated his 29th birthday.
Fans have already loved Ohtani’s performances this season and have voted him to the all-star game. The birthday allowed them to add more to their love for the player. Given that Ohtani is likely to turn a free agent at the end of the season, they also reflected it in their birthday wishes for the player.
Baseball world celebrates Ohtani’s birthday with unique wishes
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There is no denying that Ohtani is a fan favorite in the league. Even though he plays for the Angles, every other baseball fan loves him. Given the skill set he brings, they want him to join their team. The same voice echoed their wishes for the player on his 29th birthday. While wishing him the best of the day, many fans added to the future predictions amidst his free agency rumors.
HBD Sho!
— Steve Lamb (@Real_sjl19) July 5, 2023
A unicorn who hits a home run older than his age in half a season! Although we are different years, I am proud to share the same birthday as you.
happy birthday pic.twitter.com/gDyLA5PQ7j— ジョーダンクUS9 (@musa7535Apple) July 5, 2023
Fans expect him to sign for their teams
happy birthday future dodger, Shohei ohtani
— No Need🚬(Outman SZN) (@OnlyW_takes) July 5, 2023
Maybe he’ll celebrate birthday #30, in a Met’s Uniform.
— Mike Gottfried (@MikeGottfried5) July 5, 2023
Happy birthday future dodger!
— Allan Gutierrez (@Allangtrrz03) July 5, 2023
It could cost a lot!
bidding starts at $1,000,000,000
— mānjē (@mnj76371374) July 5, 2023
Fans have their reasons to expect their favorite teams to sign him. It adds to the Ohtani contract rumor, with reports suggesting a solid plan from the New York Mets to complete the deal. With many managers, having appreciated Ohtani in public, there could be a big competition to sign.
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Only the future can tell where he would sign in after his contract ends with Angles. Given the season Ohtani is having, everyone expects him to be cost big after finishing the season on a high.
A brilliant season puts Shohei Ohtani in another All-star team
Ohtani has done well on the plate so far this season. He has an average of 0.300 with 61 runs, 68 RBIs, and 31 home runs to his credit. With a WAR of 6.3, Ohtani has been a winner for the team. His performances during the season made him the first choice of the fans for the All-Star team. This year will be Sho-time’s third consecutive year in the All-star game.
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Though an injury will stop him from pitching, Ohtani would hope to blast it off and more to his birthday celebration.