Shohei Ohtani was one of five players to represent the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday in the National League’s historic win over the American League that saw the first ever Home Run Derby swing-off used.
Ohtani was joined by Freddie Freeman and Will Smith in the NL lineup, while Clayton Kershaw pitched the second inning. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was also an All-Star, but did not pitch after starting for the Dodgers on Sunday.
Between Freeman’s return to Atlanta, Kershaw being on the NL team as a “Legend Pick,” going with Yamamoto for the first time, and the dramatic win, it became a Midsummer Classic to remember for Ohtani.
“It was a special All-Star in the sense that Kershaw pitched today, and obviously Freddie returning to Atlanta,” Ohtani said through his interpreter Will Ireton. “So in a sense, it was a special occasion for me.”
Ohtani also enjoyed the festivities over the few days and took it as an opportunity to meet players that he hasn’t before.
One viral moment happened when Ohtani was seen joking that his shoulder was in pain to San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez, who hit Ohtani with a 100 mph fastball on his shoulder the last time the two teams met.
“I had the opportunity to meet new faces and guys that I never really got to meet in person,” Ohtani said. “So it was enlightening to be able to see the person now face-to-face.”
Ohtani hit a single in his first at-bat against Tarik Skubal and came around to score on a double from Ketel Marte. That was the first hit and run of the game for either side.
In the second inning, Ohtani grounded out against Carlos Rodón, which was his final at-bat before being replaced by Kyle Schwarber in the designated hitter spot.
Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game stats
Ohtani has now appeared in five All-Star Games over his career, three with the Los Angeles Angels and twice as a member of the Dodgers.
He’s gone a combined 3-for-8 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in those appearances. Ohtani’s home run came during the 2024 All-Star game with the Dodgers.
In addition, Ohtani also pitched a scoreless inning to start the 2021 All-Star Game for the AL, retiring all three batters faced.
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