I thought I did something wrong→Ta-da, it's for your daughter, director Ohtani and director Roberts. What's the connection
Jun 05, 2025
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Ahead of the home game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on the 5th (Korea time), Roberts called Ohtani to his manager's office and presented him with a baby car. It is an electric car that moves remotely with a pink Porsche that a young child can ride. It was a gift to Ohtani, who became a father recently, and Roberts emphasized that it was a gift for Ohtani's daughter.
MLB.com posted a conversation Roberts had while calling Ohtani to the director's office and giving him a gift.
The conversation between the two is like this.
First of all, Roberts bought this remote car with my wife to surprise Shohei. It's an electric car for his daughter. Shohei is very broad-minded, and we've been playing tricks on each other for a long time. This event is much more sincere. I'm not kidding, I want to give him a present", he introduced.
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Director Roberts, "I've got a present for you. It's actually a gift for your daughter."
Ohtani, "My daughter? Thank you very much."
Director Roberts, "It's for your wife, you, your family, and your daughter. We've been exchanging pleasantries with each other, and this could be a bit of a joke, too. It's Porsche. It will be the first car for your daughter."
Ohtani, "Thank you. I like it."
Director Roberts, "It may seem like a joke, but I meant my heart for your daughter. A gorgeous pink Porsche. It's not bad, is it?"
Ohtani, "That's nice."
Roberts said "I've prepared this for you, and I've delivered it for sure now."
Ohtani " (You called me to the director's office) I thought I did a big thing. I thought there was something wrong." Roberts laughs loudly and soon hugs Ohtani.
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Ohtani once presented Roberts with a toy Porsche in May last year. Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season against the Atlanta Braves on May 5 last year, his first season after signing a 10-year, 700 million-dollar FA contract with the Dodgers, surpassing Roberts' career record of seven home runs set in Dodgers uniforms when he was active.
At that time, Ohtani promised to give a gift if he broke Roberts' record. Roberts was born in Okinawa, Japan in 1972.
This time, Roberts reciprocated with a baby car for Ohtani's daughter.
In the spring training earlier this year, the two exchanged light gifts. Ohtani left a toy Porsche in Roberts' parking lot. Roberts then repaid Ohtani by filling his car with plastic balls. It is said to be a toy ball for Decoy, Ohtani's dog.
What the two have in common is that they signed a virtual lifetime contract with the Dodgers. Roberts signed a four-year, $32.4 million extension contract with the Dodgers in March, taking the helm until 2029. It is interesting that the highest-paid player and coach in Major League history exchange affectionate gifts. It's a rare sight.
Meanwhile, Ohtani once presented a Porsche to reliever Joe Kelly's wife shortly after moving to the Dodgers last year. It was a gift from Kelly to Ohtani's concession of 17 times since his time with the Los Angeles Angels.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
