Angels Fans React to Shohei Ohtani Clinching World Series Berth in First Year With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers had been chasing Shohei Ohtani for years when he took his first visit to Dodger Stadium last November.

His name was plastered on the video board and he saw a recruiting video from the late Kobe Bryant who tried to recruit him to Los Angeles years ago.

However, the was one part of the Dodgers pitch that struck Ohtani more than anything else: The chance to be in the postseason and compete for a World Series title.

In his first year with the Dodgers, Ohtani is getting ready to compete for that title that eluded him for his entire tenure with the Los Angeles Angels.

“The fact that this is the first October Shohei got to participate in and our Dodger fans get to see him up close and personal in the playoffs,” said Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. "Fans all over the world having this opportunity, I think, is incredibly special.

“It’s exactly what we talked about when we met with him in December. And for this to come to fruition in Year 1 and the ultimate goal this close in sight, I think, it’s really special for everyone.”

Angels fans, while upset with their club's disappointing season, are supportive of Ohtani. It wasn't his fault that ownership didn't want to re-sign him for the price tag he deserved.

I'm an Angels fan, so I'm very happy for Shohei Ohtani. He deserves this run that we couldn't give him. Go win it all #Shotime !!!!!! pic.twitter.com/l417sxIenh
— Fido 🐶 (@Fido1CutePuppy) October 21, 2024

OK,calm down.

However, I believe that without the Angels , Shohei Ohtani would not have been so successful. That's why the Angels are a great team in that respect. https://t.co/p8x80Z0BJf
— yaris_imao (@Yakyu_51_39) October 21, 2024

So typical disgruntled Angels fan to hate one of the best baseball players in the history who gave his heart out and his arm twice to the team. Others would proudly keep the memories of him to remind all he was there and brought fun and joy to the game for six seasons!
— Miri Kaku (@KakuMiri) September 30, 2024

Perpetually disgruntled Angels fan here, Ohtani is the best player of this generation and may go down as the best to ever play the game. Sorry to lose him but it’s our own fault for not providing a better environment.
— Ian 😇 🧀 (@halocheesehead) September 19, 2024

Ohtani has risen to the occasion with the Dodgers and has shown a side to him that had never been seen publicly since he arrived in Major League Baseball.

How has Shohei Ohtani been different with the @Dodgers than with the @Angels?@Alden_Gonzalez weighs in on the evolution of Shohei. pic.twitter.com/ISina33biD
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 17, 2024

The World Series is the perfect platform for the game's best player. He has earned this moment and will undoubtedly make the most of it.

“The goal was to get this far,” Ohtani said through translator Will Ireton. “I also pictured myself getting this far with the contract that I’ve signed. And, again, just being able to play on this kind of stage with the team effort, and all the games were really hard. But I’m just glad that we’re at this stage right now.”