{"id":53659,"date":"2025-06-05T08:21:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=53659"},"modified":"2025-06-05T08:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:21:10","slug":"dodgers-shohei-ohtanis-daughter-gets-first-car-from-dave-roberts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=53659","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers\u2019 Shohei Ohtani\u2019s daughter gets \u2018first car\u2019 from Dave Roberts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-col px-4 pt-4 font-secondary lg:px-0\">\n<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">Shohei Ohtani receives a heartfelt gift from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a pink Porsche toy car for Ohtani\u2019s infant daughter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full max-w-[980px] flex-row gap-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col lg:max-w-[660px]\">\n<div class=\"px-4 pb-5 lg:px-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-between gap-4  font-secondary md:items-center \">\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm md:text-nowrap \">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Los-Angeles-Dodgers-All-Star-Shohei-Ohtani-with-manager-Dave-Roberts.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts with manager Dave Roberts (30) before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.\" \/><\/figure>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"636\">Fresh off the Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019 extra-innings win over the New York Mets, All-Star Shohei Ohtani received a heartwarming surprise from manager Dave Roberts and his wife, Tricia. The couple gifted Ohtani\u2019s infant daughter, his child with former basketball pro Mamiko Tanaka, her very first \u201ccar:\u201d a pink, remote-controlled Porsche.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"852\">In a video shared by the Dodgers\u2019 official X account, Roberts said, \u201cMy wife and I purchased this remote electronic car for his daughter. Shohei has always been gracious. This isn\u2019t a prank, it\u2019s a sincere gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1141\">When Ohtani entered the manager\u2019s office, he initially looked tense. However, his expression quickly changed when he saw the toy car and the cameras. Roberts greeted him, saying, \u201cI have a gift for you. Actually, for your daughter.\u201d With a grin, he added, \u201cIt\u2019s a Porsche, her first car.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1194\">Ohtani laughed and replied, \u201cThank you. I love it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1279\">Roberts continued, \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of a joke, but a sincere one for Shohei\u2019s daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1473\">Reading the room, Ohtani admitted, \u201cI thought I was in trouble.\u201d The two then hugged and posed for photos with the pink Porsche. Before leaving, Ohtani asked, \u201cCan I keep it? Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col items-center gap-5 px-5 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden h-auto\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1930399647429996807&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fmlb%2Flos-angeles-dodgers%2Fdodgers-news-shohei-ohtani-s-daughter-gets-first-car-gift-dave-roberts&amp;sessionId=232fea5de88b1cff2954be7a4031b407a6bf061f&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=500px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1930399647429996807\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1897\">Roberts, who became the Dodgers\u2019 manager in November 2015, has led the team to years of success. Under his guidance, Los Angeles reached the World Series in both 2017 and 2018. Although they came up short, the team finally ended a 32-year title drought by winning it all in 2020. Additionally, Roberts boasts an impressive 888\u2013531 managerial record, giving him the\u00a0fourth-highest winning percentage\u00a0in MLB history at .626.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2384\">Meanwhile, Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in 2024, the largest in professional sports history at the time. Notably, he\u00a0wasted little time proving his value, helping the Dodgers\u00a0capture a World Series title in his debut season\u00a0with the team. Now a three-time MVP, Ohtani is\u00a0currently slashing\u00a0.287\/.385\/1.035 with 23 home runs, 39 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. As of now, he\u00a0leads the National League MVP race\u00a0and appears poised for a potential fourth MVP crown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2746\">The Dodgers sit atop the National League West with a 37\u201324 record. Thanks to their deep roster, strong leadership, and standout performances from stars like Ohtani, Los Angeles is well-positioned for another deep postseason run. While the team focuses on winning, moments like these off the field remind fans of the genuine bonds that make the Dodgers special.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shohei Ohtani receives a heartfelt gift from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a pink Porsche toy car for Ohtani\u2019s infant daughter. 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