Summary
On May 15, 2025, during a game where the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Shohei Ohtani with a bobblehead night, Ohtani hit two home runs, tying him for the MLB lead with 15 homers. However, in a surprising twist, Athletics catcher Jhonny Pereda, pitching in the eighth inning, struck out Ohtani with an 89-mph fastball, a rare feat for a position player. Despite his struggles at the plate, Pereda kept the ball as a souvenir, while Ohtani continues to excel, hitting .310 with 10 stolen bases and an impressive 48 runs this season.
