This holiday season, Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani, can add some sporting charm to your Christmas tree.
Hallmark is introducing a special Keepsake Ornament featuring the four-time MVP, capturing Ohtani in a dynamic swing pose, proudly wearing a Dodgers uniform.
Fans eager to add a touch of baseball magic to their holiday decor can purchase the ornament starting this weekend at Hallmark Gold Crown stores across the nation, or conveniently online at Hallmark.com.
Available from July 11-19, the Ohtani ornament will debut alongside over 250 other delightful ornaments at Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornament Premiere.
Celebrating his 32nd birthday this weekend, Ohtani missed Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres due to a biceps strain. The Dodgers’ powerhouse was withdrawn from Friday’s opener after experiencing tightness in his right biceps, affecting his ability both at bat and on the mound.
The right-hander tossed six innings of three-run ball, but was replaced by Miguel Rojas in the lineup in the seventh inning. Ohtani went 0-for-3 at the plate Friday with a groundout and two fly outs.
While the Dodgers missed Ohtani Saturday, LA secured a second consecutive win over San Diego. The back-to-back World Series champions won the weekend series against the Padres, extending their lead in the NL West to a whopping 14 games.
Ohtani is set to be the National League’s designated hitter in the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia next Tuesday. A handful of other Dodgers will also feature in the starting lineup, including outfielder Andy Pages, third baseman Max Muncy and first baseman Freddie Freeman.
Ohtani won’t take the mound for the Midsummer Classic, but fans have the chance to watch Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitch for the NL team.