Shohei Ohtani Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz! From general knowledge to memorable episodes

Los Angeles Angels

The team Shohei Ohtani joined when he moved to Major League Baseball was the Los Angeles Angels. In 2017, he transferred from the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters via the posting system. Even after moving to the majors, Ohtani has continued to deliver otherworldly performances. In 2023, he transferred from the Los Angeles Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

flick to the forehead

As the pet of Shohei Ohtani, Decopin has, in a sense, become one of the most widely known names in the world. The breed is a Kooikerhondje, a small dog originating from the Netherlands. The original name was “Decoy,” from which it seems to have evolved, and it’s a unique, stylish name, isn’t it?

193cm

Shohei Ohtani is 193 cm tall. This height is a key factor that supports his fastballs and breaking pitches as a pitcher, as well as his power as a hitter, literally underpinning his success as a two-way player. His height is a basic bit of trivia to remember when picturing his abilities.

two-way style; dual-wielding (lit. “two-sword style,” often referring to using two skills or roles, e.g., pitching and batting in baseball)

Ohtani is active in baseball as a two-way player, both pitcher and hitter. His career began in 2013 when he joined Japan’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He continued that approach after moving to the Major Leagues, and although he paused his pitching in late 2023 due to issues with his right elbow, he returned to pitching in June 2025.

home run king

This is the award given to the player who hits the most home runs in a professional baseball season, also known as the home run king. His technique makes it look like he’s swinging lightly, yet the ball still becomes a home run. It seems the signs of that ability were visible as far back as his high school days.

July 5

Shohei Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994. He’s a Cancer, and people born under Cancer are said to value family and friends, be nurturing, and have a protective nature. Those traits seem to describe Ohtani perfectly. Now that he’s in his thirties, he appears to be making a point of getting proper rest and recovery.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

The team that selected Shohei Ohtani as their first-round pick in the NPB draft was the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. They were the only team to do so. In fact, Ohtani had clearly stated in high school that he intended to go to Major League Baseball and would decline even if he were drafted. Because of this, he was considered off most teams’ draft boards, but the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters took a different approach. Manager Kuriyama visited the Ohtani family to persuade them and even used a PowerPoint presentation to make his case. Thanks in part to those efforts, Ohtani decided to join the Fighters.