Shohei Ohtani is adding children’s book author to his resume. The two-way Dodgers superstar will release Decoy Saves Opening Day on Feb. 3, 2026. It’s inspired by his beloved Kooikerhondje, Decoy Ohtani, who has become something of an unofficial mascot among Dodgers fans due to his frequent appearances with Ohtani.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced his new children’s book, Decoy Saves Opening Day, on Instagram. The story is centered around his dog, Decoy.

The book is inspired by Ohtani's dog, Decoy, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game at Dodgers Stadium in August of 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani is apparently not satisfied with being just an elite pitcher and hitter — now he’s giving writing a try. On Thursday, the multi-talented MLB slugger announced the pre-order of his first children’s book: “Decoy Saves Opening Day.

For the first time in over a year, Shohei Ohtani is out of the leadoff spot. The defending NL MVP will bat in the two-hole for the Dodgers in Sunday’s game against the Brewers. It’s the first game that Ohtani has played without hitting leadoff since June 16,

Despite mountains of evidence that Shohei Ohtani can hit with the best hitters in Major League Baseball, and pitch with the game's best pitchers, many have expected the Dodgers star to concentrate exclusively on one or the other at some point in his career.

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