Shohei Ohtani’s New Angels Teammate Perfectly Sums Up How Fans Feel About His Greatness

Apparently, MLB fans aren’t the only ones in awe of Shohei Ohtani’s greatness, as even the Angels superstar’s teammates have a tendency to be starstruck from time to time.

Case in point, new Angels pitcher Lucas Giolito, who gave fans a hilarious viral moment in his first start for the club on Friday against the Blue Jays.

Prior to taking the mound, Giolito, whom L.A. acquired on Wednesday, had a front row seat in the dugout to watch Ohtani follow-up a historic doubleheader against the Tigers. The three-time All-Star blasted a 397-foot solo home run on his first pitch of the night, giving him an MLB-leading 39th homer of the season.

As Ohtani returned to the dugout, the Japanese sensation, with all eyes enamored by his continued domination, drew a priceless look of disbelief and glee from Giolito, his new biggest fan.

Shohei Ohtani is unbelievable 🦄 !!!

39th homerun in first at bat tonight !!

(via @MLB )pic.twitter.com/JROl5rGrcf

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 28, 2023

Needless to say, Giolito’s expressive look more than likely perfectly summed up how many people faced with a similar situation may react. And, based on the reactions to the video, the 29-year-old appeared to strike a chord with the masses on social media:

“That guy is really my teammate now?” pic.twitter.com/ElY1ueHoH2

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 28, 2023

You think Lucas Giolito likes getting to be on Shohei Ohtani's side now? pic.twitter.com/mqIMTUfe8u

— Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) July 28, 2023

Lucas is all of us. https://t.co/CU3oqyl1OK

— Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD) July 28, 2023

Yeah Giolito, you are now on the same team as SHOHEI OHTANI. pic.twitter.com/XUCfDGBQe6

— Olivia Garvey (@LivGarvey6) July 28, 2023

Giolito’s expression perfectly encapsulates the Shohei Ohtani Experience.

Joy. Disbelief. Happiness. Appreciation.

What a gift.

pic.twitter.com/WW0YJBs554

— Kendall Baker (@kendallbaker) July 28, 2023

Giolito is like us 💗 with Shohei
pic.twitter.com/M5AhEa3Un4

— 大谷翔平 ¹⁷ ⚾️Ohtani Shohei ¹⁷ (@shoheisaveus) July 28, 2023

First AB is a HR after majestic CG shutout/2 HR doubleheader. The smile on Giolito here is everything. https://t.co/8BlmWtPCuB

— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) July 28, 2023

Find someone who looks at you the way Lucas Giolito looks at Shohei Ohtani. pic.twitter.com/hFMD02UuOg

— Thomas Carrieri (@Thomas_Carrieri) July 29, 2023