At this stage of his career, few things in MLB baseball could likely scare Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Angel is a titan among men, the best baseball player in the world who makes the extraordinary look ordinary.
But no one is immune to the dangers of a foul ball. Even Ohtani understands this fact.
During the Angels’ 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday night, Washington’s Jeimer Candelario ripped a foul ball … right into the Angels’ dugout. The ball seemingly almost hit Ohtani, who understandably reacted with fear, as captured in a replay.
Ohtani’s reaction — one of bewilderment after the near-miss — was so relatable.
Ohtani's reaction is everything. 😂 pic.twitter.com/9mkjfecnrA
— MLB (@MLB) April 11, 2023
It goes to show that even when you can mash effortless dingers, a foul ball will still catch you off guard. Even the best player on the planet understands the random chaos baseball can sometimes provide.
