Shohei Ohtani’s surprise Opening Day gift to Dodgers earns praise from Dave Roberts

While his bat and his right arm have made him a global icon, a completely different part of Shohei Ohtani dominated talk at Dodger Stadium on Thursday — his generosity. The Los Angeles superstar gifted luxury watches to his team just ahead of its Opening Day matchup with the Diamondbacks , and the selfless gesture earned some high praise from many in Dodger blue, including the four-time MVP’s manager. “I did receive a watch,” Dave Roberts told media members hours after Ohtani left the wristwear in his teammates’ and coaches’ lockers. “He is just very generous. He’s very thoughtful. And I think we’re all very grateful.” While images of the specific timepiece have yet to emerge, pitcher Landon Knack shared on his Instagram page the pricey present came in a white, Seiko-branded bag with a sweet note. “Happy Opening Day!!” Ohtani’s message read. “Three-Peat!!” Roberts, too, dropped off some pregame treats for his team — bottles of whiskey for each player. After getting the gifts, the Dodgers went out and put on a show in their season opener, blasting the Diamondbacks, 8-2, in front of a sold-out crowd. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News : Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , X , YouTube , WhatsApp , LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters : Sign up here! California Post App : Download here! Home delivery : Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood : Sign up here!