Shohei Ohtani Announces Children's Book 'Decoy Saves Opening Day' and Remains NL MVP Frontrunner

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the upcoming release of his children's book, "Decoy Saves Opening Day," co-authored with Michael Blank and illustrated by Fanny Liem, set to hit shelves on February 3. The book centers around his beloved dog Decoy, who became a viral sensation after Ohtani's 2023 American League MVP announcement, and Ohtani plans to donate the proceeds to animal rescue organizations. Beyond his literary endeavors, Ohtani continues to lead the National League MVP race, maintaining a .276 batting average with 32 home runs and 60 RBIs before the All-Star break, while also demonstrating his two-way prowess by allowing just one run across nine innings in five pitching outings since returning from elbow surgery.