Josue De Paula Shines in Debut With Starstruck Ohtani Moment
Rookie Josue De Paula starred in his Dodger Stadium debut, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a walk, and an RBI double in an 8-2 win over the Giants. The 21-year-old prospect has excelled since being called up from Double-A Tulsa to fill in for Shohei Ohtani, sporting a .924 OPS. De Paula also went viral for a hilarious, starstruck reaction after high-fiving Ohtani in the dugout, endearing himself to fans with his elite strike zone control and relatable awe.
