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When MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani made his debut at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, reporters had very pressing questions for him — including the name of his dog.
The backstory: Kyle Kraska with Fox LA said ever since last month’s Most Valuable Player award presentation, the whole world has wanted to know.
Why now: “There’s been speculation that it’s Dodger, there’s been speculation that it’s Walker,” Kraska said. “Could you please reveal to everyone in the world today – what is the name of your dog?”
Go deeper: ...to see the name and the online reaction.
When MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani made his debut at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, reporters had very pressing questions for him — including the name of his dog.
Kyle Kraska with Fox LA said ever since last month’s Most Valuable Player award presentation, the whole world has wanted to know.
“There’s been speculation that it’s Dodger, there’s been speculation that it’s Walker,” Kraska said. “Could you please reveal to everyone in the world today — what is the name of your dog?”
Ohtani smiled and laughed as his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, relayed the question.
The dog’s name is Decoy.
Well, it’s actually Dekopin, but Ohtani said he figured it would be hard for Americans to pronounce the Japanese name.
“He has an American name and it's Decoy,” Ohtani said through his interpreter. “You can call him Decoy or Dekopin.”
It turns out Decoy the dog has almost as big of an online fan base as his owner.
@MLB is onto something. Someone needs to get Aaron Judge on the phone.
