WATCH: Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, delivers first pitch prior to Dodgers game

Wednesday also marked Ohtani bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium

By Chris Bengel Aug 29, 2024 at 9:53 am ET• 1 min read

Wednesday night was all about Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. However, it may have been Ohtani's dog, Decoy, that was the star of the show.

The Dodgers handed out Ohtani bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans in attendance for Wednesday's game. Prior to the contest, Decoy had a chance to throw out -- rather deliver -- the first pitch.

Decoy and Shohei with the cutest first pitch you've ever seen. 😭 pic.twitter.com/fEoFRxMOH4

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 29, 2024

Ohtani commanded Decoy to stay at the pitcher's mound and placed the ball in front of his beloved pup. Once Ohtani was crouched in position behind home plate, Decoy picked up the ball and proceeded to drop it by home plate.

"I think I was more nervous for the ceremonial pitch than Decoy," Ohtani said following the game. "I'm glad that everything went well."