The Dodgers' bat boy got some kudos from Shohei Ohtani, as his quick reaction to a foul coming right into the team's dugout hit his hands instead of the superstar's head.
Shohei Ohtani has the Los Angeles Dodgers' bat boy to thank for not getting a black eye, or even worse, on Wednesday night. The Dodgers' bat boy was standing on the dugout steps during the team's game against the Chicago White Sox when a foul ball came flying toward him. Right behind the bat boy was Ohtani, the Dodgers' superstar, who wasn't paying attention as the ball came whizzing toward the dugout. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.
Before the video cuts off, you can see Ohtani was about to speak with the bat boy, perhaps thanking him for his heroics. There's a reason MLB stadiums are always telling fans to keep their head on a swivel, because you never know where a foul ball will land. For players, coaches and staff in dugouts, it's especially true because foul balls can come flying toward them at any moment. With Ohtani not wearing his helmet, getting struck by a foul ball could've led to a serious injury.
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