Shohei Ohtani has new enterprise up his sleeve — a kids’s ebook

The ebook, titled “Decoy Saves Opening Day,” is offered for preorder and is about to be launched in February of subsequent yr.

In keeping with the ebook’s web site from writer HarperCollins, the story is about Decoy forgetting his fortunate baseball when he’s set to throw out the primary pitch on Opening Day.

The web site additionally says Ohtani plans to make use of the income from the ebook to assist non-profit animal rescue organizations.

“Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations,” the web site reads. “Shohei and Decoy hope to use the publication of ‘Decoy Saves Opening Day’ to support the work these amazing nonprofits do helping dogs find their forever homes. While their fictional counterparts are saving opening day, Shohei and Decoy are working to help real-life animals in need.”

Exterior of the ebook writing, Ohtani is ramping up his full-time pitching comeback for the Dodgers.

In his last outing earlier than the All-Star break on Saturday, Ohtani threw three scoreless innings within the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the rival Giants.

The three-time MVP allowed only one hit whereas placing out 4 in his fifth look this season.

“Overall a very efficient outing,” Ohtani informed reporters by means of an interpreter. “I was glad that I was able to prevent runs and we were able to keep the lead throughout the game.”

Ohtani, who didn’t pitch through the 2024 season, additionally mentioned he felt his command is bettering.

“Aside from the stuff, I’m more happy with the command of my pitches and being able to attack the zone,” Ohtani mentioned. “Today was one of those days where my fastball felt pretty good, so I leaned on it a little bit more today.”

On the plate, he leads the Nationwide League with 32 dwelling runs and a .988 OPS.