MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani showed gentlemanly behavior despite being hit twice, with media praising him as a role model for the league.

Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB)Recently, in a four-game matchup against the Padres, while the Dodgers secured the series with a 3-1 victory, there were eight hit-by-pitches across the four games, including two instances where Japanese superstar Ohtani was hit. However, Ohtani indicated for his teammates not to rush out from the dugout, and his "gentlemanly conduct" received praise from foreign media. Football writer John Frascella posted on social media platform X on the 21st, paying tribute to Ohtani.

Ohtani was hit by a pitch but still signaled for his teammates not to rush onto the field.

During the game on the 20th, in the ninth inning, Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a pitch, causing him to fall to the ground in pain after being struck on his right hand. The coaches from both teams, Mike Shildt of the Padres and Dave Roberts of the Dodgers, were seen shouting at each other from the field, leading to both benches clearing, and ultimately, both managers were ejected from the game.

Ohtani was hit by a pitch.

In the ninth inning, Ohtani was struck on the back by a 99.8 mph fastball (approximately 160.6 km/h) from Padres closer Robert Suarez. At that moment, some Dodgers players were ready to rush out, but Ohtani waved his hand, signaling them not to enter the field. After reaching first base, Ohtani chatted with Padres first baseman Luis Arraez and even went to the Padres' dugout to have a pleasant conversation with Jose Iglesias, whom he had previously worked with on the Angels.

Frascella wrote on X, "Last night, Shohei Ohtani set an example for the entire league... The atmosphere between the Dodgers and Padres was tense, with both sides exchanging pitches and clearing the benches... Ohtani accepted everything like a man and stated that this is part of the game... I salute him."