道奇隊於當地時間5月17日舉辦大谷翔平搖頭娃娃日，贈送前40,000名先入場的觀眾大谷限定娃娃。當天在網路上的交易價已經超過300美元。而隨機發送限量1,700份的客場灰色搖頭娃娃，網路交易價格已經飆升到1,000美元以上。這樣的活動吸引超過53,000名觀眾入場，是大聯盟本季最高紀錄。

原本球團安排大谷的妻子田中直美進行開球儀式，但最終夫妻經過討論後決定把機會讓給來自UCLA兒童醫院的13歲病童艾伯特(Albert)。當大谷親自告知的時候，艾伯特驚訝得說不出話。接著大谷親自簽下棒球並當場贈送。當艾伯特在球場開球的時候，大谷還親自接捕。

The Dodgers hosted Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead Day on May 17, giving the first 40,000 attendees a limited-edition Ohtani bobblehead. On that day, the bobbleheads were already selling online for over $300 USD. Additionally, 1,700 gray away game bobbleheads were randomly distributed, and their online prices soared to over $1,000 USD. This event attracted over 53,000 spectators, the highest attendance in the MLB this season.

Originally, the team had planned for Ohtani's wife, Naoko Tanaka, to throw the ceremonial first pitch. However, after discussion, the couple decided to give the opportunity to 13-year-old Albert from UCLA Children's Hospital. When Ohtani personally informed Albert, he was too surprised to speak. Ohtani then signed a baseball and presented it to him. When Albert threw the first pitch on the field, Ohtani was there to catch it personally.

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