Japanese Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei participated in the Red Carpet Show ahead of the All-Star Game, and he brought his pet dog to the spectacle...in style.
This year's MLB All-Star Game is taking place on Tuesday at Globe Life Field, the home stadium of the Texas Rangers. The red carpet was rolled out for the players. The athletes and their family members dressed up for the pre-game show.
Ohtani, who announced earlier this year that he had gotten married, walked along the red carpet with his wife Mamiko.
Their pet dog Dekopin, or Decoy in English, was not there. But during a photo shoot, Ohtani flipped open his jacket to display the lining, which was decorated with many images of Dekopin.
Ohtani said he is grateful that he was chosen to play in the All-Star Game. He said that he is amazed every time he is called up for the event. The superstar added that he is truly honored to be a part of the competition.
Ohtani said that he will concentrate each time he is at bat and will be fully prepared to show his stuff.
Asked about walking the red carpet with his wife, he said that she had certainly looked forward to dressing up and participating in the event.
Ohtani will start second in the lineup as the designated batter for the National League. The Chicago Cubs' Japanese pitcher Imanaga Shota is also on the National League's roster.