The friendly rivalry between LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and superstar Shohei Ohtani just got even more hilarious, with Roberts finally getting his revenge in the ongoing prank war. After Ohtani sent him two toy Porsches earlier this offseason, Roberts struck back with a prank that made Ohtani laugh—and clean up a mess.
The Prank War Began
The prank war started during the 2024 season when Ohtani gave Roberts a toy Porsche after breaking the Dodgers’ record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player. Roberts, who previously held the record, got the gift as a nod to Ohtani’s historic achievement.
But Ohtani didn’t stop there. Before the 2025 season, he gave Roberts another toy Porsche, this one slightly upgraded but not street legal.
Roberts Gets His Revenge
On Friday, Roberts finally got his revenge. He filled Ohtani’s actual Porsche with ball pit balls, which spilled out when Ohtani opened the door. To make it even funnier, Roberts left a picture of himself inside the car with a message.
“Alright Shohei. You got me the first two rounds,” Roberts said in a video message to Ohtani. “I told you, ‘You know what they say about payback.’ So, what I have done is, you see this pretty face right here? That’s me with all of these balls, and I put all of these balls in your car. So, enjoy it. Keep these pictures and have fun cleaning your car out.”
Ohtani couldn’t help but laugh, saying they were “now tied” in the prank war.
Ohtani’s Response
When asked about Roberts’ prank, Ohtani just laughed and said, “Nothing. I don’t know. A little troublesome.”
The funny moment showed the chemistry between the Dodgers’ manager and his star player, proving even in the middle of a long season, there’s always time for fun.
Ohtani’s 2024 Season
Ohtani’s in the news for more than just the prank war. In 2024 he became the first player in MLB history to have a 50-50 season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. He also broke the Dodgers’ record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player, beating out Roberts’ previous record of seven.
To celebrate, Ohtani gave Roberts a toy Porsche, a fun little gift for his historic achievement.
Dodgers in 2025
As the Dodgers get ready for the 2025 season, they’re working to defend their World Series title. But with Ohtani and Roberts on the team, it’s clear the Dodgers know how to balance work and fun.
Dodgers Prank War FAQs
How did the prank war between Dave Roberts and Shohei Ohtani start?
It started when Ohtani gave Roberts a toy Porsche after he broke the Dodgers’ record for most home runs by a Japanese born player.
What was Roberts’ payback prank?
Roberts filled Ohtani’s actual Porsche with balls and left a picture of himself inside the car.
How did Ohtani react to the prank?
Ohtani laughed and said they were “tied” now.
What records did Ohtani break in 2024?
Ohtani was the first player in MLB history to have a 50-50 season with 54 HRs and 59 SBs.
Are the Dodgers going for another World Series?
Yes, we’re trying to win another World Series in 2025 and keep the fun team culture going.
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