Keypoints Summary – Ohtani Bobblehead Night
- Shohei Ohtani crushes 2 home runs on his second 2025 bobblehead night
- Joins MLB leaders in HRs; breaks statistical records never seen before
- Gets hilariously struck out by A’s backup catcher in the 9th inning
- Jacob deGrom delivers vintage 8-inning gem for Rangers
- Twins smash back-to-back homers and ride 11-game win streak
- Brewers prospect Jacob Misiorowski hits 103 mph in Triple-A
OHTANI BOMBS, STAT-CRUSHING NUMBERS & A BACKUP CATCHER STRIKEOUT!?
Shohei Ohtani’s second bobblehead night of 2025 was pure baseball madness. From launching two home runs to getting struck out by a backup catcher, the Dodgers superstar reminded the world exactly why he’s a once-in-a-century phenomenon.
The Return of Ohtani Bobblehead Hysteria
Dodger Stadium was packed with over 52,000 fans waving around miniature versions of Ohtani as he stepped to the plate. Why the buzz? This bobblehead night was celebrating his mind-bending 2024 season — where he became the first-ever 50 homer, 50 steal player in MLB history.
On cue, the real-life version of the bobblehead delivered fireworks. Ohtani crushed two towering home runs, catching up with Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber for the league lead. The man is on another planet.
According to OptaStats, Ohtani just had the greatest 42-game stretch in MLB history, leading in homers, steals, walks, and runs scored — a feat no one else has done in any 42-game stretch in the modern era.
Backup Catcher Jhonny Pereda Becomes a Meme
And then came the moment that might live in baseball blooper reels forever.
Late in the game, with the A’s trailing 19-2, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda took the mound for damage control — or so we thought. After floating in a few slow junk balls, Pereda threw an 89 mph “heater” that Ohtani fouled straight into the catcher’s mitt.
Strike three.
Yes, Ohtani got struck out by a backup catcher on bobblehead night after going deep twice. Baseball gods have a sense of humor.
Bobblehead Night Details: What Fans Got
- 50/50 Custom Design: Each fan received a bobblehead with Ohtani in motion — one hand on a bat, the other winding up to pitch.
- Limited Edition Collectible: Only available on May 16th, 2025, this bobblehead expected to hit over $400 on resale markets.
- Commemorative Ticket Art: Fans who bought early received a gold-trimmed ticket with holographic Ohtani artwork.
Dodger Stadium even hosted a pre-game photo op where fans could pose with a life-sized bobblehead replica. Ohtani mania from the moment gates opened.
Vintage Jacob deGrom Turns Back the Clock
Meanwhile, in Texas, Jacob deGrom looked like 2018 deGrom all over again. The 36-year-old Rangers ace threw eight dazzling innings against the Astros, allowing no runs and just five hits in a 1-0 shutout win.
He dueled Houston’s Hunter Brown, who was nearly as dominant with eight innings of his own — but one run made the difference. deGrom vs. Brown might have been the best-pitched game of the season so far.
Twins Deliver Wordplay and Bombs
You can’t spell “twins” without back-to-back homers — or at least that’s what Dashawn Keirsey Jr. and Byron Buxton proved.
The Twins went yard in back-to-back swings, sparking their 11th straight win and a sweep of the Orioles. Minnesota now holds the longest win streak of 2025 and has climbed into playoff position.
The Orioles, meanwhile? They figure out how to stop the freefall after getting thumped all series long.
Jacob Misiorowski Throws 103 MPH in Triple-A
He may not be in the majors yet, but Jacob Misiorowski is making serious noise in the minors. The 6-foot-7 righty — Milwaukee’s top pitching prospect — touched 103 mph on the radar gun Thursday night.
It wasn’t just velocity for show. Misiorowski has racked up 59 strikeouts in 49.1 innings at Triple-A and is showing signs of becoming a flamethrower bullpen weapon — or even a future ace.
What We’re Watching This Weekend
- Ohtani’s Next Game: Can he top a two-homer, one-strikeout night? Yes, yes he can.
- deGrom’s Next Start: Will he stay healthy enough to string together vintage performances?
- Twins’ Streak: Can Minnesota make it 12 in a row and secure their Wild Card position?
- Misiorowski Call-Up Watch: Will Milwaukee bring up the 103 mph monster by June?
Ohtani Bobblehead Night
Shohei Ohtani’s second bobblehead night of 2025 gave us everything — moonshots, memes, and a moment to remember. Baseball fans got the rare gift of witnessing pure chaos and pure brilliance in a single game.
And if this is what May looks like… what on earth will July bring?
