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Shohei Ohtani Revives Special Celebration with Former Dodgers Coach
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani shared a special moment with former Dodgers coach Clayton McCullough during a game against the Miami Marlins. McCullough was the Dodgers' first base coach from 2021 to 2024.
Key points
- Shohei Ohtani shared a moment with Clayton McCullough.
- McCullough was the Dodgers' first base coach from 2021 to 2024.
- The game featured the Miami Marlins.
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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani shared a heartwarming moment with an old friend Monday night.
The Miami Marlins are in town, and they’re helmed by Clayton McCullough, who previously served as the Dodgers’ first base coach from 2021 to 2024.
Aug 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) bumps helmets with first base coach Clayton McCullough (86) after hitting a single in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
McCullough and Ohtani shared a special bond in the 2024 season, Ohtani’s first with the Dodgers, and celebrated Ohtani’s visits to first base with a head bump.
Ohtani says hello to former coach
Ohtani and McCullough greeted each other as the slugger headed to the plate, and after he hit a single, Ohtani did his customary helmet bump with first base coach Chris Woodward.
He then locked eyes with McCullough in the visitors’ dugout and gave him a simulated helmet bump as well, prompting a laugh from the Marlins manager.
Even two years after McCullough’s departure for Miami, the pair’s bond remains, something Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain noted.
Q&A
What was the special moment between Shohei Ohtani and Clayton McCullough?
Shohei Ohtani shared a heartwarming moment with Clayton McCullough, his former coach, during a game.
Who is Clayton McCullough and what was his role with the Dodgers?
Clayton McCullough served as the Dodgers' first base coach from 2021 to 2024 before becoming the manager of the Miami Marlins.
Which teams were playing when Ohtani and McCullough reunited?
Shohei Ohtani and Clayton McCullough reunited during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins.