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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Honored by City of LA; May 17 to Be 'Shohei Ohtani Day''

The city of Los Angeles is officially recognizing Friday, May 17 as "Shohei Ohtani Day" in honor of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar:

Ohtani was present Friday at L.A. City Hall, where the city council conducted the ceremony and presented him with a formal resolution. L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian presided over the gathering.

Per Noah Camras of Dodgers Nation, Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and L.A. president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman were also present.

The two-time American League MVP and ex-L.