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Fan Catches Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers-Clinching Home Run Ball

KTLA 5October 20, 20253 min7,823 views
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A Fortunate Catch

  • David Flores, a boxing coach, describes the incredible experience of catching Shohei Ohtani's home run ball that secured the Dodgers' World Series spot.
  • 💡 He expresses immense gratitude and disbelief, stating, "I can't believe it happened to me, but it happened and I'm thankful for it."

The Ball's Value and Future

  • 💰 Flores acknowledges the potential high value of the ball, referencing a previous Ohtani ball selling for $4.3 million, and speculates this one could be worth more.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If he decides to sell, he plans to use the proceeds for his family and for those he cares for.

Post-Game Contact

  • 📞 As of Monday, Flores confirmed that neither Shohei Ohtani nor anyone from the Dodgers organization has reached out to him.
  • ⏳ He is waiting to see what develops during the workday.

Future Plans and World Series

  • 🏟️ Flores is open to attending World Series games, noting that tickets are pricey.
  • 🌟 He expressed hope that the Dodgers might offer him an invitation, which he considers an incredible possibility.
  • 💙 The segment encourages fans to show their Dodgers spirit by emailing photos or videos in Dodger Blue to KTLA.
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