The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the World Series with momentum and a lineup driven by the presence of two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani , whose impact has transformed their offense. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed both admiration and awe at how Ohtani’s influence reaches far beyond the stat sheet. As the Dodgers finalize their 2025 World Series lineup, Roberts’ perspective underscores how the superstar embodies the team’s offensive identity.

The LA Times’s Bill Shaikin took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share Roberts’ reaction when asked about Ohtani’s impact in any situation. The Dodgers’ skipper didn’t hold back in describing what it feels like just to have Ohtani waiting his turn at the plate.

“You feel Shohei when he’s in the hole, let alone on deck or in the

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