The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2025 World Series with unmatched star power — and with Shohei Ohtani generating buzz as usual , even Media Day became must-see content. A lighthearted exchange between Ohtani and Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stole headlines, showcasing the human side of baseball’s brightest stage.

MLB’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) account shared the clip of the Royals slugger playfully confronting the Dodgers superstar about facing his two fastest pitches ever. The exchange quickly went viral, leaving both players — and fans — laughing.

“The two fastest pitches Shohei Ohtani has ever thrown were both to Vinnie Pasquantino … two years apart. Naturally, Vinnie had to find out why.”

“Why do you throw so hard to me? Why? Why do yo

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