Marlins Fan Hilariously Dumps Them for Shohei Ohtani as Viral Video Leaves Internet in Splits: “Converting Fans Mid-Game”

Baseball is more than just a game in the sun-drenched ballparks of Miami. Dressed in teal and black, the stands are usually packed as they support their home team, the Miami Marlins. The Boys in Blue were in town this Wednesday afternoon, and Shohei Ohtani’s aura was witnessed. The magic wand sparked so brightly that the LA Dodgers not only registered the win with 10-1, but Ohtani charmed fans enough to change sides.

Ohtani is known for being a great pitcher and hitter. He made news with his 50-50 season, hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases. A feat never achieved by any player in the history of MLB. As the game proceeded, it became clear that the Dodgers were firing rockets. And then Shohei Ohtani’s triple helped the Dodgers beat the Marlins.

Though a lot was happening on the field, a scene in the stands showed how people felt that day. A Marlins fan who was rooting for his team at first got caught up in Ohtani’s play and couldn’t stop smiling. The fan couldn’t help but join in when Ohtani celebrated a hit with a dance step. Dodgers fans loved the celebration, but a fan from the other side loved it too. The fan removed his Marlins jersey in the middle of the game and synced the moves with Ohtani. It was a fun moment, though.

The video of the moment, which was widely shared on social media, quickly went viral. Jomboy Media shared on X, “Guy in the crowd saw Shohei dance and said, you know what f–k the Marlins.”

Guy in the crowd saw Shohei dance and said you know what fuck the Marlins pic.twitter.com/kTTNl3Tv2Q

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 8, 2025

Shohei Ohtani’s contribution was noted, but the Dodgers played exceptionally well. After a slow start, the Dodgers went on a spree in the later innings, starting with a six-run seventh inning that opened the game. Freddie Freeman‘s triple cleared the bases, and James Outman‘s three-run homer in the ninth sealed the win. Landon Knack pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and fanning five.

The fans are happy with the win, and the bullpen looked good. And obviously, the moment was caught on camera. The reactions? Oh, they are enjoying it.

Fan reactions: The internet’s take on the mid-game conversion

The Shohei Ohtani moment was indeed a delight for the fans to watch. However, the incident on the stands was so funny that fans couldn’t ignore it. They didn’t waste a second and started taking funny digs at it. #17 is once in a generational type of player, and there’s no denying that. Many people love him, but many aren’t big fans. Still, he is rocking on the plate. “A lot of people hate on there being too much Ohtani content, but this is gold. The guy is literally converting fans mid-game.” His capacity to attract supporters from rival clubs and his own says a lot about his influence on the game.

Was it for real? Yes, another spectator watched it, too, at the game, and he’s glad it got reposted. “This guy gets it haha. I caught this epic spontaneous f-you live and wondered if you would catch it as well. Great job!!” Moments like this are worth sharing and a common experience among supporters, both in the stadium and watching from a distance.

Baseball is not all about trades, injuries, wins, or losses. Yes, they are the essential elements, but fun moments like this are a perfect reminder that it’s a game after all, and one must enjoy it to the fullest. A comment echoed the same feeling: “This is what baseball is all about.” Apart from scoreboards and strategies, the game is also about memories.

Remember Seinfeld? We all have seen it at one point. The moment was so humorous that this fan drew a comparison with that show: “This looks like a Seinfeld episode.” A fan dramatically changing sides mid-game, and that too with a dance move, was actually funny to watch.

Miami is famous for its sunny beaches. The Miami Heat is real, and Shohei Ohtani’s shots took the temperature high. “Bro was just a bit hot in the Miami heat.” Was it the temperature? Did we all take it wrong? Or is this guy saving the Marlins on social media among the Dodgers fans?

The unexpected act of a Marlins fan removing team gear in response to Shohei Ohtani highlights the unpredictability of fandoms. This humorous gesture celebrates the allure of excellence rather than a fan switching sides, reminding us that some of the best moments are spontaneous and genuine.

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