Shohei Ohtani Compared to Taylor Swift & The Beatles as $7.5m Teammate Left in Awe of Unstoppable Fame

The Tokyo Dome has transformed from a baseball stadium to a stage where the spectacle will fuse with sports, and at the heart of all this excitement is Shohei Ohtani. The Japan native is back home and the frenzy surrounding his arrival has led to comparisons with global superstars like The Beatles and Taylor Swift!

Tokyo streets are filled with a buzz. After all, they are hosting the MLB opener between the Dodgers and Cubs.

Before heading to Japan, the Dodgers’ players were asked about their expectations from their arrival. Most, if not all, answers went back to Ohtani, and for good. The 2024 NL MVP transcends the sport itself in his native land. The homecoming hero is a symbol of national pride, and his performances in the MLB have helped cultivate a massive and devoted following. So much so that veteran teammate Clayton Kershaw drew parallels to the iconic music acts.

What’s the best pop star comparison you can make for Shohei Ohtani?

Clayton Kershaw recently named both Taylor Swift and The Beatles https://t.co/Z0jz2v1Yzu

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) March 13, 2025

“I think we all assume how much of a figure Shohei is,” Clayton Kershaw expressed, according to The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “People say he’s like The Beatles. People say he’s like Taylor Swift.”  An apt comparison, considering that the fans in Tokyo Dome are set to mirror the excitement of a Taylor Swift or The Beatles concert. Such is the anticipated engagement that the upcoming games are filled with, making the atmosphere more dynamic and captivating.

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