Shohei Ohtani might need to start wearing a magnet detector! While he’s getting plunked and fouling pitches off himself is common, he now seems to be attracting hits from the batsmen, too! Wednesday’s game between the Dodgers and Rockies witnessed something unusual about how Ohtani is becoming a ball magnet. While this incident seems hilarious, the Dodgers were just on the brink of their major loss this year.

The Dodgers secured a 8-7 victory over the Rockies, with Ohtani contributing a home run. He shared a cheerful moment with teammate Austin Barnes in the dugout. However, the lightheartedness was interrupted when a foul ball off Mookie Betts’ bat came crashing into the bench area, narrowly missing them. While the foul ball missed Ohtani by mere inches, his reaction was priceless.

Wednesday night was just on the verge of witnessing the same highlight reel.

Dodgers fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks to the quick reflexes of Ohtani and Barnes, they dodged the incoming foul ball, turning a potential mishap into a mere anecdote.

Remember the Willy Adames incident in 2023? During a Giants-Brewers game, he was sitting in the dugout when a foul ball came screaming in and hit him. He was hospitalized and had to miss time. It was a freak accident and reminded everyone that sometimes, even a bench cannot guard you.

The Dodgers are currently cruising with a 14-6 record, after a beatdown by the Phillies, Nationals, and Cubs. So, missing Ohtani would have been too costly for the team. However, leaving past this incident, the game against the Rockies offered a glimpse of the power-flexing Dodgers.

Well, Ohtani’s dominance in the Dodgers’ stadium is well-known. However, on Wednesday night, Ohtani launched a monster home run deep into the Right Field Pavilion at Dodger Stadium — a projected 448-foot blast, and it wasn’t just long, but majestic. If that was not enough, Freddie Freeman scored another solo. While Betts had not gotten any home runs, he made the better out of the Rockies on Monday by hitting a 2-run homer.

Seems like all engines are working for the Dodgers. But which piston is working the best? Ohtani or Betts?

The GOAT debate between Ohtani and Betts

​As of mid-April 2025, both Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are delivering strong performances for the Dodgers, showcasing their prowess at the plate and contributing significantly to the team’s offense. Ohtani is currently leading the Dodgers roster in terms of home runs (6). Betts is ranked #4 with 4 homers so far. However, Betts is ahead of Ohtani in terms of RBIs (10-8). While Ohtani showed his offense yesterday against the Rockies, Betts performed against the same team on Monday. So, who’s the best?

“Me,” Betts said. “Not even close. If we’re talking about does he run fast, does he jump high, and stuff, Shohei would win that,” Betts said. “But, as far as like, pure coordination skills, I don’t think it’s remotely close. I feel like it’s just what I do. It’s just what God blessed me with.”

Absolutely — if you’re talking pure coordination, then Betts is in a league of his own. His athleticism and control over his body are off the charts, and it shows in every facet of his game. Moreover, his golf swing is smooth, and his reflexes translate across sports, which is a clear sign of superior hand-eye coordination.

And Ohtani? Well, Shohei Ohtani is a freak of nature — he’s crushing 440+ ft home runs and can hit 100 mph on the mound (end of May). But his game leans more toward raw power and explosiveness than finesse and tight-body control. So, Ohtani is more about raw power, and Betts is about hand-eye coordination.

So, who is the best among the two and the GOAT? You decide and let us know what you feel.