Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way superstar, has already achieved Hall of Fame-worthy career accomplishments.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way star, helped the team secure back-to-back World Series titles, set a personal single-season record with 55 home runs, and earned his fourth career MVP award. Although he has played only eight MLB seasons, experts on the official site widely agree that Ohtani’s induction into the Hall of Fame is just a matter of time.

In 2025, Ohtani claimed his fourth MVP and fourth Silver Slugger awards, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki’s three and becoming the Japanese player with the most such honors. His achievement of winning MVP three years in a row also makes him the first superstar to dominate the league long-term since the legendary power hitter Barry Bonds.

The question of whether Ohtani will be inducted into the American Baseball Hall of Fame has become a hot topic in recent years among US and Japanese media. According to Hall of Fame rules, players must have at least ten MLB seasons and be retired for five years before becoming eligible for voting. However, Ohtani’s current achievements have already laid the foundation for his induction. If he maintains good health and consistent play, he will reach ten years of service by 2027, at which point he will automatically qualify for candidacy upon retirement. Most fans and social media discussions agree that even if Ohtani retired now, he would already be considered a Hall of Fame legend.

Dodgers’ annual fan event DodgerFest kicks off February 1, featuring the MVP trio on stage together

Fans eager to see Shohei Ohtani up close should stay tuned! The Dodgers' annual fan celebration, “DodgerFest,” will take place on February 1 at Dodger Stadium. Fueled by Ohtani’s immense popularity, tickets are expected to sell out instantly again, just like last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that interest in this year’s DodgerFest continues to rise due to Ohtani’s addition, and with the World Baseball Classic starting in March, this event is set to be the most anticipated fan celebration before spring training.

The main highlight of the event is a 90-minute stage interview show starting at 12:30 PM, hosted by Dodgers’ well-known commentators Joe Davis and Stephen Nelson. The Dodgers’ “MVP trio” — Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman — will appear together to share their championship journey and outlook for the new season.

Besides the player interviews, DodgerFest offers a full-day carnival including merchandise sales, brand interaction experiences, player meet-and-greets, and charity auctions. The team also offers several paid VIP packages, giving fans the chance to get close to the stars and take photos with the World Series championship trophy.