Ohtani, Trout embrace in first time as MLB opponents

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (27) pose for a photo before the start of a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout embrace in first time as MLB opponents

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 3/5/24

Shohei Ohtani, left, and center fielder Mike Trout. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday still got some love from his former Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout.

The Dodgers and Angels took the field for a spring training contest at Camelback Ranch-Glendale in Phoenix, Ariz.

As the teams began to warm up, Ohtani was seen making his way to greet Trout in left field. The two shared an embrace, had a quick chat and posed for a few pictures together.

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Tuesday’s spring training bout wasn’t the first time Trout and Ohtani went against one another on the field. The two memorably faced off during the historic final at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Trout had a terrific quote after striking out against Ohtani last March that probably stings a little bit more for Angels fans with Ohtani now wearing Dodger blue.

Trout and Ohtani spent six seasons together on the Angels. But despite three AL MVP trophies and eight All-Star nods between them during their time together in Anaheim, Trout and Ohtani never managed to earn a single postseason berth as teammates.

In the final year before Ohtani hit free agency, the Angels finished 73-89 — the fourth-worst record in the American League.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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