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Dodgers Set Sights on Three-Peat as Ohtani Vows ‘Another Ring’ and Father Flags Future Role Choice

The parade capped an 11-inning Game 7 triumph, with roster planning now focusing on Ohtani’s workload and an aging core.

Overview

  • Team leaders, including Andrew Friedman and Dave Roberts, publicly set a goal of winning a third straight World Series during the title celebration.
  • Shohei Ohtani told fans at Dodger Stadium he is “ready to get another ring next year,” following the parade for back-to-back championships.
  • In an open congratulatory letter translated by the Los Angeles Times, Toru Ohtani wrote that his 31-year-old son will eventually need to choose between pitching and hitting, suggesting an outfield future.
  • Coverage noted Ohtani appeared physically taxed during the postseason, including a slump at the plate and a disappointing Game 7 pitching outing.
  • Ohtani’s 2025 season featured elite two-way production, with a .282 average, NL-best .622 slugging and 1.014 OPS, 55 home runs and 146 runs, plus a 2.87 ERA over 14 starts after returning to the mound in June.