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As the Los Angeles Dodgers, who achieved back-to-back World Series championships, visited the White House, a lighthearted moment unfolded between U.S. President Donald Trump and the team's key players, Shohei Ohtani (32) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (28).
According to multiple outlets including ESPN in the United States, the Dodgers visited the White House on the 24th (Korean time) to attend a championship celebration event. During the official ceremony, President Trump reflected on the Dodgers' performance as last season's World Series champions and warmly shook hands with Yamamoto, who was named World Series MVP, while highlighting his outstanding contributions.
During this process, President Trump posed an unexpected question. According to Japanese outlet Full Count, Trump alternately looked at Ohtani, who stood on the left between Yamamoto and Miguel Rojas, and asked, "Which of the two is the better pitcher?"
As soon as the question was asked, both players pointed at each other with their hands, as if they had agreed beforehand, engaging in a heartwarming display of mutual humility. President Trump, along with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts standing nearby and the entire Dodgers team, burst into laughter at the two superstars' witty modesty. Shortly after, President Trump shook hands with Ohtani as well, praising both by saying, "Both Yamamoto and Ohtani are truly remarkable players."
Following this, President Trump did not stop at the official event but separately invited Ohtani to his Oh Ta-ni-reul (President) office (Oval Office), sparking widespread attention. According to information released by the White House Chief of Staff, President Trump welcomed Ohtani in the Oval Office and expressed special affection by presenting him with a unique gift: the 'Presidential Challenge Coin.'
Meanwhile, Kim Hye-seong (27), who received his World Series championship ring last April, was not seen at the event. In 43 games this season in Major League Baseball, Kim recorded a .259 batting average (116 at-bats, 30 hits), one home run, and 11 RBIs. After being notified of a move to the minor league on May 30, he has been playing for the Oklahoma City Comets, the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. Although he has spent nearly two months in the minors fine-tuning his hitting skills, there is currently little likelihood of an immediate recall to the major leagues.
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