Shohei Ohtani’s Comments About Seattle After MLB All-Star Game Had Mariners Fans Feeling Optimistic

The Angles star apparently loves the Pacific Northwest.

Shohei Ohtani is the coolest player in baseball and he is also set to become the most coveted name in the sport when he becomes a free agent at the end of this season. 

The Los Angeles Angels star was in Seattle this week for the MLB All-Star Game, where he went 0-for-1 with a walk as the starting designated hitter for the American League, which ended up losing to the National League for the first time since 2012, 3-2. 

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After Ohtani’s evening was over, the star spoke to the media and had some glowing things to say about the city of Seattle and its fans, who were heard chanting, “Come to Seattle!” during his first at-bat Tuesday night. 

First, the chants: 

The "Come to Seattle!" chants are LOUD for Shohei Ohtani 🌟 pic.twitter.com/XrCUzKmuqv

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 12, 2023

Ohtani seemed to love that: 

All signs point to the Mariners being in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes this offseason. Tonight, their fans -- in a moment that was as organic as it was surreal -- made a bold pitch to baseball’s biggest star.

"I've never experienced anything like that."https://t.co/ZLK2PeoDns

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) July 12, 2023

Here's what he said about it and the city: 

Shohei Ohtani showed love to Seattle fans tonight 🙌 pic.twitter.com/q8UGkmXVMU

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 12, 2023

Mariners fans loved hearing this part: “I actually spent a couple of offseasons in Seattle. I like the city.”

SPENT A COUPLE OFFSEASONS IN SEATTLE ALREADY?!? 👀 https://t.co/UpbXBGbq2D

— Justin X. Núñez (@justnunez) July 12, 2023

I approve this message. https://t.co/NcnbXIKysr

— George Jarjour (@GeorgeOnTap) July 12, 2023

It's happening!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/OuXvwd9SMf pic.twitter.com/5n1pP1QqFc

— Chappy® ⚾ (@cbrandonchapman) July 12, 2023

🎶 God on high
Hear my prayer
In my need
You have always been there
He is young
He's afraid
Let him rest
Heaven blessed.
Bring him home
Bring him home
Bring him home.🎶 https://t.co/jqaX9iYQ3t

— Andrea Gonzales-Hahn (@AndreaMarie13) July 12, 2023

He’s a Mariner https://t.co/qUvW3R41XK

— Brett Johnson (@brettjohnson253) July 12, 2023

good work Seattle, keep it up https://t.co/YTfon5OKFw

— Chloe B (@CaffeinatedTake) July 12, 2023

yes...... YES https://t.co/5BdX8xt0Cz

— Jordan (@bigzamgief) July 12, 2023

CAN YOU IMAGINE https://t.co/JTiCQ4K99H

— Himothy Smith-Njigba (@ksherman1818) July 12, 2023

Let's do it! https://t.co/2DA7Avozmo

— x - Kitkatalack (@kitkatalack) July 12, 2023

OPEN THE DAMN COFFERS JOHN https://t.co/tsKZkUZ4n4

— rockedfaces (@rockedfaces) July 12, 2023

GUYS GUYS FOR REAL THIS TIME https://t.co/IoCb7JELLp

— jimmy (@fraudulentjimmy) July 12, 2023

It’s true he’s coming to Seattle https://t.co/dGoCd5Z5EJ

— UrHomieBrett (@UrHomieBrettYT) July 12, 2023