Thursday’s match-up between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ticket prices, driven by an overwhelming demand fueled by the highly anticipated Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway.
The Dodgers’ decision to offer the first of two Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads this season has led to an extraordinary influx of fans seeking to secure their own collector’s item. With the promise of the first 40,000 attendees receiving the inaugural Shohei Ohtani Dodgers bobblehead, along with 1,700 lucky fans receiving a bobblehead of Ohtani in the away gray jersey, anticipation has reached a fever pitch.
Reports indicate that lines for Thursday’s Dodgers game have spiraled out of control,
Ohtani Bobblehead night in full effect! #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/XuHg8TADWM
— Elisa Hernandez (@EHernandezTV) May 16, 2024
Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night at Dodgers Stadium tonight. Gates don’t open for a couple of hours and the line is already crazy pic.twitter.com/L9HedG0AE4
— brandon wenerd (@brandonwenerd) May 16, 2024
The Dodgers are giving away a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead tonight, and there was already a line down the street at about 3 o’clock, four hours before the first pitch.
“Yeah,” Dave Roberts said, “that’s not surprising.”
— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) May 16, 2024
The Shohei Ohtani bobblehead 🔥🔥
Listen in to Dodgers-Reds tonight here on @am570lasports.
Tune in: https://t.co/psbw6Ylg0X pic.twitter.com/VPn616awik
— AM 570 LA Sports (@AM570LASports) May 16, 2024
with fans queuing up hours before the gates even open. Social media posts from attendees and observers alike have highlighted the frenzy surrounding Ohtani Bobblehead Night at Dodgers Stadium.
The skyrocketing demand for tickets is evident in the staggering prices, with the least expensive ticket (non-standing room only) priced at $191 on dodgers.com/tickets. This stark comparison to the usual ticket prices for a weekday game underscores the immense popularity of the event.
In addition to the bobblehead excitement, Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable performance on the field has further ignited enthusiasm among Dodgers fans. As a key player driving the team’s success, Ohtani’s stellar offensive production has positioned him as a top contender for the NL MVP award, alongside teammate Mookie Betts. Ohtani’s exceptional statistics, including his 1.108 OPS and impressive stolen base record, underscore his potential to clinch the MVP title, despite Betts’ formidable performance in a more traditionally valued position.
