Shohei Ohtani's remarkable journey continues to mesmerize baseball fans, but this time he wasn’t the only one turning heads. During the emotional announcement of the National League MVP award, Ohtani's dog, Decoy, unexpectedly stole the show.

On Thursday night, Ohtani, who had a phenomenal first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, secured the NL MVP title unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes. The moment was made even more special as he sat beside his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, and their beloved dog, Decoy, when teammate Clayton Kershaw announced the prestigious award on live television.

As the excitement peaked following the announcement, Decoy added a dash of spontaneity by jumping off the couch and gleefully scampering away, leaving both Ohtani and Tanaka in a state of bemused disbelief. This light-hearted incident has garnered significant attention across social media platforms, bringing smiles to fans' faces.

Decoy, a Dutch Kooikerhondje, first captured hearts at last year’s American League MVP ceremony when he famously shared a high-five with Ohtani. The couple’s decision to name him Decoy after Ohtani joined the Dodgers only added to the charm of their duo. This season, Decoy enjoyed more fame, being immortalized in a bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium and even participating in a ceremonial first pitch, delighting fans with his sheer adorableness.

Ohtani's achievements on the field this season have been nothing short of historic. He led the league in several key categories, including on-base percentage (.390), slugging (.646), OPS (1.036), home runs (54), and RBIs (130). Notably, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, solidifying his legacy as one of the greats.

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor finished second in MVP voting, while the Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte took third.

With Decoy continually creating memorable moments alongside his owner, there's no telling what delightful antics we can expect in the coming seasons. One thing is for certain: this dynamic duo is capturing not only the hearts of Dodgers fans but of baseball enthusiasts everywhere!