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Diamondbacks’ Perdomo shares story beyond competition with Dodgers’ Ohtani

January 23, 2026

Story byBurn City SportsMay 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) and Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani (17) talk before a game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn ImagesWendy LopezFri, January 23, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC·3 min readPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers are known rivals on the field, but off it, the competition can give way to moments that tell a different story — like the one between Geraldo Perdomo and Shohei Ohtani. Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani (17) steals second base against Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning at Chase Field on Sept. 2, 2024, in Phoenix.

Diamondbacks’ Perdomo shares story beyond competition with Dodgers’ Ohtani

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© Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking on the Abriendo Sports podcast this week, Perdomo gave his flowers to Ohtani and what he has accomplished over the past several years.
While they wear different uniforms, respect is all the Diamondbacks shortstop has for the Dodgers superstar.“Ohtani’s my brother,” Perdomo said.
“That guy is out of this league, Ohtani’s out of this league.” (Translated from Spanish to English)Sep 25, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at bat in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPerdomo shared a story involving the reigning National League MVP from last season, detailing an exchange that highlighted both competition and camaraderie.
After picking up a few Japanese phrases from a team trainer, Perdomo approached Ohtani and asked him for a signed bat.“He understood,” Perdomo recalled.

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