President Donald Trump compared Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth as the reigning World Series champions visited the White House. The comparison highlighted Ohtani’s rare status as a two-way player and his prominence in baseball during a ceremonial celebration of the Dodgers’ title.

The Dodgers travelled to Washington, DC, following their World Series victory, where Trump praised Ohtani during remarks to the team. Babe Ruth is widely regarded as one of baseball’s greatest players and was also known for excelling as both a pitcher and hitter early in his career, making the comparison particularly relevant to Ohtani.