New Era 9FORTY A-Frame LA Dodgers OhtaniUnisex Caps

New Era Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani 9FORTY A-Frame Cap

Celebrate one of baseball’s biggest stars with this Footlocker AU Exclusive cap from the Shohei Ohtani Pack. This bold design pays tribute to Ohtani’s heritage and iconic jersey number.

Features include:

• Embroidered LA alternate logo on the side panel
• Shohei Ohtani’s name ebroidered in Kanji across the front with Number 17 displayed underneath, representing Ohtani’s jersey number
• Shohei Ohtani's name in Kanji lettering on the back
• New Era flag stitched on the left side
• Structured A-Frame silhouette with a pre-curved visor
• Adjustable snapback closure for a comfortable, one-size-fits-most fit

Why 17?

Shohei Ohtani wore #11 in Japan with the Nippon-Ham Fighters, but when he joined the Los Angeles Angels, that number was retired for Jim Fregosi. His first choice in MLB was #27, but that belonged to Mike Trout. In classic Ohtani fashion, he joked about wanting Trout’s number during his first press conference, showing off his sense of humor. Ultimately, he picked 17—keeping the “7” from his preferred number and starting fresh in MLB.

When Ohtani signed with the Dodgers, he kept 17, a number now synonymous with his name. To secure it, Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly gave up his jersey number, and Ohtani thanked him with an extravagant gift—a brand-new Porsche. This story highlights how much Ohtani values 17, making it more than just a number; it’s part of his identity and journey in baseball