Shohei Ohtani Surprises Joe Kelly's Wife with a Porsche as a Thank You for Social Media Campaign

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24/12/2023 21h36

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani showcased his appreciation for teammate Joe Kelly's wife, Ashley Kelly, by gifting her a brand new Porsche. The extravagant present comes in response to Ashley's viral social media campaign, #Ohtake17, which encouraged Ohtani to sign with the Dodgers.

The Dodgers captured the unveiling of the luxurious gift in a video posted on X Saturday, as the sleek Porsche was dropped off in front of the Kelly household. In the clip, Ashley was left speechless as she covered her mouth in disbelief upon hearing that the car was hers courtesy of Shohei Ohtani.

Ashley Kelly went to great lengths in her enthusiastic online campaign to convince Ohtani to join her husband's team. She even went as far as renaming her 7-month-old son ShoKai to show her unwavering support for the Japanese athlete. Ohtani's decision to sign a historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers on December 11 undoubtedly made all of Ashley's efforts worthwhile.

Furthermore, Joe Kelly secured his future with the Major League Baseball team by signing a new one-year, $8 million deal, as reported by MLB.com.

As part of her social media campaign, Ashley offered Ohtani every piece of Dodgers clothing and merchandise owned by the Kelly family that bore the number 17. In a video posted on December 8, she proudly displayed the array of items, including a No. 17 Dodgers jersey with the word "Mama" printed on the back, jokingly claiming she already had Ohtani's mom on board with the plan.

After learning that Ohtani had chosen to join the Dodgers, Ashley posted another video, this time joyfully tossing all the family's No. 17 gear across their holiday-themed front lawn while singing along to Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go."

Shohei Ohtani had previously worn the No. 17 during his six-year tenure with the Los Angeles Angels, according to CNN affiliate KABC.

The generous gift of a Porsche from Ohtani to Ashley Kelly serves as a testament to the impact that enthusiastic fan support can have in the world of professional sports. As the Dodgers gear up for the upcoming season, Ohtani's arrival promises to bring excitement and a renewed sense of camaraderie to the team.

In the end, it was Ashley Kelly's unwavering dedication and creative campaign that caught Ohtani's attention, leading to his monumental signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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