Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced Thursday he is donating $500,000 in the wake of the fires plaguing Los Angeles county. Ohtani stated his donation will be helping firefighters, those who had to evacuate their homes, and animals in need.

Shohei Ohtani has called Southern California home ever since he made the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB seven years ago. The two-way superstar and reigning National League MVP began his big league journey with the Angels in Anaheim,

LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani has pledged to donate $500,000 in the wake of the recent fires across Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Dodgers star took to social media to announce he will make the donation in hopes of helping the firefighters battling in the frontlines.

The Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will be featured in four of ESPN's first 10 "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts, it was announced Wednesday, along with a March 27 appearance on MLB's main Opening Day.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area’s deadly wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is making a significant contribution to wildfire relief efforts in the region by donating $500,000. This donation is aimed at supporting both firefighters and animals displaced by the destructive blazes.