City officials in Los Angeles have designated May 17 as "Shohei Ohtani Day" in honor of the Japanese baseball star.
The Dodgers player was invited to a ceremony on Friday at Los Angeles City Hall along with team manager Dave Roberts and other executives.
Ohtani was introduced as "the greatest baseball player in America."
The two-way sensation said through an interpreter that he is incredibly honored and humbled.
City council members offered their praise and appreciation, with one official saying a player like Ohtani appears "only once every 100 years."
Many council members expressed excitement, having not known about Ohtani's visit in advance.