Shohei Ohtani debuts gold patch for MLB award winners

Shohei Ohtani will debut a new gold patch on his jersey for the 2025 MLB season. This patch signifies his status as a top player and is part of a new initiative by Major League Baseball to recognize individual award winners. Only six players will wear the gold patch this season. The patches will also be featured on limited-edition cards, which are expected to be popular among fans and collectors. Ohtani will wear the patch during the Los Angeles Dodgers' Opening Day game in Japan on March 18. This marks the first time the gold patch is used in this manner, although gold elements have appeared in uniforms before.