Los Angeles Dodgers' newest star, Shohei Ohtani, has wasted no time in making friends with his new teammates. Following a viral social media campaign by Joe Kelly's wife, Ashley Kelly, to recruit Ohtani to the Dodgers, the Japanese two-way superstar decided to show his appreciation in a grand gesture. Ohtani surprised Ashley by gifting her a brand-new Porsche, a gesture that left her speechless and in awe.

The heartwarming moment was captured in a video posted on social media. In the video, Ashley is seen standing at her front door, completely flabbergasted, as the shiny silver car is delivered. An unidentified person in the video informs her, "It's yours. From Shohei," causing Ashley to react with shock and disbelief. Before the video ends, she can be heard uttering, "Shut the...," clearly amazed by the surprise gift.

Ashley's #Ohtake17 campaign gained significant traction on social media as she humorously offered to change her seven-month-old son's name from Kai to ShoKai and persuaded her husband to relinquish his No. 17 jersey to Ohtani. The number 17 holds special significance for Ohtani, as it was the number he wore during his time with the Los Angeles Angels. Little did Ashley know that her playful campaign would ultimately prove successful.

Ohtani, a two-time AL MVP, went on to sign a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history. The deal sent shockwaves throughout the sports world and further cemented the Dodgers' status as a powerhouse team.

In addition to Ohtani's generous gift, Joe Kelly decided to make another gesture of goodwill by switching uniform numbers. Kelly, who had previously worn No. 17, agreed to give up the number to Ohtani, donning No. 99 instead. Kelly expressed his admiration for Ohtani's talent and stated that he would be honored to have his number retired if Ohtani continues to excel and eventually enters the Hall of Fame. When asked about what he would receive in return from Ohtani, Kelly cryptically replied, "Oh, there's a list, but no comment."

The friendship between Ohtani and Kelly seems to be blossoming, with both players going above and beyond to make each other feel welcome. Kelly's wife, Ashley, took to social media once again to proudly announce the number swap and showcase her excitement for Ohtani's arrival. She posted an Instagram video where she playfully discarded her husband's old No. 17 jerseys and drew a new No. 99 on one of his white shirts. Accompanying the video was the caption, "#Ohtake17 Campaign SUCCESS! Merry Christmas Dodger Fans."

It appears that Ashley's relentless campaigning may have had an impact on Ohtani as well. Reports suggest that Ohtani played a significant role in helping the Dodgers sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto, who turned down offers from the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, ultimately signed a massive contract worth $325 million over 12 years.

As the Dodgers gear up for the upcoming season, the team's chemistry and camaraderie seem to be off to a fantastic start, thanks to the efforts of Ashley Kelly and the generosity of Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers' fans can undoubtedly look forward to an exciting and memorable season ahead.