The love-affair that the MLB universe has had with Shohei Ohtani since he joined the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 has not come to an end, and may even be stronger than ever. This most recent example comes after an umpire went to give the pitcher a routine inspection for illegal substances, but the superstar pitcher misinterpreted the intent and thought the umpire wanted to shake his hand.Video of the interaction was posted to Twitter by Jomboy Media.Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaShohei thought the ump wanted to shake his hand83529Shohei thought the ump wanted to shake his hand https://t.co/sLQXKnprOSFew players in the MLB are as universally beloved as the Japanese phenom has quickly become, and it is difficult to find anybody with a negative opinion of him.This fan even went so far as to say that the Los Angeles Angels All-Star has qualities that exceed baseball itself.Cozbor@cozborcro@JomboyMedia He too wholesome for baseball4@JomboyMedia He too wholesome for baseballThis love and admiration was a near universal response. What could have been an awkward incident was quickly laughed off.Fans will take any excuse to praise Shohei OhtaniOhtani bats for the Los Angeles Angels against the Seattle Mariners.After Shohei Ohtani won the American League MVP in 2021, he became the face of baseball and a worldwide superstar, all while remaining one of the most lovable players in the game.While the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout are poised to miss the postseason once again, Shohei Ohtani remains one of the most likeable figures to enter the MLB in recent memory.This fan was not hesitant to praise the young superstar.DELUSIONAL ENGLISH TWEETS@JcheecholaLove this kid he’s a treasure twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Jomboy Media@JomboyMediaShohei thought the ump wanted to shake his hand89129Shohei thought the ump wanted to shake his hand https://t.co/sLQXKnprOSLove this kid he’s a treasure twitter.com/jomboymedia/st…Even those who are not fans of the Los Angeles Angels find they can't help but like Shohei Ohtani.wheeler@ricketywhippits@JomboyMedia Okay I love this guy lol35@JomboyMedia Okay I love this guy lolThis fan understands the confusion that took place in the interaction with the umpire.Rusty@ChrisAtheos@JomboyMedia Who wouldn’t want to shake Ohtani’s hand9@JomboyMedia Who wouldn’t want to shake Ohtani’s handThis user also thinks the umpire was happy with a handshake from the All-Star pitcher.Bittersweet MyMemory@BMymemory@PitchingNinja Even an Umpire is a Fun of Shohei Ohtani!! \\(^0^)//2@PitchingNinja Even an Umpire is a Fun of Shohei Ohtani!! \\(^0^)//This user asks a question that nobody seems to have the answer to.Aj Scapoli@ScapoliAj@PitchingNinja How can you not love this guy1@PitchingNinja How can you not love this guyThis fan does a tremendous job of encapsulating what is so captivating about the reigning AL MVP.Lawrence Aviles 🇺🇸@lawaviles@PitchingNinja Shohei has some dirty pitches on the mound & he has charm.23@PitchingNinja Shohei has some dirty pitches on the mound & he has charm.The Los Angeles Angels have the top duo in all of baseball, but just can't figure out how to string enough wins together to make the playoffs. Because of the popularity of the duo, it seems impossible for them to be separated. These fans who are currently supportive and loving could turn on the team in an instant.Being the face of baseball is a double-edged sword. The never-ending praise feels good but has the potential to change a player's persona. That has thankfully not been the case with Shohei Ohtani.