@@nathanvanek6479 they hate them.. that’s why, unless it’s a tall player which it would be because they are not used to having that type of strike zone
Amazing, Shohei is so Disciplined…A total gentleman. No temper tantrums. Just graceful and calm slight show of disagreement…This guy is such a package.
Maybe if he or his manager started showing some emotion he'd get some calls. MLB umpires will keep calling those faux strikes until they get shown up. Can't overdo it (see Bryce), but can't under do it either.
Reminds me of an incident that happened when I was a kid in St. Louis. The Cardinals crafty ace, Curt Simmons was tying Hank Aaron in knots one game. Then, with runner in scoring position, he decided to walk Aaron semi-intentionally, throwing junk way outside. Aaron jumped out of the batter's box and blasted the ball off the scoreboard. He was not happy when the ump called him out!
I’m just watching I’d have my blood boiling imagine how Sho must have felt but still acted in the kindest way, without tantrums and bickerings. A great man.
Wooooooooow...he has this full self control self discipline...you can see how disapponted he was but not throwing tantrums over it..its like ok then ill make it up next time
there are about 3 really good pitches here, but damn either the umps really don't like him or his stance gives them a weird angle when it comes to inside two seamers
Seems that superstar athlete has to pay some sort of dues one way or another, even more if one is Asian...Umps decided to enlarge Ohtani's strike zone by 2 ball widths which makes all the difference. But Shohei is smart, he's catching on. Last season he was protesting in the kindest ways, this season he found a way to get good with the larger Ohtani strike zone. Now here comes the unfair part (not like the above isn't unfair enough already), pitcher Ohtani gets the same strikezone as everyone else, wonder how much benefit of the doubt he gets on the close calls on the borders of the strikezone.
Surprised he resisted the Ichiro gambit of drawing a line in the dirt on some of those. Good that he didn't compromise his swing to try and hit some of that garbage. Some shady 'framing' by the catchers for sure.
Actually all the latest season he's been taking to swinging high and outside, and absolutely nuking them. Hitting bombs like bonds. Evidently he got tired of BS umping and decided to have fun again
@@ST-lb9tt I think last year when he was pitching he had fewer strike calls on the outside of the plate than average. So he was getting screwed by umps when hitting and when pitching
That's what they did 2nd half of last season. They nerfed him with larger strike zone causing his OPS to drop from 1.000+ to 0.965 which is still elite of course but very unfortunate. He had 33 HR halfway of the season and only hit another 13 the rest of the way. He was projected to hit 60+ and realistically 50 at least. But Shohei still did ok, he wowed them other ways...hitting triples, stealing home...
When will MLB join the modern age and use modern technology to bring precision to umping home plate? The same technology we just saw on this video that's used for the broadcasts would bring some honesty and integrity back to the sport. Oh, wait a minute, I almost forgot, there has Never been honesty and integrity in the sport!
Foolish Baseball video titled The Year of Ohtani also talked about this 😅 to be this unlucky but still managed to put up a number like he did, just incredible.
One thing I noticed, is that he ALWAYS starts toward first base on a close 3-2 pitch assuming it's a ball. We know umpires don't like that. Let the umpire make the call, THEN start towards first.
2:15 that's a strike; the ball hit the upper half of the zone. 2:31 Don't move out of the zone on a close call, umps will more than likely call the pitch against you. The thing is this, every player gets bad calls, pitchers, batters, baserunners, fielders. Sad that it happens, especially during critical moments.
A lot of those pitches are close. With two strikes, you have to protect the plate. But, I do admire him for not doing a Donaldson or Votto imitation. 😂
As much as id like robot umps id also hate them the same cuz human error is what makes baseball entertaining as it is but also umps should be getting the calls right so idk
@@ondeckcrushed My issue with umps right now isn't simply that they make calls wrong, everyone makes mistakes. But how often they blow calls, CRITICAL calls even, just makes me think these umpires are doing it to make the game about them.
Announcers are not on his side at all. None of them opposed the bad calls. But what difference does it make. This is why baseball is impossible to appreciate on radio.
If the umpires were consistent on all pitches by the all pitchers in the same games, no problem. MLB needs to assess all umpires and disclose the results. Also MLB needs to set the rules to the quality standard for the umpires. The umpires are unsung heroes but they don’t get immunity from being penalized by their own serious mistakes or misconducts.
In the end, everything balances them out. There were times when Ohtani pitched outside the strike zone and batters were struck out. Having said that, I like the idea of using Robo Umpire.
if you watch Foolish Baseball youtube video titled "The Year of Ohtani", you know that's not true though 😅 when Ohtani pitched he got less strike call on borderline ball, and when he batted he got more strike call than average MLB players.
@@abirapanza yeah Ohtani gets fucked by the umpires on both sides. It was so frustrating. Watching that analysis made it worse. His mvp stats could’ve been better.
But when Ohtani pitched outside the strikezone, the hitters that struck out, struck out swinging. We are talking about Ohtani unfairly getting called balls as a pitcher and strikes as a hitter for vlose ones. Not only does he get no benefit on borderline calls, he gets calped on ridiculously unfair ones too.
The problem is most of these umps cannot crouch properly. Look how high their butts are so to them it looks like strikes! These should all be taught how it should be done 😂. Take out the human factor!!
Bullied? Some were for sure, balls, but many of them were excllent pitches that froze him and were called strikes. I love Shohei, but he's not infallible. Bullied, ah, no...
Totally BS calls that continue this season. Umps make mistakes, which is OK if it's not routine. But calls as badly missed as many of these are should cause those umps to be replaced and shamed. Blindness or prejudice??
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Racially motivated
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No. I don’t think so. Have you seen these bad calls the referees make on white guys?
happens when you're batting lefthanded rip
@@nathanvanek6479 they hate them.. that’s why, unless it’s a tall player which it would be because they are not used to having that type of strike zone
@@nathanvanek6479 referees?
Amazing, Shohei is so Disciplined…A total gentleman. No temper tantrums. Just graceful and calm slight show of disagreement…This guy is such a package.
Maybe if he or his manager started showing some emotion he'd get some calls. MLB umpires will keep calling those faux strikes until they get shown up. Can't overdo it (see Bryce), but can't under do it either.
i mean it would be hard for him to throw a temper tantrum to the umps because he doesn't speak english
@@xe042 You can shout in any language…it will fo through 🤣 also gestures….and believe me, he knows those english!
Thank you, and indeed, he does know English and speaks it.
@@PerryCuda managers can't do shit about those
This is the exact reason why there are videos of Ohtani hitting HRs on pitches in ridiculous parts outside the strike zone this past season.
That’s true ahahah
Reminds me of an incident that happened when I was a kid in St. Louis. The Cardinals crafty ace, Curt Simmons was tying Hank Aaron in knots one game. Then, with runner in scoring position, he decided to walk Aaron semi-intentionally, throwing junk way outside. Aaron jumped out of the batter's box and blasted the ball off the scoreboard. He was not happy when the ump called him out!
I’m just watching I’d have my blood boiling imagine how Sho must have felt but still acted in the kindest way, without tantrums and bickerings. A great man.
Gotta give the guy credit for having that much self control
Imagine having such a good eye and getting wrung up for it
Ever seen Juan Soto that man has the best eye I’ve ever seen
@@Calebkkk. Soto is an absolute god
@@Calebkkk. Harper better + ratio
@@lizardi3072 Your opinion is a L
@@Calebkkk. your mom
Otani-san “Well, I probably should be an umpire as well🤔.”
And yes, he’ll probably be a better one lol
We need another Shohei… as an umpire…
They always call the outside pitch on Ohtani I swear it’s not even fair
Wooooooooow...he has this full self control self discipline...you can see how disapponted he was but not throwing tantrums over it..its like ok then ill make it up next time
I did not know Ohtani has to fight with referee. I'm so proud of him. He's been holding his own baseball in the face of such unfair umpires.
I noticed this happening to him. I’m glad someone compiled the video.
It’s crazy because I could have made the video like 2 minutes longer too
Auto umpiring strike zone will cure all this bullshit. Madden needs to get off his ass and stand up for the kid and his players.
Agreed
Is it true that there will be 2024?...
Shohei's "No way" is everything
Those are also called balls when he pitches. His last outing was ridiculous. Really feel bad for him
Ohtani probably gets the most called strikes as a hitter and called balls as a pitcher. If there is any stat out there, its atrocious.
there are about 3 really good pitches here, but damn either the umps really don't like him or his stance gives them a weird angle when it comes to inside two seamers
Ohtani: Little head shake, hand wave.
Other players: *I took that personally*
I love the reactions that he gives to the umpires🤣
Umpire's should get fined or get their eye's checked.
Can't. They're in a Union
@@Coach_ShinerThey were the players in baseball😂😂
Sho's a class act, every day.
Shohei : can I do the ump as well.. ?
If I was in his place I would be spewing spit and magic words at the umpire. He just laughs!
Nah this is actually genuinely bullying
Seems that superstar athlete has to pay some sort of dues one way or another, even more if one is Asian...Umps decided to enlarge Ohtani's strike zone by 2 ball widths which makes all the difference. But Shohei is smart, he's catching on. Last season he was protesting in the kindest ways, this season he found a way to get good with the larger Ohtani strike zone.
Now here comes the unfair part (not like the above isn't unfair enough already), pitcher Ohtani gets the same strikezone as everyone else, wonder how much benefit of the doubt he gets on the close calls on the borders of the strikezone.
Umpires don’t get some sort of penalty from MLB? Just curious
need to replace them umps with computers. its costing players their career stats due to their lack of consistencies
Surprised he resisted the Ichiro gambit of drawing a line in the dirt on some of those. Good that he didn't compromise his swing to try and hit some of that garbage. Some shady 'framing' by the catchers for sure.
Actually all the latest season he's been taking to swinging high and outside, and absolutely nuking them. Hitting bombs like bonds. Evidently he got tired of BS umping and decided to have fun again
Wonder if Stassi framing gets the same benefit of the doubt when Ohtani's pitching...
@@ST-lb9tt I think last year when he was pitching he had fewer strike calls on the outside of the plate than average. So he was getting screwed by umps when hitting and when pitching
Makes you wonder do we really need umpires to call balls & strikes if we have the tech. They seem to fuck up quite a bit.
Justice for Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. #RobotUmpsNow
Wait a minute, where's the manager backing him up? Herro? Anyone?
They're just mad that he's way better than them in every way
Very well put together video my guy, the views will come in time for you!
Thank you!! 💪
i bet ohtani's OPS is 100 pts higher if they call it fairly for him. shame to do this to the best baseball player in the world.
That's what they did 2nd half of last season. They nerfed him with larger strike zone causing his OPS to drop from 1.000+ to 0.965 which is still elite of course but very unfortunate. He had 33 HR halfway of the season and only hit another 13 the rest of the way. He was projected to hit 60+ and realistically 50 at least. But Shohei still did ok, he wowed them other ways...hitting triples, stealing home...
When will MLB join the modern age and use modern technology to bring precision to umping home plate? The same technology we just saw on this video that's used for the broadcasts would bring some honesty and integrity back to the sport. Oh, wait a minute, I almost forgot, there has Never been honesty and integrity in the sport!
It's amazing that there is such a sport in the 21st century.
What do you mean
explains why shohei attempts to hit balls as well nowadays...and gets home runs as well
Foolish Baseball video titled The Year of Ohtani also talked about this 😅 to be this unlucky but still managed to put up a number like he did, just incredible.
When having no way is way is how superstars are born.
0:44 umpire: any objection. go sit down
Shohei himeself could serve as a better umpire.
He has really got bullied 😂
Ik ahahaha
One thing I noticed, is that he ALWAYS starts toward first base on a close 3-2 pitch assuming it's a ball. We know umpires don't like that. Let the umpire make the call, THEN start towards first.
He shouldn't have to wait umps shouldn't let emotion and bias affect their calls
just because umps don't like that doesn't mean they get to make the wrong call. hello?
Can’t wait for robo-umps.
Mans is going off with the vids
Yessirrr
Can we replace umpires with 360 cameras or ai call out soon? Those ppl are freaking dumb.
They’re blind
Fr
2:15 that's a strike; the ball hit the upper half of the zone. 2:31 Don't move out of the zone on a close call, umps will more than likely call the pitch against you. The thing is this, every player gets bad calls, pitchers, batters, baserunners, fielders. Sad that it happens, especially during critical moments.
2:45, that one was framed good.
A lot of those pitches are close. With two strikes, you have to protect the plate. But, I do admire him for not doing a Donaldson or Votto imitation. 😂
Robot umpires
As much as id like robot umps id also hate them the same cuz human error is what makes baseball entertaining as it is but also umps should be getting the calls right so idk
@@ondeckcrushed My issue with umps right now isn't simply that they make calls wrong, everyone makes mistakes. But how often they blow calls, CRITICAL calls even, just makes me think these umpires are doing it to make the game about them.
Announcers are not on his side at all. None of them opposed the bad calls. But what difference does it make. This is why baseball is impossible to appreciate on radio.
there are multiple clips where they say "that's off the plate"
If I was Shohei, there would be dugout clearing for every single one of these
These umpires are lucky that he comes from a respectful culture. Bryce Harper would have chewed their heads off
That 1st call is one of the worst calls I have seen in this sport
We need robo-umpires.
not a big baseball fan, does this happen this much to other players?
Some but not nearly as close as it does to Ohtani
Bruh he’s always correct as well
If the umpires were consistent on all pitches by the all pitchers in the same games, no problem. MLB needs to assess all umpires and disclose the results. Also MLB needs to set the rules to the quality standard for the umpires. The umpires are unsung heroes but they don’t get immunity from being penalized by their own serious mistakes or misconducts.
This is outrageous
he needs to show some aggression, after a long time of this he's gonna explode
Half of those pitches were right down the middle. There's no bullying going on
You’re blind. Just like the umps
These are close calls bud except for the first one
0:18 the finger shake
Someday that is going to explode from something
If you can fit a finger between the ball and the zone that's close enough to call it a strike or to have it called a strike. 2 strikes? Gotta protect.
think is a ball is still a ball no matter how far off the plate he shouldn't get punished for not fouling off a ball
@@kan6039
What if a pitch is 1/64" or half a millimeter off the plate? Ball or strike?
@@ThekiBoran Its still a ball
@@kan6039
What's if it's 1/1024" or .000001 mm off the plate?
@@kan6039
Are you going to answer my question?
In the end, everything balances them out. There were times when Ohtani pitched outside the strike zone and batters were struck out. Having said that, I like the idea of using Robo Umpire.
if you watch Foolish Baseball youtube video titled "The Year of Ohtani", you know that's not true though 😅 when Ohtani pitched he got less strike call on borderline ball, and when he batted he got more strike call than average MLB players.
@@abirapanza yeah Ohtani gets fucked by the umpires on both sides. It was so frustrating. Watching that analysis made it worse. His mvp stats could’ve been better.
But when Ohtani pitched outside the strikezone, the hitters that struck out, struck out swinging. We are talking about Ohtani unfairly getting called balls as a pitcher and strikes as a hitter for vlose ones. Not only does he get no benefit on borderline calls, he gets calped on ridiculously unfair ones too.
Gotta protect the plate!!!!
You could create a video like this with any full time player. The umps are universally bad.
Ohtani gets bad calls more often
there is no doubt some umps are screwing him
Maybe that is called bullied. But where are the coaches?? At least he's not arguing with the men in black.
With this many bogus calls ; why don’t the Angels file a complaint with MLB’s head office . This is bad for the game !
someday ohtani will show his true self, when he has learned more about western culture
These umpires should be fired man taking the bat away at it's finest man. Old school umpires were better
I would explode
why isnt his coach standing up for him those calls are terrible
Bryce Harper would have killed few of those umps on the spot
doing everything to ruin his stats
The problem is most of these umps cannot crouch properly. Look how high their butts are so to them it looks like strikes! These should all be taught how it should be done 😂. Take out the human factor!!
Union workers. Seniority everything. Job performance means nothing.
terrible umpires these days..
Even racially motivated umps can't make Shohei go crazy. He's the most self-disciplined guy on the earth.
Sh*t happens when little league umps get called up on short notice
Bullied? Some were for sure, balls, but many of them were excllent pitches that froze him and were called strikes. I love Shohei, but he's not infallible. Bullied, ah, no...
He was bullied
@@ondeckcrushed Okay, fan boy.
@@larrylawson2912 okay, Larry Lawson
im a mets fan but what the actual fuck is going on here
Totally BS calls that continue this season. Umps make mistakes, which is OK if it's not routine. But calls as badly missed as many of these are should cause those umps to be replaced and shamed. Blindness or prejudice??
Racism
Poor Shohei
Who paid this guy?
Not gonna lie half of these are strikes and painted.
maybe there doing it bcuz he’s Japanese?
so freaking annoying 😂😅
And umpires are upset why we say we don’t need them anymore