As fan of Boxing, NBA, NFL. I tune into MLB only to watch this man. Totally mind blowing what he is able to do from the mound, hitting, and the base running.
@@BentleyVB funny you say that because when a GM does what he wants it’s considered a “buisness” but soon as a player does what he wants with his career they’re “divas” 😂 tell me again how that takes away from casual games?
In reference to Ohtani's mastery of baseball I think it was Joe Madden that said you could put him in the outfield and he'd be one of the best outfielders in the game. If you add up all his abilities - hitting, pitching, base-running, base-stealing, fielding his position - I think he has to be considered the greatest player ever. There isn't any player past or present - that can or could do - what he is doing.
Imagine if his attitude was a stuck up diva. This guy has the perfect personality to carry the title of one of the best if not the best baseball player of this century. Don't want to even hear about "Ruth", this man is playing against top tier players defensively and offensively brewed to do one thing and is to play baseball. Glad to be able to witness this talent.
It's been a year since I started watching baseball.i love the game very much. I'd love to play the game in my backyard one day. For now I just got to do with the wall 😂😂.All because of shohei.
It's insane to allow him to continue to pitch! I guess they were smarter 100yrs ago with Ruth? He was actually a better pitcher than Ohtani! Better batter too numbers wise. I think he could reach greater numbers if he stopped pitching. The increased risk of injury pitching? All that $$$$ riding.. How do you pay this guy? What a blast to watch. I don't miss his games if I can help it.
Love your video man, really well put together, I didn't know some of these players made these comments, that's awesome. Hope you have a good weekend and merry christmas bro! or happy holidays or whatever lol
There is only one player in the history of baseball that can compare to what Shohei is doing and that is the man the myth the legend Babe Ruth. When after just a couple of seasons you are being compared to the Babe, that says it all.
I'm a 77 year old and have been a Yankee fan since I was 7....I can unabashedly say that Shohei is my favorite player...I, of course like Aaron Judge, but he's got no Personality as he cannot accept any compliments for his prodigious accomplishments...it gets annoying after a while....
@@stephenmaniloff437470 years a Yankee fan? Shame on you sir!!!! Do you remember in the 90's when your fans were throwing D batteries at Griffey Jr while he was in the outfield? Maybe you were one of those fans? I've saw plenty of Yankee fans online, spoiled brats that think they deserve a world series. Maybe that's not you but I've saw plenty of them. I'd be ashamed to be a fan of that team...... The Mariners suck but at least we as fans don't try to hurt players from other teams. Yuck the fankees, I actually dislike them more than the Cheaters. All because of you fans.
i never watched baseball in germany, we only watch European football. until we saw this asian man... now all my friends watch baseball... much love from germany!
How do you know what you're looking at if you never watched baseball before? He is not the greatest in any one category. It's what he combines that makes him great. So if you don't know the likes of Barry Bonds or Rickey Henderson or the many great pitchers over the years I don't know how you could really appreciate it.
I’m a 26 year old female from Boston. Never watched my own home team Red Sox despite their popularity and past success. Plus most Angel games are starting after 9pm on the east coast. Yet I am following this team, watching their games, or following along online for this man. He rightfully deserves the titles of face of the league, best baseball player and possibly best athlete.
"Best athlete" only an American would say this 😂😂😂. There are more sports than Baseball, Basketball, American Football and Hockey. All rounders aren't unheard of in cricket for example, plenty of MMA fighters who are as good on the ground grappling as they are on their feet striking, there are athletes that have transitioned between professional sports with ease and have continued competing at elite level, and let's not forget about triathlon, pentathlon and decathlon athletes.
The fact that there are many all rounders in cricket and mma make him even more special. The fact there is no one else doing what he is. There is only one guy in who can do at the highest level of baseball, the only one guy that's doing both shows how hard it actually is and the fact that he's doing extremely well in both just shows his calibre
@@D3L3T3 And even among the Japanese people, he's the remarkably humble and nice person. Especially, even at the moment that he is a super star not only in domestic but also worldwide ever!
You're right. He's not the least bit arrogant about his talent. He's stayed a very polite and modest man, and SO likeable! I was a little concerned that the other Dodgers players might resent his big salary and attention he's getting - but his team mates all seem to like and respect him.
His ex-coach from Fighters swore there will NEVER be another baseball player better than Ohtani not just because of his ability to play baseball but because of his personality. He said Ohtani was just perfect in every way. He described Ohtani as a perfect human being with no flaws. 😂💕❤️ I think that’s the reason why majority of people love him. He is very respectful and super humble. 💖💖💖
What do you mean by "Manual" people? I just love him, not only for his natural athletic ability, but because he's just so likeable. I was concerned that his team mates might resent his huge salary and contract and his natural ability, but he's just so likeable, his team mates really do like him, as well they should. He The Best Ball Player on the Planet, if not The Best Athlete on the Planet!
Me too! I haven't paid much attention to baseball for many years - until Ohtani came along, but now I'm a huge Dodgers fan and certainly a huge Ohtani fan. He's so exciting to watch play and he seems to be such a nice, normal guy who is so easygoing - until he hits that ball to the Moon!
I’ve been a shohei fan since he was in Japan but seeing all these records he’s shattering now really puts it into perspective that we’re watching a modern day legend. People in 40 years are gonna look back and wish they got to see him play.
It's good to be alive during Ohtani's era. And his success doesn't seem to have gone to his head. How long can this last? For a good long time I hope. Stay healthy Shohei.
Sho-time's steadfast humility embedded in the Japanese culture has nutured a teachable and coachable spirit to help grow and develop extraordinary skills in every area of his life. He's the face of MLB, sponsorships, community, a role model, and what the world needs more of ⚾️❤️🌎
When Ohtani left Japn to come to MLB, there were many naysayers in HIS home country, who were legends of the game. Some who had seen him throughout his career said he should concentrate on pitching, and he might equal Nomo. Others criticized his batting style. Very few foresaw what he is doing today. Most said Ohtani should pick one or the other, not both. I say to all those naysayers, take a hike on a short pier. Ohtani is Captain Kirk of baseball, boldly going where no man has ever gone before.
This is why the guy should be the MVP again this year, his numbers are not like last year but no one is even coming close to doing what he does. I know Judge has those HR numbers but Shohei does it all, every part of baseball he does, and is good to great at it.
What Shohei Ohtani controls in his 4 years in the MLB and his performance is already by far the best player in the entire history of the MLB in his first 4 years. What Ohtani does NOT control is being on a team that supports him little or not at all, and that gives more value to his numbers and performance. Thanks to life for allowing me to have seen and witnessed one of the best players in the entire history of MLB.
I know he was doing it in Japan, but I want to see him play the right field. About a week ago he was practicing in the outfield and it looked good. He is definitely better than Adele.
Ohtani was an excellent outfielder in highschool years as well as in Japan's professional league. He is electric, fast responsive, and has strong arm to throw all the way from outfield back home like Ichiro (check RUclips videos for Shohei's highschool and Nippon Ham/Fighters' outfielder clips) . During pitching, Shohei's defensive plays and quick responses show that Shohei can transfer immediately to be the best baseman once he leaves the mound. HOWEVER, once Shohei got injured at outfield and that stopped him from pitching for a number of games. The Japan Fighters' coaches shut Shohei down from outfielder's work since then (because Shohei was seemed as one of the biggest Japanese treasures in human form and any injuries or failures in training occurred during playing in Fighters would be accused seriously by the Japanese public and the coaches had huge responsibilities in keeping Shohei in good health, though Shohei still got some major injuries at the end).
@@jasonthemagnificent2.0 Ohtani did at NL but the coaches ordered him not to do much and other teammates were so scared 😨 of him getting hurt that they tried to cover for him more and was kept watching Ohtani afraid of him getting hurt. So you can't really see the real great 👍 outfielder Ohtani like in Japan's videos.
@@boroughmanager7067 Ohtani is a very good singer and has a very beautiful singing voice. He sang songs for Angels teammates when they were traveling in bus long time ago.😉 Ohtani is also very good in dancing, he copied the M J backsliding dance at Fan's Service Performance stage.
The kid is special. I’m glad I got the chance to see him. Babe Ruth was before my time and I can say I saw 👀 some of the greats like Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and others but Shohei is a unbelievable athlete. I don’t know if he is the goat but he’s got to be in that conversation.
#10 is Shohei’s greatest contribution to the sport of baseball, to inspire future generation, like the way Stephan Curry changes the sport of basketball.
Shohei Ohtani is the GOAT but doesn't get enough credit because he's on a west coast losing team. IF he was on the Yankees or Red Socks where most of media is located he would be raised to the same level of Tom Brady.
He’s like a manga hero! He’s the best. He’s cute, he is kind, he’s generous! I don’t see any weak points. Oh, the only his weak point would be that he does’t have one!
I'm a long-time Japanese fan of his. What I want people who is getting to know him recently know is that he is not like a baseball robot who can do things perfectly with no efforts. He has struggled a lot through his career with injuries and having to make adjustments. But he kept trying new things with the efforts that most people cannot put on. His mentality is what I really admire.
I agree. We all respect him for the time, effort and hard work he's put into being so outstanding at this sport that he LOVES! He's earned our respect - and we so LOVE watching him play! (And it doesn't hurt that he's a very good-looking guy! (So we women love him too.)
Thank you from someone who's known him from before he left Japan to play in the US. I admire and respect his mental fortitude and how he keeps on working on himself to improve and get better and better. I just love this guy and this man and this athlete. He's the Entire Package and sooo likeable. I love this guy!
Ohtani is just the perfect player. Top 3 pitcher, top 5 batter, great base running, and one of the best personalities you will see out of anyone in any sport.
Shohei is one of those guys who is there when the pressure is on when you really need it that's when he's at his best. Like Magic Johnson Larry Bird. He is a superstar
To me as an ex-T&F athlete, Shohei Ohtani is like the absolute world Decathlon Champion who is now trying to break each world record of 100m sprint, high jump, Javelin throw and 1500m run, respectively, while competing decathlon in the Olympic games. What we're witnessing is almost paranormal.
I guarantee any poll of players asking them who THEIR favorite player to watch is, 99%+ are gonna say him. This game is their whole life, and they know better than anyone just how absurdly difficult pitching OR hitting is. They are likely as awestruck or more than we fans are
At this time in his career, I rank him as the best baseball player of all time. Considering the level of talent in MLB these days Babe Ruth didn’t have the all around athleticism Shohei has. He’s unreal. Seeing him play in person, he runs the bases like a big cat in addition to his hitting and pitching skills. He’s the shit!
There's a reason writers wait 5 years after a player retires to decide whether or not a player is a HOF'er. I don't see anyone anytime soon replacing Babe Ruth as the goat of all professional sports.
@bone-snypa Ruth was bigger than Jordan, Montana, the patriots qb, forgot his name, oh, Brady, Nicholas in golf, etc... Go look at Ruth's stats, both hitting and pitching.
@@jubgpodcast It is Babe Ruth because it was a completely different time then and this kind of thing was much harder to do and Babe Ruth was the only one who was doing it. I love Shohei and I call him the Babe Ruth of now.
@@jubgpodcast Trust me no one is a bigger Ohtani fan than I am ! However... Babe did it first. Doesn't matter how many times. The person who creates possibilities is the one who sets the bar for the culture, and therefore, he must be honored.
@@rebeccaholsonback1538 You can’t compare the early 1900’s when Ruth played and today…100 years later. Remember Ruth hit more homers than TEAMS each year. He was one of a kind. He could have definitely pitched and hit at elite levels if they would have allowed it. They are both great players in different times. Ruth WAS baseball. Ohtani is carrying on his tradition.
I already consider him in the top 10 best player ever. But if he averages 10 win a year as a starter and 25-30hr as a hitter, he might be the best ever.
I love his swing. The way he just coils up and lets it fly is a beauty to watch. Hopefully the Angels can get their shit together and help him and Trout get into the post season.
I watch Football ⚽, Boxing, ONE Champs, MMA, Volleyball and several things.. but only thing that makes me stop all other sports except ⚽, is this MAN - SHOTIME.. 🌟👍🏻🌟
I remember first hearing about him when he broke the japanese record for the fastest pitch then a few weeks later I see him doing HR and I had to check again because I thought I misread the news or something because there’s no way a pitcher is a also a DH… Ever since I tried to follow him.
I enjoy hearing what other current and former MLB players are saying about the phenomenon that is Sho-Time. He's been a powerful energizing force for the MLB game in the US and overseas as fans tune in to see what this amazing athlete can do. My only criticism of this video is that too often the narration is describing something that is not in the video clip at that time. (And, smaller point, the narrator refers to pitches including a sinker. But Shohei didn't start featuring a sinker until late August or early Sept. I think the narrator meant to say splitter, not sinker.) Still, thanks for offering this collection of Ohtani accomplishments and accolades.
Ohtani had a 4.1 WAR, which was a good 2.6 points behind Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, which placed him 7th in the AL. (Carlos Rodon still had a better WAR - 5.1 - while pitching the same amount of innings)... Ohtani had a 4.9 WAR (11th in the AL), 2.3 points behind Carlos Correa. Vladdy alone bested Ohtani in every offensive categories except for triples and stolen bases... Ohtani had more Ks at the plate than he did on the mound 🤯🤣 So basically, he was an average power hitter and a slightly above average pitcher, but SiNcE hE pItChEs AnD cAn HiT bOmBs, he automatically should win the AL MVP? Fuck no! Pitching every 6th day and DHing is the context you need to use... he still didn't play defense other than when he was pitching... so there's also that to had to the context. So what I'm saying, even though he is a "generational" talent, he is highly overrated. Especially last season. Vladdy put up triple crown numbers at 22, Semien and Salvy had record setting years, but no, let's give it to the publicity stunt catered to the Asian population... 🤦 So yeah, you are spot on with that for sure
He's a very solid hitter, if he was just a hitter. He would just be considered a above average player but with him being a very good pitcher also. That's the amazing part. He's goes from being a above average hitter to the best hitting pitcher since babe ruth. Crushing 40 homers and throwing 100 mph is very impressive.
The guy doesn't take ANY battling practice because he'll be too tired to do both. Imagine if he dedicated all his energy to just hitting ... He's a way better hitter than you think ... just like he's a way better pitcher than you think ...
@@louismeloche3857 My bad, I think Ohtani is a once in a lifetime player. It's been almost 100 years since we have seen a player like him and maybe won't see another for another 100 years.
Before Shohei came around. Mike Trout was arguably the best player in MLB. Now no one can argue against Shohei, as being the best. But what I don't get though, is the Angels organization. You been gifted with 2 of the greatest players, to ever play the game. And you don't even try to get enough good players, to build around them. What a damn shame. And it's just going to get worst, when they offer Shohei the biggest contract of his life. I have a feeling the Yankees is going to end up getting him or Mike Trout. 😡
@bone-snypa I’m thinking about what he’s doing from both sides of the game. I get your point though. I think the most overlooked period of greatness was when Rodgers Hornsby averaged over .400 for 5 straight seasons. Now I hear that Cease has given up 1 or less runs in 14 straight games. A MLB record. Baseball is amazing.
The clip started with Ohtani bunting for a basehit against "the shift". That is one skill that 90% of today's major leaguers do not have. So, because of the limited baseball ability of today's players, they had to change the rules.
When he decides to hang it up. He may be the greatest ever to play. If I read right Babe Ruth didn't pitch and hit HR in consecutive seasons. Ohtani has way more left in him.
I've been a Babe Ruth fan since I was a kid. My 2 cuzns play professional. I was a 4 time league MVP. Let me tell u. This guy is a living legend. Like a modern day Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle. A pitcher that can hit like him. Just legendary
"Sho alert"?? No no no, MLB should trademark/license "ShoTime" and use that. Get someone with an epic voice to say, "Iiiiiiiit's ShoTime!!" when he's up to bat or stepping up to the mound. There is no question that Shohei will be counted among the GOATs of athletes (he stole home against the Yankees?? Ballsy, man), especially if he can stay away from injury. And the Angels management better get their act together, because Shohei without a World Series title would be one of sport's great tragedies.
I'm not going to hate on this video because it is amazing! But, sometimes when you are speaking it gets quieter so I turn my volume up and then a bit later I hear an announcer screaming into my ear about an Ohtani fabulous play. Keep up the great work though!
@@tzvi3660 who almost won the mvp last yr. Vlad Jr right that hit 40hrs. So tell me who do we see in this generation that's doing what shtimw is doing. Dude
@@law35penn dude you don't get it, It's impressive that ohtani can do two things, but he is NOT great at either He is good, but not elite, He is 77th in batting average, Not top 20 in ops, war or slugging, And he pitches to a career 3.00 era Judges team is best in baseball, Ohtanis, team was supposed to be challenging the Astros, they have choked big time, you realize the Baltimore orioles who play in the toughest division are way better than the angels, the angels were expected to win At least 85 to 90 games , Ohtani is good, NOT great
@@tzvi3660 dude u get it, 100yrs since we've seen anyone can do this. How much more elite does he have to be. Are you serious. Judge is elite becuz he can hit 40hr. Let see him do that a few more yrs. At least shotime isn't a fluke.
@@law35penn wtf, Aaron judge has 195 homeruns, shohei has 113, Judge had 52 his rookie season, Shohei plays meaningless games because the angels suck, Judge plays in the toughest division, Big games all the time, Now some perspective Babe ruth had 714 homeruns, A career 2.28 era, Ohtani has a era above 3.00 Babe ruth has 7 rings ohtani won't finish 7 seasons even making the playoffs Doing two things at a solid mlb level is different than being the best at both, It's like saying that me and aron judge are the same talented Because we both play baseball,
What my favorite little news that happened during the WBC was that Darvish wanted to dissect Ohtani and kept track of how he worked out but came out disgusted Ohtani does not want to eat out Takes 7 meals per day / Takes supplements every 3 hours Does not eat anything that does not go well with his body from his medicals Takes protein and 10 types of supplements every time before working out Fixates on having 12 hours of sleep everyday He reads or plays games on the little spare time he has and does nothing else Talk about a baseball savant right? lol
Cy Young and MVP in the same season? VERY possible. And that would have been UNHEARD of before Sho. He's already raised the bar; i almost take for granted that he'll do it in the near future.
He is a guy you build in a video game but in real life, Halo's have the best player of a generation in Trout and An Absolute cheat code in Ohtani and we still can't win, hope the new ownership will change that.
Hits a home run one inning, throws a triple digit fastball next inning… No one else in the league can do it? Guess that means he is the most valuable in the league 🤔
Yea, looks like too many HS and college coaches are discouraging potential two way players who can pitch and hit. Shohei is paving the way for future kids who may now be encouraged to do both...maybe it won't be another 100 years before we see the likes of him again.
Exactly! It's great that he is praised for demanding of how he wants to play the game (Pitching and DHing), but looking at his stats, he's slightly above average in pitching and he is an average power hitter that strikes out a lot (Adam Dunn 2004 and Carlos Delgado 1999 stats)... the guy is a treat to watch, but stats don't lie.
I NORMALLY DON'T WATCH ⚾️ I STUMBLED UPON SHOHEI OHTANI ON RUclips AND I WAS TRULY AMAZED AT WHAT I SAW IN HIM A VERY SKILLED AT HIS CRAFT, I AM IN "AWE!"
The crazy thing is, there are really no players who say bad things about him. Other players, there are always some haters, but he doesn’t seem to have any
A sports fan of any sport has to want to see this man play two Positions a picture and a batter in baseball does not exist this man does he’s awesome to just see the replays of his batting and his pitching his pitching has some nasty curveballs nasty pitching throughout the whole game.
Being a Rangers fan I despise the Angels and hoped Ohtani would fail. But since he's just amazing I'm a huge fan of him. Trout too used to hate him but he's a HoF lock right now. At least the Angels have done nothing with those two legends so I can be happy with that.
As fan of Boxing, NBA, NFL. I tune into MLB only to watch this man. Totally mind blowing what he is able to do from the mound, hitting, and the base running.
NBA fan ? With these divas jumping teams . Nba is not ingesting anymore . But yea I only tune in mlb for Shohei
Lol i watch the exact same sports as you too and i only come to see shohei highlights for baseball. Pretty amazing stuff
@@BentleyVB funny you say that because when a GM does what he wants it’s considered a “buisness” but soon as a player does what he wants with his career they’re “divas” 😂 tell me again how that takes away from casual games?
Baseball is life
I’m glad your comment as a Japanese.
I like boxing too,do you know Naoya Inoue?p4p ranker.
This is a monster …(Mike Tyson)
i'm amazed as a fan at what he's doing. I can't even imagine what it must be like for major leaguers to see.
In reference to Ohtani's mastery of baseball I think it was Joe Madden that said you could put him in the outfield and he'd be one of the best outfielders in the game. If you add up all his abilities - hitting, pitching, base-running, base-stealing, fielding his position - I think he has to be considered the greatest player ever. There isn't any player past or present - that can or could do - what he is doing.
Imagine if his attitude was a stuck up diva. This guy has the perfect personality to carry the title of one of the best if not the best baseball player of this century. Don't want to even hear about "Ruth", this man is playing against top tier players defensively and offensively brewed to do one thing and is to play baseball. Glad to be able to witness this talent.
it might take another 100 years to see another of his like....
He is just totally awesome makes me happy to see his talents Epic !! ❤shoeing Otani❤
Ohtani > Judge
He is the fairytale people hear about!🙌
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It's been a year since I started watching baseball.i love the game very much. I'd love to play the game in my backyard one day. For now I just got to do with the wall 😂😂.All because of shohei.
It's insane to allow him to continue to pitch! I guess they were smarter 100yrs ago with Ruth? He was actually a better pitcher than Ohtani! Better batter too numbers wise. I think he could reach greater numbers if he stopped pitching. The increased risk of injury pitching? All that $$$$ riding.. How do you pay this guy? What a blast to watch. I don't miss his games if I can help it.
Love your video man, really well put together, I didn't know some of these players made these comments, that's awesome. Hope you have a good weekend and merry christmas bro! or happy holidays or whatever lol
There is only one player in the history of baseball that can compare to what Shohei is doing and that is the man the myth the legend Babe Ruth. When after just a couple of seasons you are being compared to the Babe, that says it all.
He'd look really good in a Mets uniform.
I look for Ohtani highlites in baseball... that's it!
Is that rich hill in a dodgers uni?
Quickest to 100 and pitching like that.
I’vebeen an MLB fan since I was 8 and am now 75. I ‘ve seen the greats play. Shohei is phenomenal. He’s the whole baseball package.
wow that is insane i have the upmost respect for you as that kind of dedication is really hard to achieve
I'm a 77 year old and have been a Yankee fan since I was 7....I can unabashedly say that Shohei is my favorite player...I, of course like Aaron Judge, but he's got no Personality as he cannot accept any compliments for his prodigious accomplishments...it gets annoying after a while....
He also played the outfield in Japan, don't be surprised if one day he plays defense as well.
@@jeffw1390 pretty sure he played some outfield last year. The dude is a freak of nature. We’re lucky to get to witness.
@@stephenmaniloff437470 years a Yankee fan? Shame on you sir!!!!
Do you remember in the 90's when your fans were throwing D batteries at Griffey Jr while he was in the outfield? Maybe you were one of those fans?
I've saw plenty of Yankee fans online, spoiled brats that think they deserve a world series.
Maybe that's not you but I've saw plenty of them.
I'd be ashamed to be a fan of that team...... The Mariners suck but at least we as fans don't try to hurt players from other teams.
Yuck the fankees, I actually dislike them more than the Cheaters. All because of you fans.
I was grateful to witness his consecutive insane nights with the 8 RBIs and 13Ks!! It was absolutely insane!
Best 24 hour stretch in baseball history. You’re so lucky to see that in person. I was glued to my phone and couldn’t believe what I was seeing.
@@JurrasicPork Well said. The best back to back performance in the history of the game.
i never watched baseball in germany, we only watch European football. until we saw this asian man... now all my friends watch baseball... much love from germany!
A European watching an Asian man play American sports! A beautiful cross-over!
amen. @@skittles2
How do you know what you're looking at if you never watched baseball before? He is not the greatest in any one category. It's what he combines that makes him great. So if you don't know the likes of Barry Bonds or Rickey Henderson or the many great pitchers over the years I don't know how you could really appreciate it.
I’m a 26 year old female from Boston. Never watched my own home team Red Sox despite their popularity and past success. Plus most Angel games are starting after 9pm on the east coast. Yet I am following this team, watching their games, or following along online for this man. He rightfully deserves the titles of face of the league, best baseball player and possibly best athlete.
Awesome comment - you remind us long-time Angels fans why we stick with this team and how fortunate we are to have Sho-Time
You’re probably Asian 🥴
"Best athlete" only an American would say this 😂😂😂. There are more sports than Baseball, Basketball, American Football and Hockey. All rounders aren't unheard of in cricket for example, plenty of MMA fighters who are as good on the ground grappling as they are on their feet striking, there are athletes that have transitioned between professional sports with ease and have continued competing at elite level, and let's not forget about triathlon, pentathlon and decathlon athletes.
The fact that there are many all rounders in cricket and mma make him even more special. The fact there is no one else doing what he is. There is only one guy in who can do at the highest level of baseball, the only one guy that's doing both shows how hard it actually is and the fact that he's doing extremely well in both just shows his calibre
投手がどれ程の体力を使い、どれ程の休養が必要なのかを知らずにコメントしている人がいますね。
Nice homage. Sad that you didn’t mention his outstanding gentlemanship. The perfect example for future and current MLB players.
Compared to jerks like the late Yordano Ventura Ohtani is a Saint.
Japanese people are so kind and caring. They show great respect towards others. Great culture!
@@D3L3T3 And even among the Japanese people, he's the remarkably humble and nice person. Especially, even at the moment that he is a super star not only in domestic but also worldwide ever!
Agree. Sport players should show their ego less and acting more like a good example to kids.
You're right. He's not the least bit arrogant about his talent. He's stayed a very polite and modest man, and SO likeable! I was a little concerned that the other Dodgers players might resent his big salary and attention he's getting - but his team mates all seem to like and respect him.
His ex-coach from Fighters swore there will NEVER be another baseball player better than Ohtani not just because of his ability to play baseball but because of his personality. He said Ohtani was just perfect in every way. He described Ohtani as a perfect human being with no flaws. 😂💕❤️ I think that’s the reason why majority of people love him. He is very respectful and super humble. 💖💖💖
Shohei is inspirational
What do you mean by "Manual" people? I just love him, not only for his natural athletic ability, but because he's just so likeable. I was concerned that his team mates might resent his
huge salary and contract and his natural ability, but he's just so likeable, his team mates really do like him, as well they should. He The Best Ball Player on the Planet, if not The Best Athlete on the Planet!
So many non-fans tune to watch baseball just for him, I never followed the sport but Sho made me watch it
Me too! I haven't paid much attention to baseball for many years - until Ohtani came along, but now I'm a huge Dodgers fan and certainly a huge Ohtani fan. He's so exciting to watch play and he seems to be such a nice, normal guy who is so easygoing - until he hits that ball to the Moon!
I’ve been a shohei fan since he was in Japan but seeing all these records he’s shattering now really puts it into perspective that we’re watching a modern day legend. People in 40 years are gonna look back and wish they got to see him play.
It's good to be alive during Ohtani's era. And his success doesn't seem to have gone to his head. How long can this last? For a good long time I hope. Stay healthy Shohei.
Sho-time's steadfast humility embedded in the Japanese culture has nutured a teachable and coachable spirit to help grow and develop extraordinary skills in every area of his life. He's the face of MLB, sponsorships, community, a role model, and what the world needs more of ⚾️❤️🌎
@@kellycarmona1737Shohei is inspirational
When Ohtani left Japn to come to MLB, there were many naysayers in HIS home country, who were legends of the game. Some who had seen him throughout his career said he should concentrate on pitching, and he might equal Nomo. Others criticized his batting style. Very few foresaw what he is doing today. Most said Ohtani should pick one or the other, not both. I say to all those naysayers, take a hike on a short pier. Ohtani is Captain Kirk of baseball, boldly going where no man has ever gone before.
Well said
This is why the guy should be the MVP again this year, his numbers are not like last year but no one is even coming close to doing what he does. I know Judge has those HR numbers but Shohei does it all, every part of baseball he does, and is good to great at it.
What Shohei Ohtani controls in his 4 years in the MLB and his performance is already by far the best player in the entire history of the MLB in his first 4 years.
What Ohtani does NOT control is being on a team that supports him little or not at all, and that gives more value to his numbers and performance.
Thanks to life for allowing me to have seen and witnessed one of the best players in the entire history of MLB.
I know he was doing it in Japan, but I want to see him play the right field. About a week ago he was practicing in the outfield and it looked good. He is definitely better than Adele.
Ohtani was an excellent outfielder in highschool years as well as in Japan's professional league. He is electric, fast responsive, and has strong arm to throw all the way from outfield back home like Ichiro (check RUclips videos for Shohei's highschool and Nippon Ham/Fighters' outfielder clips) . During pitching, Shohei's defensive plays and quick responses show that Shohei can transfer immediately to be the best baseman once he leaves the mound.
HOWEVER, once Shohei got injured at outfield and that stopped him from pitching for a number of games. The Japan Fighters' coaches shut Shohei down from outfielder's work since then (because Shohei was seemed as one of the biggest Japanese treasures in human form and any injuries or failures in training occurred during playing in Fighters would be accused seriously by the Japanese public and the coaches had huge responsibilities in keeping Shohei in good health, though Shohei still got some major injuries at the end).
They probably don't want him to just because they don't want him blowing out his arm with some long throws.
He did play right field last year 2021 on the same day he also pitched
@@jasonthemagnificent2.0 Ohtani did at NL but the coaches ordered him not to do much and other teammates were so scared 😨 of him getting hurt that they tried to cover for him more and was kept watching Ohtani afraid of him getting hurt. So you can't really see the real great 👍 outfielder Ohtani like in Japan's videos.
@@boroughmanager7067 Ohtani is a very good singer and has a very beautiful singing voice. He sang songs for Angels teammates when they were traveling in bus long time ago.😉 Ohtani is also very good in dancing, he copied the M J backsliding dance at Fan's Service Performance stage.
No doubt, the best MLB player of all time
The kid is special. I’m glad I got the chance to see him. Babe Ruth was before my time and I can say I saw 👀 some of the greats like Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and others but Shohei is a unbelievable athlete. I don’t know if he is the goat but he’s got to be in that conversation.
Wow you've seen so many legends, glad you got to see Shohei
#10 is Shohei’s greatest contribution to the sport of baseball, to inspire future generation, like the way Stephan Curry changes the sport of basketball.
He also attracts non-baseball fan to watch & interest in baseball.
Shohei Ohtani is just incredibly talented. Just incredible.
IMO, if you love baseball, you love Shohei
Shohei Ohtani is the GOAT but doesn't get enough credit because he's on a west coast losing team. IF he was on the Yankees or Red Socks where most of media is located he would be raised to the same level of Tom Brady.
He’s like a manga hero! He’s the best. He’s cute, he is kind, he’s generous! I don’t see any weak points. Oh, the only his weak point would be that he does’t have one!
I'm a long-time Japanese fan of his. What I want people who is getting to know him recently know is that he is not like a baseball robot who can do things perfectly with no efforts. He has struggled a lot through his career with injuries and having to make adjustments. But he kept trying new things with the efforts that most people cannot put on. His mentality is what I really admire.
Do you have new Dodgers hat and ohtani jersey🎉
I agree. We all respect him for the time, effort and hard work he's put into being so outstanding at this sport that he LOVES! He's earned our respect - and we so LOVE watching him play! (And it doesn't hurt that he's a very good-looking guy! (So we women love him too.)
Thank you from someone who's known him from before he left Japan to play in the US. I admire and respect his mental fortitude and how he keeps on working on himself to improve and get better and better. I just love this guy and this man and this athlete. He's the Entire Package and sooo likeable. I love this guy!
Ohtani is just the perfect player.
Top 3 pitcher, top 5 batter, great base running, and one of the best personalities you will see out of anyone in any sport.
Idk if he’s a top 5 batter
@@Superman30970He is currently.
#1 batter, top 5 pitcher
以前从来不看棒球的中国女孩，现在正在追看他的每一场比赛，而我身边这样的人还有很多。说他overrated的人太短视了，他们对他的影响力有多大根本没有任何概念。
Shohei is one of those guys who is there when the pressure is on when you really need it that's when he's at his best. Like Magic Johnson Larry Bird. He is a superstar
To me as an ex-T&F athlete, Shohei Ohtani is like the absolute world Decathlon Champion who is now trying to break each world record of 100m sprint, high jump, Javelin throw and 1500m run, respectively, while competing decathlon in the Olympic games. What we're witnessing is almost paranormal.
the first MLB game I've ever attended was at angels stadium to see ohtani
I guarantee any poll of players asking them who THEIR favorite player to watch is, 99%+ are gonna say him. This game is their whole life, and they know better than anyone just how absurdly difficult pitching OR hitting is. They are likely as awestruck or more than we fans are
At this time in his career, I rank him as the best baseball player of all time. Considering the level of talent in MLB these days Babe Ruth didn’t have the all around athleticism Shohei has. He’s unreal. Seeing him play in person, he runs the bases like a big cat in addition to his hitting and pitching skills. He’s the shit!
There's a reason writers wait 5 years after a player retires to decide whether or not a player is a HOF'er.
I don't see anyone anytime soon replacing Babe Ruth as the goat of all professional sports.
@bone-snypa
Ruth was bigger than Jordan, Montana, the patriots qb, forgot his name, oh, Brady, Nicholas in golf, etc... Go look at Ruth's stats, both hitting and pitching.
@bone-snypa You might just be an idiot! How was your batting average fool?
The greatest baseball player since Babe Ruth did both…but to do it into todays game is unbelievable! Just an amazing athlete.
@@jubgpodcast It is Babe Ruth because it was a completely different time then and this kind of thing was much harder to do and Babe Ruth was the only one who was doing it. I love Shohei and I call him the Babe Ruth of now.
@@jubgpodcast Trust me no one is a bigger Ohtani fan than I am ! However... Babe did it first. Doesn't matter how many times. The person who creates possibilities is the one who sets the bar for the culture, and therefore, he must be honored.
ruth never got to play the very BEST athletes, ohtani is levels above ruth
@@raarrrmagicat2354 nope SEGREGATED leagues dont count
@@rebeccaholsonback1538 You can’t compare the early 1900’s when Ruth played and today…100 years later. Remember Ruth hit more homers than TEAMS each year. He was one of a kind. He could have definitely pitched and hit at elite levels if they would have allowed it. They are both great players in different times. Ruth WAS baseball. Ohtani is carrying on his tradition.
I watch a lot of sports, but was never too into MLB until this guy turned up. We are truly living in the age of the GOATS.
I already consider him in the top 10 best player ever. But if he averages 10 win a year as a starter and 25-30hr as a hitter, he might be the best ever.
he is not human... much love and respect from germany!
Haters are always there.
What a shame.🤭
He is following in the footsteps of Ichiro.... just totally immersed in game strategy and excellent execution of each play.... Asian focus.
I love his swing. The way he just coils up and lets it fly is a beauty to watch. Hopefully the Angels can get their shit together and help him and Trout get into the post season.
I watch Football ⚽, Boxing, ONE Champs, MMA, Volleyball and several things..
but only thing that makes me stop all other sports except ⚽, is this MAN - SHOTIME.. 🌟👍🏻🌟
I don’t normally watch baseball. Been watching him though.
Shohei is truly one of the kind.
The records he has been breaking and setting are incredible.
A living legend just walk out from the comics.
@bone-snypa
Do you watch actual baseball game?
Or you just fk around on the internet?
@bone-snypa 30 hrs and 10 pitching wins in the same season is a record. They'll be more.
I remember first hearing about him when he broke the japanese record for the fastest pitch then a few weeks later I see him doing HR and I had to check again because I thought I misread the news or something because there’s no way a pitcher is a also a DH… Ever since I tried to follow him.
The real ACE OF DIAMOND!
No doubt about it - Ohtani is a Once in a Lifetime PHENOMENON! It's so exciting to watch him do anything - hit, pitch, run!
I enjoy hearing what other current and former MLB players are saying about the phenomenon that is Sho-Time. He's been a powerful energizing force for the MLB game in the US and overseas as fans tune in to see what this amazing athlete can do. My only criticism of this video is that too often the narration is describing something that is not in the video clip at that time. (And, smaller point, the narrator refers to pitches including a sinker. But Shohei didn't start featuring a sinker until late August or early Sept. I think the narrator meant to say splitter, not sinker.) Still, thanks for offering this collection of Ohtani accomplishments and accolades.
I like how game respects game. These are all professional players and his peers at the top of the game, yet they all respect what he's doing.
GOAT
Last season was unreal. Vladdy Jr could have won the Triple Crown and would still have been a distant 2nd place for MVP.
I honestly think Shohei Ohtani should play for New York Mets with Aaron Judge if possible.
Average hitter that has power and average pitcher that throws hard he isn't a top 20 talent in both hitting and pitching. Overrated to say the least
Ohtani had a 4.1 WAR, which was a good 2.6 points behind Cy Young winner Robbie Ray, which placed him 7th in the AL. (Carlos Rodon still had a better WAR - 5.1 - while pitching the same amount of innings)... Ohtani had a 4.9 WAR (11th in the AL), 2.3 points behind Carlos Correa. Vladdy alone bested Ohtani in every offensive categories except for triples and stolen bases... Ohtani had more Ks at the plate than he did on the mound 🤯🤣 So basically, he was an average power hitter and a slightly above average pitcher, but SiNcE hE pItChEs AnD cAn HiT bOmBs, he automatically should win the AL MVP? Fuck no! Pitching every 6th day and DHing is the context you need to use... he still didn't play defense other than when he was pitching... so there's also that to had to the context.
So what I'm saying, even though he is a "generational" talent, he is highly overrated. Especially last season. Vladdy put up triple crown numbers at 22, Semien and Salvy had record setting years, but no, let's give it to the publicity stunt catered to the Asian population... 🤦
So yeah, you are spot on with that for sure
Who is here after 2023 WBC?
He's surpassed Ruth's 1rst season stats, so IMO he's going to be the GOAT.
Shohei is my number one search for my daily fix of ANYTHING about Shohei Ohtani on YT... enough said.
He's a very solid hitter, if he was just a hitter. He would just be considered a above average player but with him being a very good pitcher also. That's the amazing part. He's goes from being a above average hitter to the best hitting pitcher since babe ruth. Crushing 40 homers and throwing 100 mph is very impressive.
The guy doesn't take ANY battling practice because he'll be too tired to do both. Imagine if he dedicated all his energy to just hitting ...
He's a way better hitter than you think ... just like he's a way better pitcher than you think ...
@@RunForPeace-hk1cu I was wondering what this guy was trying to say as well.
YOU hit the nail on the head.
@@louismeloche3857 He thinks Ohtani is average. Not a good hitter and not a good pitcher.
@@Mwoods2272 thanks, my question was rhetorical. I'm sure he'd be playing if all he did was hit or only pitch. Do you think he's just so-so ?
@@louismeloche3857 My bad, I think Ohtani is a once in a lifetime player. It's been almost 100 years since we have seen a player like him and maybe won't see another for another 100 years.
Before Shohei came around. Mike Trout was arguably the best player in MLB. Now no one can argue against Shohei, as being the best.
But what I don't get though, is the Angels organization. You been gifted with 2 of the greatest players, to ever play the game. And you
don't even try to get enough good players, to build around them. What a damn shame. And it's just going to get worst, when they
offer Shohei the biggest contract of his life. I have a feeling the Yankees is going to end up getting him or Mike Trout. 😡
Arte Moreno doesn't care to spend money on pitching. And he spent money on stars who were not deserving of it. Ie CJ Wilson, Josh Hamilton.
Don't forget, they got Rendon too.
@@cbone1982 nice hater reply troll boy. Did you forget he can pitch too?
The people's champ!
I only watch Ohtani's games now, cuz he's so good plus he's funny and entertaining on and off the field
Yes, as a huge fan of Ohtani, I definitely think he can win both!
only ohtani can do that kind of talent no one else can do that ☺️☺️☺️ohtani the real MVP👍🇵🇭🇯🇵🇵🇭🇯🇵☝️💕💕💕
What Shohei is doing makes him the best ever.
@bone-snypa I’m thinking about what he’s doing from both sides of the game. I get your point though. I think the most overlooked period of greatness was when Rodgers Hornsby averaged over .400 for 5 straight seasons. Now I hear that Cease has given up 1 or less runs in 14 straight games. A MLB record. Baseball is amazing.
The clip started with Ohtani bunting for a basehit against "the shift". That is one skill that 90% of today's major leaguers do not have. So, because of the limited baseball ability of today's players, they had to change the rules.
Ohtani is literally a road to the show myplayer
When he decides to hang it up. He may be the greatest ever to play. If I read right Babe Ruth didn't pitch and hit HR in consecutive seasons. Ohtani has way more left in him.
@bone-snypa this man just come and hating every comment . Lmao🤡
I've been a Babe Ruth fan since I was a kid. My 2 cuzns play professional. I was a 4 time league MVP. Let me tell u. This guy is a living legend. Like a modern day Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle. A pitcher that can hit like him. Just legendary
"Sho alert"?? No no no, MLB should trademark/license "ShoTime" and use that. Get someone with an epic voice to say, "Iiiiiiiit's ShoTime!!" when he's up to bat or stepping up to the mound.
There is no question that Shohei will be counted among the GOATs of athletes (he stole home against the Yankees?? Ballsy, man), especially if he can stay away from injury.
And the Angels management better get their act together, because Shohei without a World Series title would be one of sport's great tragedies.
I'm not going to hate on this video because it is amazing! But, sometimes when you are speaking it gets quieter so I turn my volume up and then a bit later I hear an announcer screaming into my ear about an Ohtani fabulous play. Keep up the great work though!
Glad you enjoyed the video 5loths and thank you for the feedback, this will help us improve the quality for you. You're a champ! 🙏⚾👊
Haters gonna say judge is the mvp becuz he will hit 60hr. Whoopee, another player hitting hr. Like we don't see that every yr.
Yes we don't see it every year,
When is the last time we saw it,
Dude
@@tzvi3660 who almost won the mvp last yr. Vlad Jr right that hit 40hrs. So tell me who do we see in this generation that's doing what shtimw is doing. Dude
@@law35penn dude you don't get it,
It's impressive that ohtani can do two things, but he is NOT great at either
He is good, but not elite,
He is 77th in batting average,
Not top 20 in ops, war or slugging,
And he pitches to a career 3.00 era
Judges team is best in baseball,
Ohtanis, team was supposed to be challenging the Astros, they have choked big time, you realize the Baltimore orioles who play in the toughest division are way better than the angels, the angels were expected to win
At least 85 to 90 games , Ohtani is good, NOT great
@@tzvi3660 dude u get it, 100yrs since we've seen anyone can do this. How much more elite does he have to be. Are you serious. Judge is elite becuz he can hit 40hr. Let see him do that a few more yrs. At least shotime isn't a fluke.
@@law35penn wtf, Aaron judge has 195 homeruns, shohei has 113,
Judge had 52 his rookie season,
Shohei plays meaningless games because the angels suck,
Judge plays in the toughest division,
Big games all the time,
Now some perspective
Babe ruth had 714 homeruns,
A career 2.28 era,
Ohtani has a era above 3.00
Babe ruth has 7 rings
ohtani won't finish 7 seasons even making the playoffs
Doing two things at a solid mlb level is different than being the best at both,
It's like saying that me and aron judge are the same talented Because we both play baseball,
What my favorite little news that happened during the WBC was that
Darvish wanted to dissect Ohtani and kept track of how he worked out but came out disgusted
Ohtani does not want to eat out
Takes 7 meals per day / Takes supplements every 3 hours
Does not eat anything that does not go well with his body from his medicals
Takes protein and 10 types of supplements every time before working out
Fixates on having 12 hours of sleep everyday
He reads or plays games on the little spare time he has and does nothing else
Talk about a baseball savant right? lol
Cy Young and MVP in the same season? VERY possible.
And that would have been UNHEARD of before Sho.
He's already raised the bar; i almost take for granted that he'll do it in the near future.
I'm afraid that with Ohtani's recent injury, his free agency value will drop from $600 million to $400 million, just like that.
He is a guy you build in a video game but in real life, Halo's have the best player of a generation in Trout and An Absolute cheat code in Ohtani and we still can't win, hope the new ownership will change that.
Shohei is the GOAT. What a player.
Greetings from Japan, Nueva Ecija.
Hits a home run one inning, throws a triple digit fastball next inning…
No one else in the league can do it? Guess that means he is the most valuable in the league 🤔
Amazing video.
Glad you enjoyed it Kevin! Really happy to be seeing him play. ⚾🙏
Yea, looks like too many HS and college coaches are discouraging potential two way players who can pitch and hit. Shohei is paving the way for future kids who may now be encouraged to do both...maybe it won't be another 100 years before we see the likes of him again.
Exactly! It's great that he is praised for demanding of how he wants to play the game (Pitching and DHing), but looking at his stats, he's slightly above average in pitching and he is an average power hitter that strikes out a lot (Adam Dunn 2004 and Carlos Delgado 1999 stats)... the guy is a treat to watch, but stats don't lie.
Op recognized ohtani's ability to steal bases when others overlooked it. Respect.
I NORMALLY DON'T WATCH ⚾️ I STUMBLED UPON SHOHEI OHTANI ON RUclips AND I WAS TRULY AMAZED AT WHAT I SAW IN HIM A VERY SKILLED AT HIS CRAFT, I AM IN "AWE!"
Who’d ever thought we’d be talking about Angels player that’s not Mike Trout.
The crazy thing is, there are really no players who say bad things about him. Other players, there are always some haters, but he doesn’t seem to have any
Cy Young and MVP in same season. That just blew my mind thinking about that.
A sports fan of any sport has to want to see this man play two Positions a picture and a batter in baseball does not exist this man does he’s awesome to just see the replays of his batting and his pitching his pitching has some nasty curveballs nasty pitching throughout the whole game.
Being a Rangers fan I despise the Angels and hoped Ohtani would fail. But since he's just amazing I'm a huge fan of him. Trout too used to hate him but he's a HoF lock right now. At least the Angels have done nothing with those two legends so I can be happy with that.
I haven’t watched baseball in 20 years. I think I will start watching again and go to a game in real life to see and shocked and awe in real life.
Sucks that they can't surround him with good players and a winning team
Yeah like the Dodgers.
Definitely a 🦄, definitely a legend. That's my husband 💖
Once in a lifetime? How about the best in the history of MLB?