I'll take it a step further - Ohtani is that guy who causes you to root for a rival team that is a serious threat to your home team (in this case Phillies) - just so you can see him get a ring
To make the 40/40 club with a walk off grand slam then the 50/50 club going 6-6 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2 2B, 2 SB, 4 runs and 17 total bases is nothing short of spectacular. What an amazing thing to witness. Congratulations Shohei Ohtani, you are the GOAT
@@jossanharper1208 keep up an unreal pace something nobody has been able to do in 200 years for 4 straight seasons winning multiple MVPs unanimously and hold over 10+ records over MLB and still not enough for you?? Geez that’s what you call a hater
@@jossanharper1208ohtani's peak is unreal currently. He is about to have 3 mvps in just 4 years. Only juiced up bonds has more mvps in 4 years. Before that even he couldn't beat this stretch. He legitimately is having one of the craziest peaks in the history of the sport, even if you ignore the countless records he owns. He has set multiple records every single year since 2021. I'm not even kidding. He can still break at least one more record this year he's tied for most games with a hr and sb with rickey henderson at 13. If he does it again he will hold that record too.
Fr that triple for the cycle would’ve been the ultimate cherry on top for his day. Would’ve been his first cycle too (Edit: correction, it would’ve been his second cycle ever; first with the Dodgers)
Stephen A who said Shohei can't be the top guy because he does'nt speak english, but he praises Acuna all the time, and he does'nt speak english either (In fact Ohtani speaks better english then Acuna)
When Shohei is getting paid 70 mil a year and people think you are still being under paid, that's the definition of value there. It was dumb for the NY press to even put Shohei and Lindor in the same conversation when it comes to value and MVP.
@@MrElpajita Sportsmen are paid high cuz there's people to watch em. They attract ads. Neurosurgeons are valuable in a different way. They can't generate money like athletes do.
Shohei is still early in his career, so it's fair for these people to not crown him as the greatest ever just yet. I think us younger generation people tend to do that too often. We see a player in a major US sport have a spectacular season and we immediately start putting him near the top all-time.
He didn't say Ohtani wasn't good for the game. His argument was that it doesn't help American MLB that the #1 player needs an interpreter. If your going to paraphrase the guy's comments, at least get the context correct...
It was never proven. But Babe Ruth's use of performance enhancers (extract from sheep's testicles) is documented. Hardly anyone ever brings that up. But that's a cold fact.
@mosabari7681 That was never proven. But it's documented that Babe Ruth was on PEDs during his career, but no one ever talks about that. During his career he was ingesting an extract from sheep's testicles in order to get more testosterone into his system. It made him sick once and the New York media covered it up. But that's how people found out that Ruth was doing PEDs.
Stephen A always gives off lowkey vibes that he doesn’t like Asians. Of all things Shohei has achieved so far, that is literally a “once in a lifetime” to witness, Stephen A always reels back his awe with Shohei and tries to anchor it to another black athlete. If Shohei was black Stephen would not hold back and have a shrine of him.
I think you are right. I think he only mentioned 2 black athletes there with Reggie Jackson and Bonds. Pujols did the same thing Jackson did only more recent in the 2011 World Series. Also the McGwire vs Sosa HR race in 98 was bigger (hype wise) than Bonds record season or his all time chase. What about Freese and his phenomenal series and his game 6 in the 2011 WS as well? None of them were to his liking I suppose.
That is perfectly reasonable. People's hang up with Stephen A is that he acts as if other races highlighting their own is considered somehow exclusionary to his race. @ratchetrock443
I watched most of the Dodgers game this season, if Shohei had the juice he probably have 60 right now because there was a lot of balls he hit but short by a few feet HR.
@@lighty805 Who do you think will beat them/ As a Red Sox fan it doesn't matter to me as long as they lose. Just curious as to who you may think will knock em out.
I heard a stat yesterday that made this even more amazing. There is no single player in MLB history who has had the combination of: going 6-6, hit 3HR, had 2 SB, and had 10 RBI’s in their CAREER. He did this all in 1 game!!! It’s truly amazing. I currently live in Japan and I can’t tell you how proud the Japanese are of Shohei. He is a gentleman as well as the greatest player in MLB history. I used to hesitate to say that b/c I respect the history of baseball and all of Babe Ruth’s accomplishments, but damn, this is pretty ridiculous. We are fortunate to be able to experience this. It’s like watching Michael or Tiger or Jack or Ali in their prime.
The greatest part about this is the fact that….they won. Unlike every time he did something that hadn’t happened since 1920 when he was with the angels.
I would bet you have a lot of Koreans watching too. There's some love/hate between the two countries, but when a player like this comes along, the hate gets put aside.
@@razackchrist5096 Brah, he’s not even halfway through his career. He’ll be playing for another 10 years. I’d be one thing if he was 39 years old, lol.
Ohtani should be a unanimous mvp. He is a legend. Stories will be passed down about how good ohtani is. And we are so lucky to live and see his greatness. I don’t like 13 year mlb contracts but this man deserves every single penny. I only hope dodgers can get him a ring.
It is very likely that there will never be another player like Shohei Ohtani. Even when he retires, he will forever be talked about like Babe Ruth. We are lucky to live in the same era and be able to watch him play now. If I lived in the US, I would take time off work to go see him too.
I agree. I would say they after he retires they should have an annual “Shohei Ohtani” Award for the best two-way player…but who would they give it to? Let’s says there is another two-way player, they will NOT be a sensation at both like Ohtani. Would he just get the award every season even if he’s mediocre at both? True unicorn.
Bo was lights out at the highest level in TWO totally different sports. Ohtani is lights out in two phases of the same sport. In that way, I say he's more like Deion than Bo. Prime was a beast on special teams and defense in the NFL. Ohtani is a beast on offense and defense in MLB.
@jlilly7913 prime was a kick returner and a DB. Lots have done that in the nfl. Prime was not good at baseball. Bo was a all star in baseball and football. Ohtani hits 50+ home runs and throws 100mph. I say he's like BO because there has never been a dominant pitcher and hitter in MLB. Lol its almost offensive to BO and Ohtani that you even mentioned Deion in the same post
@@VivaLasVegasX I see your point. I was simply comparing the fact that Bo accomplished his feats in two different sports at the highest level. Ohtani isn't doing that. He's a multi-trick pony extraordinaire, but all in one sport. In that respect (only), he's like Deion. But as far as level of performance, Ohtani is light years ahead of Prime. Nevertheless, I still think Bo is the king because even Ohtani has a predecessor (Ruth) who did what he's doing (somewhat). There's absolutely no one else in history who has ever done what Bo did, which is why he's the greatest athlete ever in American team sports, IMHO.
@@jlilly7913 Ruth never did what Ohtani has done. Ruth pitched, then hit. Ohtani is the only player in the history of the game to qualify for both ERA title (min 162IP) and BA title (min 3.1PA per team game) in the same season. They are both elite at both, but only Ohtani at the same time.
"Can't say enough about him" - Yet he was the one that said this guy can't be the face of MLB because he couldn't speak English. I didn't know baseball had a language barrier. That comment sticks with him forever. In the words of HIS own? Blasphemy! In my own, dude your words are ASSinine lol
One of the greatest individual accomplishment in one game in modern SPORTS history, when the competition is at it’s highest. It’s like watching Kobe score 81 points, MJ dropping 63 pts in the playoffs, like watching Tiger Woods beating the field at the Masters by 12 strokes… Ohtani 6 for 6, 2 doubles, 2 steals, 3 HR, 10 RBI on a day where he founded the 50-50 club and topped if off by going 51-51.
With all due respect to unc and Stephen A, please please don’t talk about baseball you guys don’t know what you’re talking about 2:02 unc said Acuna had 70rbis he had 70 stolen bases and Stephen A said ohtani can’t be the face of the league and now he’s on the train which is fine I’m glad he is but I don’t think they really pay attention to baseball except for the headlines
Am I only one who remembers Stephen A saying a few years ago that Shohei Ohtani cannot be the face of MLB ??? ...I am glad that he has changed his tune. Shannon is always fair, he never injects his prejudices into an argument.
Facts! Thats not to downplay this season, it just highlights that he’s actually flown UNDER the radar. I would argue that each season from 2021-2023 was way better than this year. 🦄
Why are they comparing Ohtani to a guy who probably couldn’t have even reached 40 homers in a season without swallowing every drug he could get his hands on and still lies about it like a criminal?
hmmm... I recall a double header last year where Ohtani pitched a complete shutout game, then hit two homers in the second game as DH... so as for best performance by an MLB player in the modern era, we can argue the skill level it takes to do that.
Agreed. Like many things with Ohtani, that game also flew under the radar. Glad he’s finally getting his due credit this year. It’s funny that it took nice round numbers (50/50) to get the well deserved attention. I’ve been checking his box score every game since 2021, it’s the most fun I’ve had following the regular season since 1998.
@@trevor8307 in 2022 he had a game with 13k's, 8 innings scoreless... while going 3 or 3 at bat... 8 RBI's on 2 homers... I think this line is even more impressive than 6 for 6 hitting in my opinion... Yeah, he's been ridiculous for a long time.
It’s possible he’s had a few games that were better…it’s just that no one realized it. As time goes by, he his value might actually appreciate like a “cult” movie.
Nice to see sas come around on Shohei Ohtani, because I recall him previously saying Shohei couldn’t be the biggest star in baseball because “he doesn’t even speak English” Now everyone knows Shohei Ohtani is the greatest! LGDODGERS 🤩💙❗️
remove "since ken griffey jr"... he was an amazing player, but ohtani has a significantly higher ops+ this season than griffey ever had, had more hitting war than griffey ever had, stole more bases this season than griffey ever has, and isnt even pitching this year
There's a group called The Baseball Project I actually saw this year with Peter Buck and Mike Mills from REM fame. All their songs involve a baseball theme, including spit balls, disco demolition, Ted Williams, Dale Murphy and a song called Ohtani.
I like the fact that SA, at the end mentioned the contract. We all know when a player is in a contract year. All of their stats go thru the roof. And then the following season they seem to underperform. But wow.... It's great to be Los Doyers fan
Shannon you forgot to mention my favorite baseball player of all time- Ricky Henderson. Sure he only hit 28 home runs in 1990. But he batted .325 with 65 stolen bases. I'd say he was pretty good.
Shohei Ohtani's September 19, 2024 game is considered one of the greatest single-game performances in baseball, but it's part of a larger list of iconic feats in the sport's history. Some other performances that stand out include: Don Larsen's Perfect Game (1956 World Series): Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, a monumental achievement in a high-pressure situation . Kerry Wood’s 20-Strikeout Game (1998): In only his fifth MLB start, Wood struck out 20 batters while allowing just one hit, tying the MLB record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game . Reggie Jackson’s 3 Home Runs in a World Series Game (1977): Known as “Mr. October,” Jackson hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the World Series, securing the Yankees' championship Babe Ruth’s Called Shot (1932): In Game 3 of the World Series, Ruth allegedly pointed to the center field and then hit a home run in that exact direction, adding to his legend . Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Game (2024): Ohtani became the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, capping it off with a 6-for-6 performance, including three home runs
This is a great accomplishment. It will probably never be duplicated again. His biggest advantage in today’s game is the diluted pitching because of expansion. There are so many pitchers that would never had made a major league roster when Mantel, Maris, Aaron and many others played.
Underrated comment. Yet very relevant and true to a significant degree. You also must consider the global nature of the game (Japan, Latin America) that has created a much greater talent pool to draw from than you had in bygone eras of MLB. Also, the specter of racial segregation kept Ruth from facing all the best U.S.-born baseball players. So, these factors mitigate your point to some extent. Overall though, I've been watching MLB for 50 years and I agree that the general quality of pitching has declined significantly in this current era.
@@DigThugDoug It's not about just the pitching velocity or even movement on those pitches. It's about the changing standards of the game over time. A larger strike zone favors pitchers and a smaller strike zone favors hitters. The fact is that in 1950 the official strike zone (and the way strikes were actually called) was significantly smaller than it is today and from 1963 until 1988 it the strike zone was super tiny in both respects compared to where it is today. Since 1988 the official strike zone has moved from the top of the knee to just below the knee, and it's moved up from the armpits to the top of the shoulders. So it's easier to pitch today than it was in 1950, 1963 or 1969 when the strike zone rules changed (prior to 1988). Since 1996 it has been super easy to pitch strikes compared to what pitchers facing Mantle, Mays and Aaron had to deal with. A Gibson, a Blyleven or a Perry would have 400 wins if they played under these rules. High velocity pitching with movement is MUCH harder to do under the old rules. For example, nowadays Aroldis Chapman (a high-velocity pitcher with a large statistical sample size) is considered great. In 1950 he would be labeled a novelty with control issues. Also, remember there was a dead ball era in MLB when the ball was softer and didn't carry as well. All of these are real factors. So those old pitchers like Cy Young had an advantage over pitchers in latter eras. So, yes, Ohtani has historical advantages because the most recent rule changes favor offense (pitch clock, outlawimg the shift, etc.). And in a roundabout way he has a historic advantage as a hitter because the pitching talent pool is diluted (too many teams) and the pitchers are less disciplined today. But he's still GOAT-great, not just great. Lord help today's pitchers if they had to face Ohtani under the old rules. He'd break the record for total bases for sure on top of everything else.
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Remember when SA said Ohtani shouldn't be the face of MLB bc he couldn't speak English 😂
HAHAHA
He should be banned from talking about baseball, fr
You still remember😂
He got a good dressing down on air for that.
Ohtani already is no doubtly. The views he made probably more than whole MLB. Dude really save baseball
Must hurt Stephen a so much to speak positively about shohei haha
Only fools don't change their mind.
Ohtani is that guy where you check the box score after the game to see what he did today. Even if you don't follow the dodgers.
This is literally me and I am a Giants fan.
Absolutely
Exactly...Only reason why I'm following the Dodgers is because of Shohei...Must SEE TV!
I'll take it a step further - Ohtani is that guy who causes you to root for a rival team that is a serious threat to your home team (in this case Phillies) - just so you can see him get a ring
Yup
Half of him is on the IL and the other half went 50/50.
😂😂😂😂
does that mean next year we should expect 100/100? 🤣
Just ridiculous. In a word… unbelievable.
Like……
Really get me😂😂😂😂Crazy but true
To make the 40/40 club with a walk off grand slam then the 50/50 club going 6-6 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2 2B, 2 SB, 4 runs and 17 total bases is nothing short of spectacular. What an amazing thing to witness. Congratulations Shohei Ohtani, you are the GOAT
Goat 🐐
GoataNI
I wouldn't say that , but if he keeps this pace , I will surely say he's the GOAT
@@jossanharper1208 keep up an unreal pace something nobody has been able to do in 200 years for 4 straight seasons winning multiple MVPs unanimously and hold over 10+ records over MLB and still not enough for you?? Geez that’s what you call a hater
@@jossanharper1208ohtani's peak is unreal currently. He is about to have 3 mvps in just 4 years. Only juiced up bonds has more mvps in 4 years. Before that even he couldn't beat this stretch. He legitimately is having one of the craziest peaks in the history of the sport, even if you ignore the countless records he owns. He has set multiple records every single year since 2021. I'm not even kidding. He can still break at least one more record this year he's tied for most games with a hr and sb with rickey henderson at 13. If he does it again he will hold that record too.
He was a foot away from getting the cycle also. He got caught at third, in his 3rd at-bat.
I can’t stop focusing on this. A foot a way from a truly mind bending stat line on the day. It still is mind bending, but damn
Fr that triple for the cycle would’ve been the ultimate cherry on top for his day. Would’ve been his first cycle too (Edit: correction, it would’ve been his second cycle ever; first with the Dodgers)
He was 10 ft from having 4 HR. This guy is just insane
If he didn't stumble a bit running to 1st, he likely would've done it.
@@josue1724he got a cycle already with the angels dude.
Also Stephen : "Ohtani is not face of Baseball"😅
"The face of baseball should be American" - Shannon Sharpe
Stephen A who said Shohei can't be the top guy because he does'nt speak english, but he praises Acuna all the time, and he does'nt speak english either (In fact Ohtani speaks better english then Acuna)
@@teddy-ez5zt Lol.. cmon now. If Ohtani was black they wouldnt give a cent he spoke alien.
Stephen A. Talking anything besides basketball is pathetic. Fish out of water!
He can’t be the face of baseball cuz he isn’t black, white or Latino
When Shohei is getting paid 70 mil a year and people think you are still being under paid, that's the definition of value there. It was dumb for the NY press to even put Shohei and Lindor in the same conversation when it comes to value and MVP.
Hes deferred 680M. He only making 2M A Year lol 😂😂😂 crazy
Who tf thinks that's underpaid??? Sport player are way overpayed, it's not like they are neurosurgeons or some shit like that......
@@MrElpajita Sportsmen are paid high cuz there's people to watch em. They attract ads.
Neurosurgeons are valuable in a different way. They can't generate money like athletes do.
@@MrElpajitathat's because Ohtani generates millions and millions 9f dollars each year.
@@MrElpajita when X brings in billions you pay X hundreds of millions. its that easy. are neurosurgeons bringing in billions to a hospital?
I’m commenting on everything Ohtani. He deserves it all. I have no words
I count 14 words
Stephen a still a hater
Stephen is a racist . He did not respect Ohtani.
a hater who shouldn't pretend to know as much about baseball as does the average housefly. he still can't speak fluent english, SAS!!!
Shohei is still early in his career, so it's fair for these people to not crown him as the greatest ever just yet. I think us younger generation people tend to do that too often. We see a player in a major US sport have a spectacular season and we immediately start putting him near the top all-time.
@@cryptidian3530 I understand what you’re saying, it’s his 7 seasons already, not his 1 or 2nd season, Shohei show what impossible is possible
Ohtani is the most talented baseball player ever
Agree and then some.
Facts. His hype is REAL not even potential.
Stephen A. I thought you said GOATANI is bad for baseball? Why don't you eat your words.
Unc is hot af sitting outside in that suit lol
Why wouldn’t they provide shade for them? Maybe just wear a polo instead of a suit.
Or provide some fans....or something.
Shohei is must watch TV. He is worth every penny
Agree
@@stevest8675 Men and women love Ohtani peanut. haha
No sir, he’s worth every million
No my boomer friend said nobody should get paid more than 500,000 a year
Ohtani is our Babe Ruth
Ohtani is Ohtani
Surpassed Babe Ruth by a lot
Ruth was not close of Ohtani..not close.
Babe Ruth is no Ohtani. Ruth would dream to have the skills and body Ohtani has. The new benchmark is Ohtani.
@@elvisac4425nowhere near thee babe yet
He is not even close to the babe
@Stephen A. Smith What happened to your old, "he's not good for the game?" You should have been fired for that remark.
Stephen A is pure blasphemy.
He didn't say Ohtani wasn't good for the game. His argument was that it doesn't help American MLB that the #1 player needs an interpreter. If your going to paraphrase the guy's comments, at least get the context correct...
It’s like saying Messi isn’t good for MLS lol.
@@Riles3152 Yeah, OK...sure Jan.
That $700,000,000 contract worth every damn 0s 🎉
It’s not only base running speed, but incredibly accurate and consistent foot and slide placement
Barry Bonds was also jacked on performance enhancers
It was never proven. But Babe Ruth's use of performance enhancers (extract from sheep's testicles) is documented. Hardly anyone ever brings that up. But that's a cold fact.
exactly
So was almost the rest of MLB.
@mosabari7681 That was never proven. But it's documented that Babe Ruth was on PEDs during his career, but no one ever talks about that. During his career he was ingesting an extract from sheep's testicles in order to get more testosterone into his system. It made him sick once and the New York media covered it up. But that's how people found out that Ruth was doing PEDs.
@@Riles3152 most of the players weren't.
Stephen A always gives off lowkey vibes that he doesn’t like Asians. Of all things Shohei has achieved so far, that is literally a “once in a lifetime” to witness, Stephen A always reels back his awe with Shohei and tries to anchor it to another black athlete. If Shohei was black Stephen would not hold back and have a shrine of him.
Truth
I think you are right. I think he only mentioned 2 black athletes there with Reggie Jackson and Bonds. Pujols did the same thing Jackson did only more recent in the 2011 World Series. Also the McGwire vs Sosa HR race in 98 was bigger (hype wise) than Bonds record season or his all time chase. What about Freese and his phenomenal series and his game 6 in the 2011 WS as well? None of them were to his liking I suppose.
🤷🏾♂️ we all get a bit more excited for are own to do amazing things naturally but yes I do agree he would have more fervor
That is perfectly reasonable. People's hang up with Stephen A is that he acts as if other races highlighting their own is considered somehow exclusionary to his race. @ratchetrock443
Nothing to do with Asians.
He does it a lot with non-American players because it is harder to evaluate them.
Guess Smith doesn't mind anymore that Ohtani doesn't speak English during interviews.
He speaks English, just not in public
Othani did it without using PED
I watched most of the Dodgers game this season, if Shohei had the juice he probably have 60 right now because there was a lot of balls he hit but short by a few feet HR.
Stephen A trying to taint Ohtani with the implication.
you sure?
Pitchers were using as well, ohtani hurt ended his pitching season
He did it while betting on Baseball
If Lux doesn't score on a wild pitch just before one of Ohtanls home runs, he would of had 11 rib.
Easily worth a billion. The revenue hes bringing in is historical. People I know that don't watch sports follow this guy
That’s my case. Not a baseball fan but I have to witness this and I’m becoming a fan of the sport
@@ChrisBurns24 and all the ladies followers too
Dude is the Messi of Baseball right now. It’s not even close
I was in Japan earlier this year, and I'm not kidding when I say the guy is everywhere. Can't even imagine what he's making in endorsements there.
Who is watching Baseball outside Americans ?
Shohei owns the 50/50 club on his way to Cooperstown. LAD vs NYY in the World series would be a baseball spectacle.
NYY aren’t getting to the WS
I don't think the Yankees are going to make it that far
@@lighty805 Who do you think will beat them/ As a Red Sox fan it doesn't matter to me as long as they lose.
Just curious as to who you may think will knock em out.
Nah philly is going this year
@@32a34a Probably Astros....but this year AL sucks, Yankees still has the good chance to win AL
Shay Shay sweating like he's on another IG Live!
He's a pitcher recovering from tommy john this year. All other pitchers recovering from tommy john do nothing but rehab.
That's called VALUE, my man. The Dodgers bought value for $700M, and dare I say it was a steal.
What he said a few years back will never go away
I heard a stat yesterday that made this even more amazing. There is no single player in MLB history who has had the combination of: going 6-6, hit 3HR, had 2 SB, and had 10 RBI’s in their CAREER. He did this all in 1 game!!! It’s truly amazing. I currently live in Japan and I can’t tell you how proud the Japanese are of Shohei. He is a gentleman as well as the greatest player in MLB history. I used to hesitate to say that b/c I respect the history of baseball and all of Babe Ruth’s accomplishments, but damn, this is pretty ridiculous. We are fortunate to be able to experience this. It’s like watching Michael or Tiger or Jack or Ali in their prime.
Where did you hear that??? I’d like to use that information and be able to reference it. Thats insane!!!!!!
@@trevor8307 I can’t remember but I think it was on Colin Cowherd’s show at some point.
Royals and Braves fan here, Shohei is the reason I watch baseball now and wears his jersey, go Shohei!!
The greatest part about this is the fact that….they won. Unlike every time he did something that hadn’t happened since 1920 when he was with the angels.
I know ALL of Japan 🇯🇵 was watching since he went 40-40!
He definitely earned his 700 million contract!
I would bet you have a lot of Koreans watching too. There's some love/hate between the two countries, but when a player like this comes along, the hate gets put aside.
Ohtani generates almost a billion dollars for the team and the city of LA. The Dodgers are getting back his entire salary in just one year.
Go to Japan 🇯🇵 you see posters of him everywhere ❤❤
Ohtani is the Jordan of Baseball! GOATs!🐐
He’s the GOAT LeBron. 🎉
Best all round player ever. 🎉
Needs rings first. Chill out.
@@juliuslim8853 nah jordan
How many rings ?
He is Mbappe.
@@razackchrist5096 Brah, he’s not even halfway through his career. He’ll be playing for another 10 years. I’d be one thing if he was 39 years old, lol.
Shout out to guy in the Springbok jersey. 🇿🇦 2:03
Stephen A being forced to talk about Shohei Ohtani after once saying a guy who can’t speak English can never be the face of baseball is HILARIOUS.
Ohtani should be a unanimous mvp. He is a legend. Stories will be passed down about how good ohtani is. And we are so lucky to live and see his greatness. I don’t like 13 year mlb contracts but this man deserves every single penny. I only hope dodgers can get him a ring.
When they come out with the next MLB video game, you're gonna have to use a cheat code to get Ohtani.
I never thought I’d see someone have more talent than Barry Bonds, but I thoroughly stand corrected. Ohtani is the greatest already.
Bonds was blessed with a body that responded well to steroids.
ohtani not better than bonds
@@di8859 I was blessed with 🍆 2x as big as yours bc I’m a BBC. Be quiet.
@@di8859 Your moms throat responded well to this thick BBC
i love when steven a is into Shohei, the dynamic duo that no one ever saw coming
Skip Schumaker, you are a national treasure! We in LA, tip our hat to you sir!
Respect!
I am from Texas and I tip my hat to Marlins manager. A classy and understanding person.
Love Shannon. He is the next James earl jones
It is very likely that there will never be another player like Shohei Ohtani. Even when he retires, he will forever be talked about like Babe Ruth. We are lucky to live in the same era and be able to watch him play now. If I lived in the US, I would take time off work to go see him too.
I agree. I would say they after he retires they should have an annual “Shohei Ohtani” Award for the best two-way player…but who would they give it to? Let’s says there is another two-way player, they will NOT be a sensation at both like Ohtani. Would he just get the award every season even if he’s mediocre at both? True unicorn.
Who the hell is Rafael Soriano? Did he play with Tungsten O'Doyle?
Alfonso Soriano LOL
Lol I noticed that too. RF was actually a pitcher for the mariners and braves
These two clowns should b3 banned from talking baseball. Where's Mad Dog?
Came here for the Tungsten Arm reference 💪
Lmaooo
Happy to say I got to see him play in San Francisco.
The greatest athlete ever… a Pitcher , a home run hitter and a 50-50 player..
he pitched at an all star level for two years
Only human who could've chased HR title and Cy Young and MVP in one season
And he's lights out pitching. Basically Bo Jackson but in the same sport which is unheard of
Bo was lights out at the highest level in TWO totally different sports. Ohtani is lights out in two phases of the same sport. In that way, I say he's more like Deion than Bo.
Prime was a beast on special teams and defense in the NFL. Ohtani is a beast on offense and defense in MLB.
@jlilly7913 prime was a kick returner and a DB. Lots have done that in the nfl. Prime was not good at baseball. Bo was a all star in baseball and football. Ohtani hits 50+ home runs and throws 100mph. I say he's like BO because there has never been a dominant pitcher and hitter in MLB. Lol its almost offensive to BO and Ohtani that you even mentioned Deion in the same post
@@VivaLasVegasX I see your point. I was simply comparing the fact that Bo accomplished his feats in two different sports at the highest level. Ohtani isn't doing that. He's a multi-trick pony extraordinaire, but all in one sport. In that respect (only), he's like Deion.
But as far as level of performance, Ohtani is light years ahead of Prime. Nevertheless, I still think Bo is the king because even Ohtani has a predecessor (Ruth) who did what he's doing (somewhat). There's absolutely no one else in history who has ever done what Bo did, which is why he's the greatest athlete ever in American team sports, IMHO.
@jlilly7913 as much as I don't like lebron he probably could have been a stud TE in the nfl too.
@@jlilly7913 Ruth never did what Ohtani has done. Ruth pitched, then hit. Ohtani is the only player in the history of the game to qualify for both ERA title (min 162IP) and BA title (min 3.1PA per team game) in the same season. They are both elite at both, but only Ohtani at the same time.
"He worth a billy". Factssss
"Can't say enough about him" - Yet he was the one that said this guy can't be the face of MLB because he couldn't speak English. I didn't know baseball had a language barrier. That comment sticks with him forever. In the words of HIS own? Blasphemy! In my own, dude your words are ASSinine lol
One of the greatest individual accomplishment in one game in modern SPORTS history, when the competition is at it’s highest. It’s like watching Kobe score 81 points, MJ dropping 63 pts in the playoffs, like watching Tiger Woods beating the field at the Masters by 12 strokes… Ohtani 6 for 6, 2 doubles, 2 steals, 3 HR, 10 RBI on a day where he founded the 50-50 club and topped if off by going 51-51.
Molly said "arguably his best game". What? Thats the best game ever in MLB history!
Ok?
@@sirrogerismeOk what? It’s an ignorant comment.
@@trevor8307 Are you feeling okay?
@@sirrogerisme Yes, actually! Thanks for asking! How are you feeling today?
He’s also still recovering from injury, next year it’s going to be insane.
With all due respect to unc and Stephen A, please please don’t talk about baseball you guys don’t know what you’re talking about 2:02 unc said Acuna had 70rbis he had 70 stolen bases and Stephen A said ohtani can’t be the face of the league and now he’s on the train which is fine I’m glad he is but I don’t think they really pay attention to baseball except for the headlines
He really ate those words about Ohtani
He is Mr. Beast of baseball. ⚾️
Give him a bonus is just amazing 👏
She tried so hard to look like she was participating in the chat but her wandering eyes and listless expression betrayed her 😅
Am I only one who remembers Stephen A saying a few years ago that Shohei Ohtani cannot be the face of MLB ??? ...I am glad that he has changed his tune. Shannon is always fair, he never injects his prejudices into an argument.
If Ohtani played in Babe Ruth era he would have 10,000 hr vs 714 hr
He is jealous of Otani.
Honestly ohtanis other season where he hit like 45 hr and pitched like 140 innings is more impressive to me. Pitching and hitting is still insane
Facts! Thats not to downplay this season, it just highlights that he’s actually flown UNDER the radar. I would argue that each season from 2021-2023 was way better than this year. 🦄
The most forced segment in first take history
"Arguably the best game of his career." No, its arguably the best game of anyone's career.
Ohtani underpaid - Shannon is mfing right
Ohtani got plenty of endorsements more than M. Jordan .
@@Tchf1000 And Jordan will take that personally.
Albert Pujols hit 3 hrs in a World Series game also. Shohei is doing it cleeeaannn.
Stop....
You sound Goofy, he never made it to the world series 🤣
@@Broski-u6t he's talking about Pujols and yes they did make it to the WS
@@brandon-ww3mu I'm talking about altuve one-upping ohtani 💪🏿😈🏆🏆
Why are they comparing Ohtani to a guy who probably couldn’t have even reached 40 homers in a season without swallowing every drug he could get his hands on and still lies about it like a criminal?
Barry Bonds didn't use steroids in 1993 and hit 46 home runs.
@@fp8901 bonds was in steroids from 1990 on.
@@fp8901 How do you know he wasn’t on steroids? He’s a proven liar and cheater so nothing he says can be taken at face value.
That last homer off Brujan was absolutely demolished. Hit so hard it may no longer be a ball.
Listening to Steven A and Shannon talk about baseball is like listening to to my grandma talk about rap music.
It really is stunning!
1:10 Dang look at how sweaty Shannon is
Pause
Ohtani has a different kind of Aura😤
It usually drives me crazy when professional athletes don’t speak English after a few years. But for Ohtani…it almost adds to the mystique.
What would the world of sports say if he wasn't called out on that triple and hit for the cycle yesterday too..
They be like “ he didn’t throw a no hitter yesterday “ Absolute Greatness.
It looks save to me
He reached 50/50 in less games than the other four guys reached 40/40 in their campaigns
hmmm... I recall a double header last year where Ohtani pitched a complete shutout game, then hit two homers in the second game as DH... so as for best performance by an MLB player in the modern era, we can argue the skill level it takes to do that.
Agreed. Like many things with Ohtani, that game also flew under the radar. Glad he’s finally getting his due credit this year. It’s funny that it took nice round numbers (50/50) to get the well deserved attention. I’ve been checking his box score every game since 2021, it’s the most fun I’ve had following the regular season since 1998.
@@trevor8307 in 2022 he had a game with 13k's, 8 innings scoreless... while going 3 or 3 at bat... 8 RBI's on 2 homers... I think this line is even more impressive than 6 for 6 hitting in my opinion... Yeah, he's been ridiculous for a long time.
@@jaykoh1514 Wow, did I forget about that game? Do you remember what team it was against so I can find the line score?
It’s possible he’s had a few games that were better…it’s just that no one realized it. As time goes by, he his value might actually appreciate like a “cult” movie.
@@trevor8307 Royals i believe...
Can't believe 1st Take is talking baseball . We're witnessing the greatest player ever.
SAS and Sharpe stayed in basketball and Porn, your knowledge about baseball is the same that I have about Physics, NONE!!
SAS is such a tool and hypocrite.
Ohtani is great, but he's NO Barry Bonds......let's calm down a little bit.
Can't imagine how impressive ohtani would be if he was jacked on steroids lol
He’s better overall. Just pure power it’s Barry no question. But ohtani is GREAT at every single position u can possibly play.
Yes, he's not a juicer
@@LL-tc1re but a gambler😂
@@trackerone236 Even if he was a gambler, how does that help him play baseball ? Barry Bonds was a cheat.
Molly looking like she don't wanna be there at all 💀
Nice to see sas come around on Shohei Ohtani, because I recall him previously saying Shohei couldn’t be the biggest star in baseball because “he doesn’t even speak English” Now everyone knows Shohei Ohtani is the greatest! LGDODGERS 🤩💙❗️
Good to see these great two baseball
Minds come together……
Amazing Shohei 👍🦸♂️
GOAT stuff
I’ve never followed baseball, but have ever since Ohtani joined
just give him the MVP Award!
If you value batting average and on-base percentage, then you have to concede that Bonds had at least 5 seasons that were better than Ohtani's 2024 season.
Bonds 93: 46 HR, 29 SB, .336 BA, .458 OBP
Bonds 01: 73 HR, 13 SB, .328 BA, .515 OBP
Bonds 02: 46 HR, 9 SB, .370 BA, . 582 OBP
Bonds 03: 45 HR, 7 SB, .341 BP, .529 OBP
Bonds 04: 45 HR, 6 SB, .362 BA, .609 OBP
Ohtani 24: 53 HR, 55 SB, .280 BA, .383 OBP
The day Jeff Passan schooled Steven A on Ohtani 😂. I still remember that day. He doesn’t know shit about baseball.
Well spoken and respectful. Absolutely no tattoos. That's a high quality person from JAPAN. LONG LIVE OHTANI
Really?!? Tattoos?!?
We havent seen nothing like him since ken griffey jr. He creates awesss!!! In every stadium...
remove "since ken griffey jr"... he was an amazing player, but ohtani has a significantly higher ops+ this season than griffey ever had, had more hitting war than griffey ever had, stole more bases this season than griffey ever has, and isnt even pitching this year
There's a group called The Baseball Project I actually saw this year with Peter Buck and Mike Mills from REM fame. All their songs involve a baseball theme, including spit balls, disco demolition, Ted Williams, Dale Murphy and a song called Ohtani.
Great segment
I'm glad espn covered ohtani's legendary game and season dude is the real deal
Ohtani: NL MVP and Judge: AL MVP
It’s nowhere near close
I like the fact that SA, at the end mentioned the contract. We all know when a player is in a contract year. All of their stats go thru the roof. And then the following season they seem to underperform. But wow.... It's great to be Los Doyers fan
Shannon you forgot to mention my favorite baseball player of all time- Ricky Henderson. Sure he only hit 28 home runs in 1990. But he batted .325 with 65 stolen bases. I'd say he was pretty good.
Shohei Ohtani's September 19, 2024 game is considered one of the greatest single-game performances in baseball, but it's part of a larger list of iconic feats in the sport's history. Some other performances that stand out include:
Don Larsen's Perfect Game (1956 World Series): Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, a monumental achievement in a high-pressure situation
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Kerry Wood’s 20-Strikeout Game (1998): In only his fifth MLB start, Wood struck out 20 batters while allowing just one hit, tying the MLB record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game
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Reggie Jackson’s 3 Home Runs in a World Series Game (1977): Known as “Mr. October,” Jackson hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the World Series, securing the Yankees' championship
Babe Ruth’s Called Shot (1932): In Game 3 of the World Series, Ruth allegedly pointed to the center field and then hit a home run in that exact direction, adding to his legend
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Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Game (2024): Ohtani became the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, capping it off with a 6-for-6 performance, including three home runs
Stephen, it's about time you speech the truth!!!
Funny how Stephen is now a fan. Also Stephen a few months back "It's a shame to have Shohei as the face of MLB".
This is a great accomplishment. It will probably never be duplicated again. His biggest advantage in today’s game is the diluted pitching because of expansion. There are so many pitchers that would never had made a major league roster when Mantel, Maris, Aaron and many others played.
Underrated comment. Yet very relevant and true to a significant degree.
You also must consider the global nature of the game (Japan, Latin America) that has created a much greater talent pool to draw from than you had in bygone eras of MLB. Also, the specter of racial segregation kept Ruth from facing all the best U.S.-born baseball players. So, these factors mitigate your point to some extent.
Overall though, I've been watching MLB for 50 years and I agree that the general quality of pitching has declined significantly in this current era.
Lmao, most pitchers during mantle and Aaron's time wouldn't get a spot on today's mlb
@@jlilly7913huh? The pitching is the best it’s ever been.
Pitchers are throwing 100 mph now compared to 80 mph in the 1950s
@@DigThugDoug It's not about just the pitching velocity or even movement on those pitches. It's about the changing standards of the game over time. A larger strike zone favors pitchers and a smaller strike zone favors hitters.
The fact is that in 1950 the official strike zone (and the way strikes were actually called) was significantly smaller than it is today and from 1963 until 1988 it the strike zone was super tiny in both respects compared to where it is today. Since 1988 the official strike zone has moved from the top of the knee to just below the knee, and it's moved up from the armpits to the top of the shoulders.
So it's easier to pitch today than it was in 1950, 1963 or 1969 when the strike zone rules changed (prior to 1988). Since 1996 it has been super easy to pitch strikes compared to what pitchers facing Mantle, Mays and Aaron had to deal with. A Gibson, a Blyleven or a Perry would have 400 wins if they played under these rules.
High velocity pitching with movement is MUCH harder to do under the old rules. For example, nowadays Aroldis Chapman (a high-velocity pitcher with a large statistical sample size) is considered great. In 1950 he would be labeled a novelty with control issues.
Also, remember there was a dead ball era in MLB when the ball was softer and didn't carry as well. All of these are real factors. So those old pitchers like Cy Young had an advantage over pitchers in latter eras.
So, yes, Ohtani has historical advantages because the most recent rule changes favor offense (pitch clock, outlawimg the shift, etc.). And in a roundabout way he has a historic advantage as a hitter because the pitching talent pool is diluted (too many teams) and the pitchers are less disciplined today.
But he's still GOAT-great, not just great. Lord help today's pitchers if they had to face Ohtani under the old rules. He'd break the record for total bases for sure on top of everything else.
If you look closely, you can see Stephen A wincing in pain from giving Ohtani props and praise 😂