Honestly, just sit back for a moment and take it all in - relax and enjoy the gift of getting to see greatness. We grew up hearing of great hitters, great pitchers, but we're seeing it all wrapped in one outstanding athlete. Just enjoy the opportunity to witness a legendary sports story unfolding.
Who can forget his reaction with his teammates when he struck out Mike Trout for team Japan in WBC last year? I don’t think I’ve ever seen him brimming with that much excitement after a HR, no matter how spectacular. Not even after his 40/40 grand slam. This man is a pitcher before he’s a slugger. He just happens to be amazing in both. He’s going to pitch next year, because that’s what he lives for.
If the Dodgers go deep in the playoffs, and they need the three outs to win. He'll be pitching. Ohtani seems like one of those guys who thrive in the spotlight. Imagine Game 6, 9thinning facing opponents top 3. Ohtani comes in to close the game. Just like the WBC finals
Imagine Sho wins 20 games as a pitcher with more than 200k’s a season doing 30/30! Tell me you don’t wanna see that! As long as Sho wants to pitch, he shall pitch for Dodgers!
50/50 is 10x harder. These “HR” only people would only be singing a different tone if Sho isn’t Asian. “Rule change makes it easy”…yet nobody is doing it.
Theoretically base stealing should be increasing with the new rules. But it isn’t. No one is stealing 100+ bases like up to the 60s. Reason? Pitchers are better at quick pitching. Better pick off moves. Catchers “pop up” quicker. All mechanics measures in modern baseball.
@-.TS.- Also replay. If Henderson or Brock attempted to steal a base, the umps would probably side with the baserunner on a bang-bang play. But now replay can overturn it if the runner was out by 0.2 seconds. Overall, this meant teams would attempt fewer steals.
Please root for Ohtani-san. Before he joined Japanese professional league, his hope was to be a major league player. However, he chose Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters before going to major league. Therefore, two-way player was born. His dream is to win the world series. from Japan. 是非、ドジャースと大谷君を応援して下さい！！ 北海道民より。
As a Giants fan i will never root for the Dodgers…Ever! But i will root for Ohtani to have a great playoff run but in a losing heartbreaking effort lol
People were wondering what if Shohei could only either pitch or hit, would he be the best at that one thing. We got half of that answer this season. Now if he could just be a pitcher next season, will he win a Cy Young. As far as MVP, he'll probably be getting tire of getting them every season.
Its insane that he is so good that you have to ask "Do we NEED him as a two way player? I mean he is so dominant either way". We wont see a talent like this again for a century
@@vuho2075 I agree. Shohei being such a nice and humble person is actually very deceiving, because he is a very stubborn person when it comes to what he aims for in baseball. It's not that he'll have a fit if someone tells him otherwise, he'll listen to anybody with respect, but he's not going to change his mind. That's why he's the only 2 way player in existence. If he had listened to people around him, he'd long be a 1 way player by now. Look at Skenes, look at Caglianone, look at Eldridge. I had high hopes for them to become the next great 2 way player but it took them less than a year to become 1 way. They pretty much listened to their coaches' advice, I guess.
I can see him pitch till he gets till he gets a 100 wins, playing with the dodgers winning 90 games a season plus. That should be no problem if healthy. Then the end of the contract. I can see him become a closer. Think about it. 500 hrs, 100 wins, 100 saves.
Can't blame him... Ohtani has a 3.01 ERA and a 38 and 19 record (lets not mention the 4 or 5 saves per season the Halos blew for him) as he was on a team that was routinely 12 to 18 games under 500
He's gotta pitch at least a couple of years. He's a top 5 pitcher in the NL. He can easily win 20 games and strike out 250. 2 years ago on a terrible hitting Angels club, he had a 2.33 ERA, Won 15 games (7 games he had a no decision or loss where he gave up 2 or less runs). Yes, his stolen bases will go down, but I think L.A. would love a 20 game winner who hits 45 home runs and "only" 25 steals. Absolutely 100%.
He’s not missing 20-30 games because of pitching. When he was healthy it was 155 and 157. They made a new rule because of him. When he’s pitching and comes out he can remain batting.
Commentators keep suggesting that pitching lowers Ohtani's offensive output and shutting him down as a pitcher would make him a more productive hitter. Ohtani was a full-time DH and starting pitcher last season - when he was shut down for surgery in mid-September he had 44 home runs and a .304 batting average - one less home run and 12 points higher average than this 2024 season on the same date. Ergo, the assertion that having him pitch interferes with his hitting has no basis whatsoever - it's pure conjecture. What it would have SOME effect on is stealing bases on days he is pitching - he would probably be less aggressive on the bases when he is pitching to conserve his energy. So, they should throw away an elite starter who could be the ace of the staff in the HOPES that it might result in him hitting a few more home runs? That's why these people are commentators and not MLB managers. Aside from all that - what Shohei wants, Shohei gets, - and Shohei wants to fulfill his dream of being a 2-way star and 99.9% of baseball fans want to see him do it! No manager is going to tell him he can't pitch if he's able - he would kill the golden goose and Shohei would demand out.
He will pitch no doubt. He has so much pride in pitching than we think. I think next personal challenge in his mind now is winning Cy Young and I think he’ll get it done. He’s ridiculous.
Gotta say as a Mets fan it’s rough luck for them and Lindor that he had to share a league with Ohtani this year because he would’ve had MVP locked up otherwise. Guess he’ll continue to be one of the most slept on stars in the league. Ohtani is unbelievably talented.
I said this before this season, Shohei is THE greatest baseball player ever. When his arm is right, he's one of the best pitchers in the game. He has off the chart numbers and feats like how Chamberlain had in basketball.
@@brodiebrazil It is not hard to argue now... at the essence sports has always been about who gets picked first! no one is getting picked ahead of Shohei if someone objective is picking ...
It's in his genes, it's all about athleticism and the athlete's mentality ingrained in him by his family since he was born. That's the foundation for all his incredible performance.
I don't know how people don't see that he has just realized he can steal alot of bases and he isnot going to stop,now that he knows that... he has just unlocked another part of his game
I think Ohtani could always steal bases, but the Angels tried to overprotect him and keep him healthy since he was also their most important pitcher. He certainly practiced and improved things this year but he's always been fast.
Good thing to point out is in terms of speed, ohtani is not even one of the fastest players in he field. He just studies enemy pitchers and pick apart their mechanics so that he can steal bases.
The reason Ohtani didn't steal as much with the Angels is because he pitched and hit in the same games. Running takes a lot of energy, and he needed his legs to pitch. That's the real reason he didn't steal as much. The Angels weren't holding him back for fear he would injure his leg while stealing. In the previous years, he was a quick runner who stole bases. This year, he is a great base stealer who is fast. It has as much to do with his studying pitchers as he is improving his take off time.
I'm Japanese, and live in Hokkaido in Japan, where Ohtani-san joined Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. When he played baseball in Japan, he was called the monster. His achievement was like a comic. and now, he surprised major league. ５０－５０(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v amazing, great, wonderful, excellent, terrific, incredible, splendid, awesome!!!!! 日本にいた頃から大谷さんは、「バケモノ」と呼ばれていました。 日本でも、もう表現する形容詞や言葉がないと言われていましたが、アメリカも同じで笑いました。 記念すべき日に、三打席連続ホームラン🥎🥎🥎 漫画でも有り得ない。
When he was in his second year as a Nippon Ham Fighter, I remember he hit like 10HR and had 10 wins or something. My friends and I were in awe of his achievements back then. Look at us now, we sound like fools. プロ入り二年目だったか、10勝10ホームランくらいしたときは「すげー」とか友達と騒いでたけど、それもいまじゃ、こっちが馬鹿みたいな話になっちゃいました。
@@clubeyxander5132 For me, one of the most surprising scene was that Ohtani-kun hit a leadoff home run as a pitcher in Japan, and when he threw as a pitcher in Sapporo dome for the first time, he dealt with pitcher grounder so quickly. At that time, I was astonished because he can move very fast in spite of his big body. ヤフオクドーム、投手で先頭打者？？ この時、漫画「ドカベン」か！？と思いました(*^^*) まさかホームランを打つなんてと、 唖然・・・。 それと初めて札幌ドームで投げた時、ピッチャー・ゴロを処理する動きが速いのなんのって・・・。 大柄なのに機敏なんですよ。なので多く盗塁できるのも納得。 ハムにいる時は大谷君を壊さない様にと盗塁は規制されていたと思います。 白井コーチが、大谷君は「まったく弄らなかった。」と言ってました。 これがハムの監督・コーチの一番の功績かもしれません。 水島真司先生の漫画登場キャラ、ドカベン・水原勇気と画期的でしたが、あくまでも漫画の世界と思ってました。 でも大谷君、多くの野球漫画を超えちゃった・・・。
@@footloosebacon Do you mean Ohtani's jersey? For instance, you can buy Yahoo auction in Japan. If you want normal Fighters' jersey, you can buy Fighters online store. Please check it out. For your information. Ohtani's jersey number was 11. 11 means ace pitcher in Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Darvish, who joins Padres, wore number 11 before Ohtani wears.
Not a Dodgers fan (go Dbacks), but there is no denying that Ohtani is pure talent....I honestly would be surprised if he makes 60/60. My only gripe is MLB themselves .aking him out to be the only story...even in games where Dodgers lose he's still the one they show on social media, not the other team that beat them. There is no denying that a Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be a massive boost for the game
@@timothybricker615 Not when he accomplished 40/40 during the 96 season. The story goes, after his 99 season, where he saw his numbers decline with old age, and his buddies Sosa and McGwire getting all the attention BC of the HR chase, he got jealous and started using PED. The following season he has a strong rebound season and then the season after hits 70.
I hate when people -- fans, press, clubs, etc. -- want to take away something that makes someone special just 'cause "they're already special enough" ... Stop asking the question. If he decides he shouldn't pitch anymore, fine. But asking the question isn't just way too early, it's rude to him. And it's rude to the fans that have to pay the ridiculous prices in part 'cause of how much he's being paid, and he didn't sign a contract that's going to pay him the rest of his natural life to just be a hitter, no matter how good a hitter he is.
Not to mention he was a triple away from hitting for a cycle. Shohei is something else. Now in terms of pitching, thoughts about maybe putting him in the bullpen for a little bit?
Theres no question in my mind that Shohei will want to add a Cy Young award to his career achievements. Since high school Shohei was always best known for his dominant pitching performances. Lets face it, he is establishing benchmarks that could stand for the next century, so he may as well rewrite the pitching standard as well. Having seen the joy that he gets from winning games with his arm, I know that he will insist on taking two or three shots at a Cy Young before he is willing to talk about a permanent move to DH.
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Dont get me wrong Ohtani's 50/50 season is incredible and yesterdays game may have been the best single game performance by a batter in MLB history but I believe Acuna's 40/70 is more impressive. It wasnt a 40/40 season. It was 40/70! 41 HR and 73 SB to be exact which is combined total of 114 combined. Ohtani's combined total is currently 102. He has 9 games to surpass 114 and until he does it baffles me that anyone would think that Ohtani's season this year was better than Acuna's last season.
I think 50/50 is harder than 40/70. Think about it. If you need a stolen base or a HR in a game, what’s easier? You get about 4ABs to hit a HR. Singles are easier (let alone you can walk). And once you get on, you can steal two bases if you’re highly skilled. Even in Ohtani’s pursuit, the 50 SBs were never in doubt (except the other day when it looked like he may have hurt his ankle). The 50 HRs were gonna be a problem. Pitchers can also pitch around you and intentionally walk you as a HR hitter. Don’t get me wrong. Acuna’s season was remarkable. But if Acuna wagers Ohtani a million bucks, Acuna has to hit 50 HR, Ohtani has to steal 70 SB, who would you bet on?
50-50 is way more harder with bigger bases and pitcher limits, and young pitchers coming out bullpen with 102+ mph pitches. Also a HR is a sure run while a steal does not guarantee any in return. Only two players in the MLB hit over 50 HRs (Judge 56, Ohtani 53) while 5 players stole over 40 steals but also only two over 50, De La Cruz and Ohtani. Both impressive but 50-50 will not be repeated in our lifetime.
I’ve thought the same thing. He should just stay as DH. He throws so hard I’m worried he may throw out the elbow. Maddux should show him how to paint the corners.
Bro.... we literally need him as a pitcher. Have you not seen a dodgers game? Our pitching is dwindle and injured beyond belief. Next year I expect Kershaw Miller Flaherty and probably Buehler to be all gone. River Ryan injured. Glasnow injured. We need him pitching
I think the solution is to pitch him relief no more than every other game. His best pitch is an arm stresser. If he pitches relief, he only throws that pitch maybe twice. Starting he has to throw it several times to keep hitters honest. Just something to think about.
We're in a season and era with all time low batting averages and home run totals, yet nobody questions whether Ohtani is doing this without chemical enhancement eh? Well I guess it's not as if he's a huge and hulking figure.... (oh this is awkward)
Yesterday’s performance was out of this world. He stole second and then third on one of his singles. Not quite a triple and not quite a cycle, but close.
Great player, great achievement. I still think the loop-hole that allows him to play for next to nothing and free up money without penalty to the Dodgers, needs to be closed. All that money should count against their payroll and luxury tax. Where are the Dodgers if salary had to be considered?
When they said Francisco Lindor should win MVP, they woke the sleeping giant, poked the bear, grabbed the tiger by the tail, played with fire, opened Pandora's box, bit off more than they could chew, walked into the lion's den, shot themself in the foot, let the dogs out, stepped on Elvis's blue suede shoes, put a hit on Vito Corleone, lit the fuse, said hello to Tony Montana's little friend, drank the Kool-aid, unleashed the Kraken, wrote a check they could not cash, crossed the Rubicon, told Tommy Devito to go home and get his shinebox, leaped before looking, painted themself into a corner, tried to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, called Marty McFly a chicken, rocked the boat, stepped on a crack, pissed off Bruce Banner, did not stay in their lane and know their role, assassinated Archduke Ferdinand, ate the poison apple, captained the Exxon Valdez, touched a nerve, stole John Wick's car and killed his dog, jumped out of the frying pan into the fire, checked into the Hotel California, counted their chickens before they hatched, put their foot in their mouth, brought a knife to a gunfight, bombed Pearl Harbor, broke a mirror, walked under a ladder, crossed paths with a black cat, barked up the wrong tree, snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, looked a gift horse in the mouth, stirred up a hornet's nest, called the kettle black, bit the hand that feeds them, dropped a bar of soap in a men's prison shower, brought cannabis to Russia in luggage, screwed the pooch, made it completely FUBAR, let the fox in the henhouse, ran with scissors, licked a frozen pole, judged a book by its cover, put all their eggs in one basket, took the blue pill, effed around and found out, cried over spilt milk, got a taste of their own medicine, gave up their day job, went on a wild goose chase, smoked at a gas station, kicked against the goads, ran with the bulls, stepped on a rake, painted a bullseye on their back, slipped on a banana peel, dropped the ball, stirred the pot, crossed wires, swam with the sharks, danced with the devil, tripped over a land mine, became a fly in the ointment, a monkey in the wrench and a pain in the ass, went down in flames, burned their bridges, did not play with a full deck, went up the creek without a paddle, doused fire with gasoline, cut off their nose to spite their face, pooped their pants, threw stones in a glass house, told Clint Eastwood they feel lucky, invested in Enron stock, sailed aboard the Titanic, tugged on Superman's cape, spit into the wind, pulled the mask off the old Lone Ranger and messed around with Jim.
I’m Japanese, and live in Hokkaido, the north of Japan. Since Ohtani-san joined Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, I've been rooting for him. He might exceed 20 wins as a pitcher unless he is injured because the Dodger's batters are excellent.
@@clubeyxander5132 I've seen his bullpen pitching on youtube. I'm not sure if he can throw in good condition next year. However, he continues to overcome difficult problems. I believe he can do it! 大谷君は常識を覆してきました。フェニックスの様に蘇ると思います。エンゼルスの打者がドジャース打線だったら、２０勝していたと思います。ベッツ、フリーマンのお陰で敬遠が減りましたし。
The true “Shohei” experience that will sustain the influx of casual interest will always need the dual pitching/hitting phenomenon. Dodgers would be making a mistake and would likely piss Sho off if they stopped him from pitching. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Let’s see if he can do it.
My first reaction was, “Wow, he did it.” Then I watched the game and saw a lot of suspicious activity. The 3rd baseman GAVE him his 2 stolen bases. You can watch him raise his glove to let him take the bag both times. And his last to homers were off 60 mph pitches from position players. Literally giving him “home run derby” pitches. Sad really. He could have done it on his own without the league cheating for him.
Theoretically base stealing should be increasing with the new rules. But it isn’t. No one is stealing 100+ bases, with the last one coming in ‘87 by Vince Coleman. Reason? Pitchers are better at quick pitching. Better pick off moves. Catchers “pop up” quicker. All mechanics measures in modern baseball.
Its really a tough thing to decide on... because shohei really considers himself as a pitcher... but then again if he produces this much as a slugger.. its really a very tough proposition.. And also .. Would it be an issue to betts and freeman if ohtani continues to play as a slugger..
Ohtani is an amazing player. But no matter what he personally achieves, all that matters is if he can lead the Dodgers to titles. I’m sure he would say the same thing. As a Yankees fan, I wish Aaron Judge would try to steal more bases.
I’m a Yankees fan routing for Ohtani. Hopefully, Judge does not try to forge Ohtani’s 50-50 season because he’s too fragile to do so! We need Judge to stay healthy and hit bombers!
hope the dodger's win the world series this year 2024. dodger should limit ohtani pitching and give him long resting days. unlike what angels did, made him pitch without resting.
People keep talking about the rule changes, but how much "easier" is it to steal bases, really? One, while the bases are several inches longer (larger) they were positioned in such a way that they are STILL 90 feet from each other. Two, while the disengagement rule seemingly makes it easier to steal bases, we are also currently in an era where teams/managers are far more reluctant to give players the go ahead to stealing a base out of the fear of potentially running them out of an inning. The focus for a long while now is launch angle and swinging for the fences almost no matter what. Running the bases hasn't been a thing for a long while now. Considering the above, an argument can be made that it's actually harder to rack up stolen bases. The volume of opportunities just isn't the same as in years and decades past. It's not like we have a dozen players with 50+ stolen bases or even a single player approaching 100 steals. The moment we start seeing a few players threaten Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock or even Vince Coleman's single-season numbers -- then I'll start to buy into it being easier. Until then I'm nowhere near convinced.
Brodie, you got the definition of “contract value” all wrong. The true quantification of “contract value” is how much dollars a contracted player can bring to a franchise who is paying him ? It’s a pure ROI situation at the end the day. Baseball is one of the great sports, but it’s also business at the end of the day. In this sense Dodgers made the greatest investment by signing Ohtani to a 20-year contract in which 97% of its value will be paid in the latter decade of the contract, which brings a great positive cash flow for the first part of the decade for Dodgers. As far as your point of longevity by keeping Ohtani as a fielder instead of two-way player is that I would say that Ohtani’s intangible value is imbedded in rarity of two-way player, and thus he needs to stay as a two-way player as long as he thinks he can.
IMHO the Dodger’s pitching group is shallow at best. Unless Ohtani can pitch 9 innings every 2-3 days they would be better served acquiring strong pitchers during the off season and let Ohtani do whatever he wants.
Here are the top 5 home run hitters in the MLB with their number of bases stolen as of September 19, 2024: 1) Aaron Judge - 10 2) Shohei Ohtani - 51 3) Anthony Santander - 2 4) Juan Soto - 6 5) Marcell Ozuna - 0, yes that’s correct zero Judge, Santander, Soto, and Ozuna combined for a total of 18 stolen bases compare to Ohtani’s 51 all by himself. What’s the explanation for something like this? And how is a 50/50 season not be impressive if that’s your thinking? Here are the facts. There are 1,213 active MLB players. Out of all those players only 4 players manage to steal 40+ bases as of September 19, 2024. That means more than 99% of players couldn’t steal 40 bases. Heck, as of September 19, 2024 about 90% of MLB players couldn’t even manage to steal 10 bases. Looking at it from this FACTUAL perspective and what Shohei Ohtani is achieving now at 51/51 is even more impressive. And to those saying because of the rule change it’s easier or so easy to steal bases what do you have to say to the fact that about 90% of MLB players couldn’t even manage to steal 10 bases? I mean the bases are all the same and they all have the same opportunity as Ohtani. So why?
I think the Dodgers and Ohtani should have a serious conversation about making him their closer. That way he can DH every day and still get to contribute as a pitcher.
Don’t be ridiculous. He is recovering from his surgery. Even if he can pitch, he would still need rehab en plenty of warm up games to get back into form. This is also why there is spring training. You can’t just expect him to suddenly pitch on a high level this late into the season. It has a high chance of causing injuries and worsen his arm which is still recovering. If the Dodger truly care, they would never risk his future for this.
Ohtani couldn't pitch and hit at the same time if he wasn't pitching right and hitting left. If he had to torque his body in the same direction doing both it would be impossible. I wonder if he thought about that when he started at a kid. Maybe his father started him swinging lefty. Just wondering.
let's see...if shohei can maintain this rate of 3 hr and 2 stolen bases per game...he will have 87 hrs and 75 stolen bases for the regular season...that's pretty good.
Honestly, just sit back for a moment and take it all in - relax and enjoy the gift of getting to see greatness. We grew up hearing of great hitters, great pitchers, but we're seeing it all wrapped in one outstanding athlete. Just enjoy the opportunity to witness a legendary sports story unfolding.
great point
Who can forget his reaction with his teammates when he struck out Mike Trout for team Japan in WBC last year? I don’t think I’ve ever seen him brimming with that much excitement after a HR, no matter how spectacular. Not even after his 40/40 grand slam. This man is a pitcher before he’s a slugger. He just happens to be amazing in both. He’s going to pitch next year, because that’s what he lives for.
If the Dodgers go deep in the playoffs, and they need the three outs to win. He'll be pitching. Ohtani seems like one of those guys who thrive in the spotlight. Imagine Game 6, 9thinning facing opponents top 3. Ohtani comes in to close the game. Just like the WBC finals
Ohtani is once in a century talent.
He is a baseball pioneer, and god.
This was one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the MLB.
Agree. And to get 50/50 on the same day
This game that Ohtani had against the Marlins in Miami was so truly amazing, so much so that I had to watch the replay of it.
Pitcher rehabbing from TJS making History as a DH. Unbelievable.
Imagine Sho wins 20 games as a pitcher with more than 200k’s a season doing 30/30! Tell me you don’t wanna see that! As long as Sho wants to pitch, he shall pitch for Dodgers!
50/50 is 10x harder. These “HR” only people would only be singing a different tone if Sho isn’t Asian. “Rule change makes it easy”…yet nobody is doing it.
Right? It’d be one thing if a bunch of players were getting even 40+ steals, but that’s not the case at all.
Theoretically base stealing should be increasing with the new rules. But it isn’t. No one is stealing 100+ bases like up to the 60s. Reason? Pitchers are better at quick pitching. Better pick off moves. Catchers “pop up” quicker. All mechanics measures in modern baseball.
stealing bases is way easier now... Acuna stealing 73 last year is proof of this..
@-.TS.- Also replay. If Henderson or Brock attempted to steal a base, the umps would probably side with the baserunner on a bang-bang play. But now replay can overturn it if the runner was out by 0.2 seconds.
Overall, this meant teams would attempt fewer steals.
If my Braves don’t make it I will be
For the first time in my life, I may be rooting for the Dodgers in the playoffs just because of Ohtani.
After I swore off A's ownership, I decided to jump ship and be a Dodgers fan.
Ohtani makes fans start thinking real strange.
Please root for Ohtani-san. Before he joined Japanese professional league, his hope was to be a major league player.
However, he chose Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters before going to major league. Therefore, two-way player was born.
His dream is to win the world series. from Japan. 是非、ドジャースと大谷君を応援して下さい！！ 北海道民より。
That's what a true baseball lover does
As a Giants fan i will never root for the Dodgers…Ever! But i will root for Ohtani to have a great playoff run but in a losing heartbreaking effort lol
People were wondering what if Shohei could only either pitch or hit, would he be the best at that one thing. We got half of that answer this season. Now if he could just be a pitcher next season, will he win a Cy Young. As far as MVP, he'll probably be getting tire of getting them every season.
Now we're on 55-55 watch. He can totally do it.
Just 2 homers off 55-55
Its insane that he is so good that you have to ask "Do we NEED him as a two way player? I mean he is so dominant either way". We wont see a talent like this again for a century
It's not a question of NEED. It's about what he wants. Who's going to tell a guy making $700M that he won't be allowed to pitch?
@@vuho2075 I agree. Shohei being such a nice and humble person is actually very deceiving, because he is a very stubborn person when it comes to what he aims for in baseball. It's not that he'll have a fit if someone tells him otherwise, he'll listen to anybody with respect, but he's not going to change his mind. That's why he's the only 2 way player in existence. If he had listened to people around him, he'd long be a 1 way player by now. Look at Skenes, look at Caglianone, look at Eldridge. I had high hopes for them to become the next great 2 way player but it took them less than a year to become 1 way. They pretty much listened to their coaches' advice, I guess.
He should prolong his career and become a closer
@@clubeyxander5132another thing is 2- way is very difficult
Ohtani stands not merely as a player but as an immortal sculpture carved from the very essence of greatness.
I can see him pitch till he gets till he gets a 100 wins, playing with the dodgers winning 90 games a season plus. That should be no problem if healthy. Then the end of the contract. I can see him become a closer. Think about it. 500 hrs, 100 wins, 100 saves.
Goatani. Amazing.
Can't blame him... Ohtani has a 3.01 ERA and a 38 and 19 record (lets not mention the 4 or 5 saves per season the Halos blew for him) as he was on a team that was routinely 12 to 18 games under 500
The goat
He's gotta pitch at least a couple of years. He's a top 5 pitcher in the NL. He can easily win 20 games and strike out 250. 2 years ago on a terrible hitting Angels club, he had a 2.33 ERA, Won 15 games (7 games he had a no decision or loss where he gave up 2 or less runs). Yes, his stolen bases will go down, but I think L.A. would love a 20 game winner who hits 45 home runs and "only" 25 steals. Absolutely 100%.
Agree.
I like that idea
He’s not missing 20-30 games because of pitching. When he was healthy it was 155 and 157. They made a new rule because of him. When he’s pitching and comes out he can remain batting.
Commentators keep suggesting that pitching lowers Ohtani's offensive output and shutting him down as a pitcher would make him a more productive hitter. Ohtani was a full-time DH and starting pitcher last season - when he was shut down for surgery in mid-September he had 44 home runs and a .304 batting average - one less home run and 12 points higher average than this 2024 season on the same date. Ergo, the assertion that having him pitch interferes with his hitting has no basis whatsoever - it's pure conjecture. What it would have SOME effect on is stealing bases on days he is pitching - he would probably be less aggressive on the bases when he is pitching to conserve his energy. So, they should throw away an elite starter who could be the ace of the staff in the HOPES that it might result in him hitting a few more home runs? That's why these people are commentators and not MLB managers. Aside from all that - what Shohei wants, Shohei gets, - and Shohei wants to fulfill his dream of being a 2-way star and 99.9% of baseball fans want to see him do it! No manager is going to tell him he can't pitch if he's able - he would kill the golden goose and Shohei would demand out.
He will pitch no doubt.
He has so much pride in pitching than we think.
I think next personal challenge
in his mind now is winning Cy Young
and I think he’ll get it done.
He’s ridiculous.
i agree.... cy young + 50-50 would be better than another 50-50
@@brodiebrazil Yeah....wouldn't that be insane!
Shohei is GOAT!!!!!
Goat 🐐
Gotta say as a Mets fan it’s rough luck for them and Lindor that he had to share a league with Ohtani this year because he would’ve had MVP locked up otherwise. Guess he’ll continue to be one of the most slept on stars in the league. Ohtani is unbelievably talented.
No hate but the only thing lindor is top 3 in the nL is at bats , super gold glover but offensively nothing to crazy just really good
Yup, without Ohtani he would have been surefire MVP
I said this before this season, Shohei is THE greatest baseball player ever. When his arm is right, he's one of the best pitchers in the game. He has off the chart numbers and feats like how Chamberlain had in basketball.
if he does it for a long time... will be hard to argue
@@brodiebrazil It is not hard to argue now... at the essence sports has always been about who gets picked first!
no one is getting picked ahead of Shohei if someone objective is picking ...
Go 60-60!
First 2 HR’s were crushed .. The third was a home run derby pitch anyone could put out ..But he is the best player the sport has seen in decades
3rd HR was also crushed. upperdeck 440 ft come on!
Yet, he was the only Dodgers player to hit a home run while the utility player was pitching.
Not truth mlb players aren't used to 68 mph pitches. No one else hit a hr off him
@@kchun5515 Then why didn't the other players didn't hit a gimme homerun?
Nice time to be a Sports fan. You got game changers like Ohtani, Claitin Clark, Purdy and Alex Pierra. Wish you cover Claitin Clark games.
@YassDavid Brock Purdy?
Doesn't change the game in my opinion like Mahomes/ Allen/ Jackson.
As a Giants fan, I follow Dodgers for Ohtani. Good for the game that he brings.
Wooowwww ,unreal, Ohtani greatest player ever , , ,
Congratulations to you, Shohei Ohtani for the history of the MLB 50/50 and 51/51 club record🎉❤... let’s get some more HRs and SBs for the fans 😊
It's in his genes, it's all about athleticism and the athlete's mentality ingrained in him by his family since he was born. That's the foundation for all his incredible performance.
Some coaches and trainers in Japan said he was also an Olympic quality swimmer if he really wanted to pursue it😊
Congratulations Shohei Ohtani first ever 50-50 club MLB. His going be alone in that club for long time.
He can do 50 SBs next yr even with pitching. The SB pace he's been on since July at leadoff is +80 SB/yr.
I don't know how people don't see that he has just realized he can steal alot of bases and he isnot going to stop,now that he knows that...
he has just unlocked another part of his game
He is amazing
I think Ohtani could always steal bases, but the Angels tried to overprotect him and keep him healthy since he was also their most important pitcher. He certainly practiced and improved things this year but he's always been fast.
Good thing to point out is in terms of speed, ohtani is not even one of the fastest players in he field. He just studies enemy pitchers and pick apart their mechanics so that he can steal bases.
The reason Ohtani didn't steal as much with the Angels is because he pitched and hit in the same games. Running takes a lot of energy, and he needed his legs to pitch. That's the real reason he didn't steal as much. The Angels weren't holding him back for fear he would injure his leg while stealing. In the previous years, he was a quick runner who stole bases. This year, he is a great base stealer who is fast. It has as much to do with his studying pitchers as he is improving his take off time.
@exia0616 he is in the upper 25% though so very fast snd he gets up to full speed in two to three steps.
I'm Japanese, and live in Hokkaido in Japan, where Ohtani-san joined Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
When he played baseball in Japan, he was called the monster. His achievement was like a comic.
and now, he surprised major league.
５０－５０(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v(*^^)v
amazing, great, wonderful, excellent, terrific, incredible, splendid, awesome!!!!!
日本にいた頃から大谷さんは、「バケモノ」と呼ばれていました。
日本でも、もう表現する形容詞や言葉がないと言われていましたが、アメリカも同じで笑いました。
記念すべき日に、三打席連続ホームラン🥎🥎🥎 漫画でも有り得ない。
When he was in his second year as a Nippon Ham Fighter, I remember he hit like 10HR and had 10 wins or something. My friends and I were in awe of his achievements back then. Look at us now, we sound like fools.
プロ入り二年目だったか、10勝10ホームランくらいしたときは「すげー」とか友達と騒いでたけど、それもいまじゃ、こっちが馬鹿みたいな話になっちゃいました。
@@clubeyxander5132 For me, one of the most surprising scene was that Ohtani-kun hit a leadoff home run as a pitcher in Japan, and when he threw as a pitcher in Sapporo dome for the first time, he dealt with pitcher grounder so quickly.
At that time, I was astonished because he can move very fast in spite of his big body.
ヤフオクドーム、投手で先頭打者？？
この時、漫画「ドカベン」か！？と思いました(*^^*) まさかホームランを打つなんてと、
唖然・・・。
それと初めて札幌ドームで投げた時、ピッチャー・ゴロを処理する動きが速いのなんのって・・・。
大柄なのに機敏なんですよ。なので多く盗塁できるのも納得。
ハムにいる時は大谷君を壊さない様にと盗塁は規制されていたと思います。
白井コーチが、大谷君は「まったく弄らなかった。」と言ってました。
これがハムの監督・コーチの一番の功績かもしれません。
水島真司先生の漫画登場キャラ、ドカベン・水原勇気と画期的でしたが、あくまでも漫画の世界と思ってました。
でも大谷君、多くの野球漫画を超えちゃった・・・。
@@水原勇気-e5m Where can I get a Nippon Ham Fighters Jersey?
@@水原勇気-e5m ほんと、超えちゃいましたね。流石にサイヤングは無理かと思ってましたが、この調子だと、なんかやれちゃいそうな期待を持たせてくれますよね。でも、あんまり期待値上げすぎちゃうのも大谷選手に悪いから、これを最後に言わないようにします。
@@footloosebacon Do you mean Ohtani's jersey? For instance, you can buy Yahoo auction in Japan.
If you want normal Fighters' jersey, you can buy Fighters online store.
Please check it out.
For your information. Ohtani's jersey number was 11. 11 means ace pitcher in Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Darvish, who joins Padres, wore number 11 before Ohtani wears.
didn't he also hit a grandslam for his 40/40? And for 50/50 he had an all-time game too. It's pretty crazy if u think about it.
Not a Dodgers fan (go Dbacks), but there is no denying that Ohtani is pure talent....I honestly would be surprised if he makes 60/60. My only gripe is MLB themselves .aking him out to be the only story...even in games where Dodgers lose he's still the one they show on social media, not the other team that beat them.
There is no denying that a Dodgers/Yankees World Series would be a massive boost for the game
Soriano, Canseco, and Arod's 40/40 do not count because they were on the juice. In my mind, only three players have achieved that feat.
You have a point. Bonds was taking enhancement products also
@@timothybricker615 Not when he accomplished 40/40 during the 96 season. The story goes, after his 99 season, where he saw his numbers decline with old age, and his buddies Sosa and McGwire getting all the attention BC of the HR chase, he got jealous and started using PED. The following season he has a strong rebound season and then the season after hits 70.
I hate when people -- fans, press, clubs, etc. -- want to take away something that makes someone special just 'cause "they're already special enough" ... Stop asking the question. If he decides he shouldn't pitch anymore, fine. But asking the question isn't just way too early, it's rude to him. And it's rude to the fans that have to pay the ridiculous prices in part 'cause of how much he's being paid, and he didn't sign a contract that's going to pay him the rest of his natural life to just be a hitter, no matter how good a hitter he is.
Not to mention he was a triple away from hitting for a cycle. Shohei is something else. Now in terms of pitching, thoughts about maybe putting him in the bullpen for a little bit?
Theres no question in my mind that Shohei will want to add a Cy Young award to his career achievements. Since high school Shohei was always best known for his dominant pitching performances. Lets face it, he is establishing benchmarks that could stand for the next century, so he may as well rewrite the pitching standard as well.
Having seen the joy that he gets from winning games with his arm, I know that he will insist on taking two or three shots at a Cy Young before he is willing to talk about a permanent move to DH.
Just get Roki Sasaki and let Shohei be the reliever or closer and he won't need to start. 💀
I watch the home run
“It’s Time for GOATANI Baseball” 💙 Let’s Go Dodgers!! 💙
Dodgers will need to let him pitch, that is what make him special and that is likely the next challenge he will take on.
Best player on the planet, in human history.
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I don't collect any more but I did buy a few packs of 2019 donruss/panini. Have a few of his cards😊
Don't forget that his RISP was 5/5 today.
Ahhh....I need to get to bed and catch my sleep before the a's final homestand.
😔
By all rights he should be at home recuperating from Tommy John surgery but instead, he starts the 50-50 club.
Dont get me wrong Ohtani's 50/50 season is incredible and yesterdays game may have been the best single game performance by a batter in MLB history but I believe Acuna's 40/70 is more impressive. It wasnt a 40/40 season. It was 40/70! 41 HR and 73 SB to be exact which is combined total of 114 combined. Ohtani's combined total is currently 102. He has 9 games to surpass 114 and until he does it baffles me that anyone would think that Ohtani's season this year was better than Acuna's last season.
I think 50/50 is harder than 40/70. Think about it. If you need a stolen base or a HR in a game, what’s easier? You get about 4ABs to hit a HR. Singles are easier (let alone you can walk). And once you get on, you can steal two bases if you’re highly skilled. Even in Ohtani’s pursuit, the 50 SBs were never in doubt (except the other day when it looked like he may have hurt his ankle). The 50 HRs were gonna be a problem. Pitchers can also pitch around you and intentionally walk you as a HR hitter. Don’t get me wrong. Acuna’s season was remarkable. But if Acuna wagers Ohtani a million bucks, Acuna has to hit 50 HR, Ohtani has to steal 70 SB, who would you bet on?
50-50 is way more harder with bigger bases and pitcher limits, and young pitchers coming out bullpen with 102+ mph pitches. Also a HR is a sure run while a steal does not guarantee any in return. Only two players in the MLB hit over 50 HRs (Judge 56, Ohtani 53) while 5 players stole over 40 steals but also only two over 50, De La Cruz and Ohtani. Both impressive but 50-50 will not be repeated in our lifetime.
@@rdpaikyou mentioned Acuna’s 114 combined, with five more games, Ohtani has accrued 108 (53 HRs and 55 SBs), much much harder for HRs!!!!!
I’ve thought the same thing. He should just stay as DH. He throws so hard I’m worried he may throw out the elbow. Maddux should show him how to paint the corners.
Not only a great baseball player, he's a great person!👍💙
an option is for him to pitch out of the bullpen and not as a starter, like he did in WBC finals against Trout
Bro.... we literally need him as a pitcher. Have you not seen a dodgers game? Our pitching is dwindle and injured beyond belief. Next year I expect Kershaw Miller Flaherty and probably Buehler to be all gone. River Ryan injured. Glasnow injured. We need him pitching
The baseball fans want to see 2-way Shotime Shohei
Shohei Ohtani has made history by becoming the 1st MLB player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season.
I think the solution is to pitch him relief no more than every other game. His best pitch is an arm stresser. If he pitches relief, he only throws that pitch maybe twice. Starting he has to throw it several times to keep hitters honest. Just something to think about.
We're in a season and era with all time low batting averages and home run totals, yet nobody questions whether Ohtani is doing this without chemical enhancement eh? Well I guess it's not as if he's a huge and hulking figure.... (oh this is awkward)
They check on players regularly in the MLB, don’t they?
Proof that Shohei is the GOAT in MLB...
Yesterday’s performance was out of this world. He stole second and then third on one of his singles. Not quite a triple and not quite a cycle, but close.
Great player, great achievement. I still think the loop-hole that allows him to play for next to nothing and free up money without penalty to the Dodgers, needs to be closed. All that money should count against their payroll and luxury tax. Where are the Dodgers if salary had to be considered?
Yes, we want to see him pitch. He wants to pitch. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I was to see the Dodgers make it far.
When they said Francisco Lindor should win MVP, they woke the sleeping giant, poked the bear, grabbed the tiger by the tail, played with fire, opened Pandora's box, bit off more than they could chew, walked into the lion's den, shot themself in the foot, let the dogs out, stepped on Elvis's blue suede shoes, put a hit on Vito Corleone, lit the fuse, said hello to Tony Montana's little friend, drank the Kool-aid, unleashed the Kraken, wrote a check they could not cash, crossed the Rubicon, told Tommy Devito to go home and get his shinebox, leaped before looking, painted themself into a corner, tried to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, called Marty McFly a chicken, rocked the boat, stepped on a crack, pissed off Bruce Banner, did not stay in their lane and know their role, assassinated Archduke Ferdinand, ate the poison apple, captained the Exxon Valdez, touched a nerve, stole John Wick's car and killed his dog, jumped out of the frying pan into the fire, checked into the Hotel California, counted their chickens before they hatched, put their foot in their mouth, brought a knife to a gunfight, bombed Pearl Harbor, broke a mirror, walked under a ladder, crossed paths with a black cat, barked up the wrong tree, snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, looked a gift horse in the mouth, stirred up a hornet's nest, called the kettle black, bit the hand that feeds them, dropped a bar of soap in a men's prison shower, brought cannabis to Russia in luggage, screwed the pooch, made it completely FUBAR, let the fox in the henhouse, ran with scissors, licked a frozen pole, judged a book by its cover, put all their eggs in one basket, took the blue pill, effed around and found out, cried over spilt milk, got a taste of their own medicine, gave up their day job, went on a wild goose chase, smoked at a gas station, kicked against the goads, ran with the bulls, stepped on a rake, painted a bullseye on their back, slipped on a banana peel, dropped the ball, stirred the pot, crossed wires, swam with the sharks, danced with the devil, tripped over a land mine, became a fly in the ointment, a monkey in the wrench and a pain in the ass, went down in flames, burned their bridges, did not play with a full deck, went up the creek without a paddle, doused fire with gasoline, cut off their nose to spite their face, pooped their pants, threw stones in a glass house, told Clint Eastwood they feel lucky, invested in Enron stock, sailed aboard the Titanic, tugged on Superman's cape, spit into the wind, pulled the mask off the old Lone Ranger and messed around with Jim.
I forgot how badass alfonso was. Damn he was nice
I'd have him pitch the last quarter of the season + playoffs. As an Angel's fan, you can see how he deteriorated towards the end of the season.
Starter for 2 or 3 more years. Make him a closer on his 33rd birthday.
Next year it will be 1 50/15 wins
I’m Japanese, and live in Hokkaido, the north of Japan.
Since Ohtani-san joined Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, I've been rooting for him.
He might exceed 20 wins as a pitcher unless he is injured because the Dodger's batters are excellent.
@@水原勇気-e5m True. But have you seen their bullpen of late?
But yes, I would love to see Sho win 20.
@@clubeyxander5132 I've seen his bullpen pitching on youtube. I'm not sure if he can throw in good condition next year. However, he continues to overcome difficult problems. I believe he can do it! 大谷君は常識を覆してきました。フェニックスの様に蘇ると思います。エンゼルスの打者がドジャース打線だったら、２０勝していたと思います。ベッツ、フリーマンのお陰で敬遠が減りましたし。
You have got to understand that if you make him only a butter, he is gonna be want to transfer for sure!!! So, don't even freaking think that!!!
It helps that he hits with the opposite arm. Still, the other arm is swinging too.
Just read Ohtani is earning from sponsors $100M annually since signing with Dodgers 🤯He doing it for his legacy 😎
The true “Shohei” experience that will sustain the influx of casual interest will always need the dual pitching/hitting phenomenon.
Dodgers would be making a mistake and would likely piss Sho off if they stopped him from pitching. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Let’s see if he can do it.
My first reaction was, “Wow, he did it.” Then I watched the game and saw a lot of suspicious activity. The 3rd baseman GAVE him his 2 stolen bases. You can watch him raise his glove to let him take the bag both times. And his last to homers were off 60 mph pitches from position players. Literally giving him “home run derby” pitches. Sad really. He could have done it on his own without the league cheating for him.
I mean 55/55 is statistically on course with a dozen games left. Seems a bit nuts to only track this kind of things in 10s once you get to this point.
68 miles an hour pitch. Very interesting!
Theoretically base stealing should be increasing with the new rules. But it isn’t. No one is stealing 100+ bases, with the last one coming in ‘87 by Vince Coleman. Reason? Pitchers are better at quick pitching. Better pick off moves. Catchers “pop up” quicker. All mechanics measures in modern baseball.
Ohtani game yesterday was the equivalent of an NBA player getting a quadruple double while shooting 100% from the field
😆🤣😂😹
55-55
possible
Its really a tough thing to decide on... because shohei really considers himself as a pitcher... but then again if he produces this much as a slugger.. its really a very tough proposition..
And also
..
Would it be an issue to betts and freeman if ohtani continues to play as a slugger..
If you are a baseball lover, you want to see him do both.
Ohtani is an amazing player. But no matter what he personally achieves, all that matters is if he can lead the Dodgers to titles. I’m sure he would say the same thing. As a Yankees fan, I wish Aaron Judge would try to steal more bases.
I’m a Yankees fan routing for Ohtani. Hopefully, Judge does not try to forge Ohtani’s 50-50 season because he’s too fragile to do so! We need Judge to stay healthy and hit bombers!
He's not on the A's so it doesn't matter.. No soup for Sho. Next!
What was the rule change?
Let’s go dodgers! 👏👏👏👏👏💙 Let’s go dodgers! 👏👏👏👏👏💙 Let’s go dodgers! 👏👏👏👏👏💙
hope the dodger's win the world series this year 2024. dodger should limit ohtani pitching and give him long resting days. unlike what angels did, made him pitch without resting.
dodgers can literally just do 4 to 5 Ohtani bobblehead nights every year and they would make their money back for what they paid for him.
I remember being ridiculed for saying Ohtani would be successful in MLB 5 years ago.
People keep talking about the rule changes, but how much "easier" is it to steal bases, really?
One, while the bases are several inches longer (larger) they were positioned in such a way that they are STILL 90 feet from each other.
Two, while the disengagement rule seemingly makes it easier to steal bases, we are also currently in an era where teams/managers are far more reluctant to give players the go ahead to stealing a base out of the fear of potentially running them out of an inning. The focus for a long while now is launch angle and swinging for the fences almost no matter what. Running the bases hasn't been a thing for a long while now.
Considering the above, an argument can be made that it's actually harder to rack up stolen bases. The volume of opportunities just isn't the same as in years and decades past. It's not like we have a dozen players with 50+ stolen bases or even a single player approaching 100 steals.
The moment we start seeing a few players threaten Rickey Henderson, Lou Brock or even Vince Coleman's single-season numbers -- then I'll start to buy into it being easier. Until then I'm nowhere near convinced.
It was easier to do with the new rules, stealing bases is easier when the pitcher can’t keep a runner on base.
Brodie, you got the definition of “contract value” all wrong. The true quantification of “contract value” is how much dollars a contracted player can bring to a franchise who is paying him ? It’s a pure ROI situation at the end the day. Baseball is one of the great sports, but it’s also business at the end of the day. In this sense Dodgers made the greatest investment by signing Ohtani to a 20-year contract in which 97% of its value will be paid in the latter decade of the contract, which brings a great positive cash flow for the first part of the decade for Dodgers. As far as your point of longevity by keeping Ohtani as a fielder instead of two-way player is that I would say that Ohtani’s intangible value is imbedded in rarity of two-way player, and thus he needs to stay as a two-way player as long as he thinks he can.
Maybe Elly de la Cruz one day? But I doubt it.
IMHO the Dodger’s pitching group is shallow at best. Unless Ohtani can pitch 9 innings every 2-3 days they would be better served acquiring strong pitchers during the off season and let Ohtani do whatever he wants.
9 games left in normal season and he’s 52/52… could he go 60/60 before playoffs?
Angels blew it giving this guy up
They blew it not trading him
@@brodiebrazil ..true. Two HOF players in Ohtani and Trout and they still couldn't win. I guess one had to go but they got nothing in return.
Ohtani got out of hell
Here are the top 5 home run hitters in the MLB with their number of bases stolen as of September 19, 2024:
1) Aaron Judge - 10
2) Shohei Ohtani - 51
3) Anthony Santander - 2
4) Juan Soto - 6
5) Marcell Ozuna - 0, yes that’s correct zero
Judge, Santander, Soto, and Ozuna combined for a total of 18 stolen bases compare to Ohtani’s 51 all by himself. What’s the explanation for something like this? And how is a 50/50 season not be impressive if that’s your thinking?
Here are the facts. There are 1,213 active MLB players. Out of all those players only 4 players manage to steal 40+ bases as of September 19, 2024. That means more than 99% of players couldn’t steal 40 bases.
Heck, as of September 19, 2024 about 90% of MLB players couldn’t even manage to steal 10 bases. Looking at it from this FACTUAL perspective and what Shohei Ohtani is achieving now at 51/51 is even more impressive.
And to those saying because of the rule change it’s easier or so easy to steal bases what do you have to say to the fact that about 90% of MLB players couldn’t even manage to steal 10 bases? I mean the bases are all the same and they all have the same opportunity as Ohtani. So why?
I think the Dodgers and Ohtani should have a serious conversation about making him their closer. That way he can DH every day and still get to contribute as a pitcher.
No way. He’s too dominant as a starter and they need as much pitching as they can get.
Don’t be ridiculous. He is recovering from his surgery. Even if he can pitch, he would still need rehab en plenty of warm up games to get back into form. This is also why there is spring training. You can’t just expect him to suddenly pitch on a high level this late into the season. It has a high chance of causing injuries and worsen his arm which is still recovering.
If the Dodger truly care, they would never risk his future for this.
@@gsisemoreNobody knows how dominant he will be as a pitcher next season.
Maybe in 4 years, he might volunteer to pitch in the bullpen as a high-leverage reliever, setup guy or closer. So many possibilities for Ohtani.
@@Patrick-cc7qmEasy tiger. I didn't mean this season.
Ohtani couldn't pitch and hit at the same time if he wasn't pitching right and hitting left. If he had to torque his body in the same direction doing both it would be impossible. I wonder if he thought about that when he started at a kid. Maybe his father started him swinging lefty. Just wondering.
let's see...if shohei can maintain this rate of 3 hr and 2 stolen bases per game...he will have 87 hrs and 75 stolen bases for the regular season...that's pretty good.
"That's pretty good." is the understatement of the century
Wheres Lindor😂 what record did he broke? 😂