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I went to 4 Angels games this year. It's amazing to see how many people travel from Japan just to see him play. He was even hurt for the last three games I saw and everyone in the stands was still there for him.
I remember going to a game in the late 00's when they played the Mariners and seeing the Japanese fans coming out in full force to see Ichiro play on an otherwise pretty mediocre team. I love the passion of Japanese baseball fans. The behavior of the Angels fans on the other hand was pretty shameful. A group of Ichiro fans stood up wearing shirts to spell out I-C-H-I-R-O and in response, Angels fans started throwing food and aluminum bottles at them...
Pretty impressive for a career .274 batting average. Imagine all those guys in the past hitting that low scratching their heads right now. His pitching is B- at best.
@@climatepurification all those guys didn't have the popularity he has. even if he was batting .200 and had a 5.0 era, if he's bringing in 300M in revenue/year for the team, then from a business standpoint this contract was a steal.
I live in Thailand and have been watching his game since he was in highschool. The minute I saw him pitched, I couldn’t move away from the screen. That’s his power.
just curious...how has he contributed to your life or the lives of your fellow countrymen in any meaningful way? he's a hero why? he swings a bat and throws a ball better than most? how in any way does that make someone a hero. He's an entertainer and society values that over real things now unfortunately. Japan could take that 700 billion and clean up their radioactive waste still pouring into the ocean.
This guy really can't be beat. Between his unbelievable talent, and his unbelievable likability, it's no wonder he's where he is today. I'm a Red Sox fan and Shohei is my favorite baseball player.
@@EasyBreezy24 Yall are missing the point. It doesnt matter how good a player is if he starts breaking down, and he will continue to break down. Albert Pujols contract probably kept the Angels from being relevant for the past 10 years. And thats a real fear that every owner has. Putting all your eggs in one basket rarely works out.
It's actually insane seeing someone reach unfathomable levels of fame and wealth and remain virtually the exact same person they were before. Are we sure he wasn't created in a lab? Truly the most special baseball player and, at this point, all around athlete I think this world has ever seen.
Nope.He plays baseball. No chance in track, football, etc... Actually Bonds (and no, I am no fanboi of arrogant roid head) was better in baseball. So he isnt even the best in his sport... Talk some (era adjusted) ancient Greek Olympians, or Bo Jackson, or Jim Thorpe, or Ali, or... then we would have a debatte about the best all around athlete ever. Its always funny how every decade has a new "best ever" blablabla. Sorry, but they dont come by a dozen.
As I said: Othani is not the best all around athlete. But what is yours? What have my skills in various sports to do with Ohtani? And, btw, Ohtani is not even the best baseball player (that is Bonds, arrgant roid user or not), heck he isnt even the best player on his current team, and soon he is about to post max 6 WAR a season. Got the point now? Got it? @@dlo3695
@@FoxxyBrown1111 Ohtani is better than Bonds. You have to keep in mind that Ohtani is not only one of the most dominant hitters, but also one of the most dominant pitchers. If we’re talking purely hitting, Bonds is better. However, Ohtani is the better overall athlete.
Currently, based off of this video, it would seem like a good deal, but with the injuries and length of contract it surely won’t be so great. Let’s see in 5 years when he is 35, what his 2 way production is
I'm a lifelong Yankee fan and remember the old stadium days when there was no beer allowed in the right center field bleachers because the bleacher creatures were too rowdy. I've witnessed countless hats and jerseys from opposing teams get tossed onto the field lit on fire in the old stadium. I went to the series opener this year when the Angels came to NY and they were selling Ohtani jerseys in the stadium, in the team store. Outside the stadium, a dude with a little kiosk is one thing, but inside the stadium? Anyone familiar with Yankee Stadium knows that's absolutely unheard of.
Crazy to think how big of an impact he has had on baseball. I will be honest I never really had a interest in baseball till I seen some of your videos on his impact as a generational player. Hopefully he can have a long career and solidify his legacy.
Yep as a girl I got made fun of by boys that play baseball cause I knew in some cases I knew more about baseball then they did so I really enjoy watching this channel and some other baseball related channels but it is like dang don't make fun of someone cause they like a sport that you play and they may be interested in that sports cause if they are a girl they may want to know more about the sport you play to try to grow closer to you it is not rocket science 🤣 sorry that was a lot of venting I just did so sorry💀💀💀 like I am super sorry for just bombarding you will all that
@@1618Cyrano I know they kinda still bully me but I am like I can't help I know more then you do about baseball like I am sorry I wanted to be your friend but whatever now some of the boys are like hey you like baseball we can definitely be friends then their are the crazy ones like are like hey you like baseball we can be more then friends if you want of course I am like okay you are like two years older then me wait on me okay🤣🤣🤣
Shohei has been donating money for many different people and projects but giving out 60,000 gloves to elementary schools in Japan recently has added more to his likability for many people. ❤ He is very genuine. He picks up trash still to this day (that was a thing to do in his high school team). His coach in Japan named “His personality” when he was asked what impressed him the most about Shohei during the interview (probably he wanted to ask Shohei’s ability to play) He is so humble and he has been that way all of his life. Any Japanese TV shows I have watched with Shohei in it alone proved that.❤ Shohei is our pride and joy. Everyone in Japan has become his father, mother, grandparents, brother and sister. 😂…although we all wish to be his lover and spouse ❤️ Well, recently we wish we were his dog 🐶🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ We love you and we are so proud of you. Please don’t overwork and hurt yourself again. Take it easy. I know we want more but you have done enough. May God protect you and keep on shining your way with love and light 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
I mean HE IS.. I have no interest in baseball before, 3-4 hours game try me... but, eversince I heard about Ohtani, I became interest in baseball... he is without a doubt a generational talent, could pitch and hit professionally.. and aside from that he have a goofy, fun and likeable personality and a very humble superstar... I mean we used to see superstar athletes from across different field (nba, mlb, nfl, nhl, football, etc) they got big contract and go flexing, buying mansion, sport cars, expensive jewelry and often times this behaviour become boomerang in the future for them... but Ohtani REALLY different from that, his dedication, work hard, focus and humble personality is a good and best role model for the next generations ❤❤
@@climatepurification I'd love to hear who you think would be considered generational talent over Ohtani then. I'll be holding my laugh until you comment though.
I was at the game where he threw his last pitch of the season. It was hard to watch but it is a core memory I’ll keep with me forever. Praying for a speedy recovery for Him.
The thing that some of these pundits really fail to grasp is that ONE MAN has an entire COUNTRY in the palm of his hands, a country with over 100 million people I might add, not like he’s from slovenia or Iceland!! The economic impact from that alone is something that some people still don’t understand, have no idea why. The next team that signs him WILL get their money’s worth…
I’ve been to 22 Angel games in the past 3 season. Was there to witness his first grand slam. I feel truly privileged to have been able to share so many Ohtani moments in person with my friends and family. He’s truly great.
I was only able to make it to Anaheim once to see him play, and while he wasn't pitching that day, he was the DH. I think he had 4 at-bats, and I remember 3 times he got on base, and 3 times couldn't score because the rest of his team can't hit, lol.
honestly hes crazy big. I couldnt care for baseball if my life depended on it, but then i saw Ohtani popping up all over youtube i wanna say 2021-22? and finally bit the bullet to see the video, and boy do i not regret it. He single highhandedly got me into watching baseball. Ill follow that man wherever he goes.
This guy is truly 1 in 8billion. He will rewrite the history books. I've watched sports my whole life and this kid is special Never in our life time again will we see this calibre athlete in baseball.
I went to a few angel games this year even tho I’m a dodger fan but it’s crazy the amounts of people that Ohtani attracts. So many people stand behind home plate just to watch him pitch. It’s incredible. I hope he comes to the dodgers
I went to a angels vs Orioles just to see him pitch and I witnessed a performance. He almost hit for the cycle and him to go off pitching wise too. He’s insane.
Ohtani's fans are not only from Japan, Canada, and the United States but also from Taiwan and South Korea. The accurate statement is that Ohtani has a large number of fans throughout the entire East Asian region.good choice for dodger.
I went to LA on vacation in August and bought tickets to an Angels game just to watch Shohei. He’s the greatest baseball player I have ever witnessed play the game.
One thing people don’t mention when Japan was facing elimination against Mexico in the wbc who led of the 9th with a double then scored the game tying run? Ohtani bro was clutch hitting and pitching. I was rooting for Mexico and I’m still salty about that.
People were clowning the Dodgers for paying him that $700 million but OHTANI came up with the best idea and decided to defer the majority of that contract AFTER his 10-year is up. That means the Dodgers are only paying him around $2 million per year during the first 10 years and they will pay him back the bulk of it afterwards. Which means that the Dodgers still have enough spending money to get MORE star players. Absolute masterclass and nobleness by the Dodgers and Ohtani
@@breadandcircuses8127 yeah kinda scary right , I bet there is a death clause so his family wouldn't miss out and 2m a year is more than enough but sheesh
@@maxaus2294 He is single and I get the impression that his parents in Japan don't want to rely on him financially. In fact, his mother continues to work part-time in a restaurant.
I'm glad that the U.S. has finally recognized Ohtani's greatness. Japan have watched Ohtani since he was 16 years old, so everyone thinks of him as family, so even if Ohtani gets injured or can't play, the Japan people will support him.
its easy to think that he's overhyped or that people aren't justified for taking part in the mania. But think about it: the Babe Ruth of our time, possibly even better than Babe Ruth, and he's got an entire country backing him. It makes sense he's as big as he is, and I'm super happy I saw him hit and pitch live
He is overhyped. Because people say things like "possibly even better than Ruth". And I take part in the mania. I love Ohtani, I'm in awe of what he can do. But he's been in the league for 6 years, and has played the full year as a two way player a couple times. He is not anywhere in the vicinity with Ruth as a hitter, or as a pitcher. He does both once every 6 games, when he's starting, and for 6-7 innings at that. Realistically, he is a two way player 1/9 of the time he plays, the rest of the time he is a DH. A very good DH, but a DH none the less. A position that did not exist in Ruth's era, or surely he would have been the Red Sox DH on days he didn't pitch. Let his career play out, THEN start comparing him to Tue legends of the game. The he won't be getting overhyped.
@@snerdterguson He is better than Babe, he is consistently pitching and hitting in the same seasons, he is in the top parts of the leaderboards in both categories when the competition is higher. Shohei is better than Ruth
@snerdterguson he's better and it's not close. You need to do research on who Babe Ruth was playing against. Comp matters and ohtani is doing it In a Era where alot of races are playing and are elite. Ohtani is faster, and a better pitcher. Offensively theirs a debate because of what I said. But numbers show Babe was better but put ohtani in that Era he will be wayy better than Ruth easily 60+ homeruns
Finally someone got it right - this analysis nails the whole financial picture with Ohtani, both in terms of his insane real value and his admirable choice to put achievement on the field before money. I'm so tired of all these baseball pundits talking like selling his services to the highest bidder is his top priority when it's probably at the bottom of his list! He knows he will make more money wherever he plays than he could ever spend, so for him it's obviously about being on a winning team in a location that suits him. He understands that without being on a team with a strong roster he won't see the post season, and those other 39 players have to be paid as well - so you can guarantee that he will take less money to play for a team with a deep lineup than get more money from a team with a questionable supporting cast. Don't be surprised if he doesn't sign a long term deal - I'm sure the fate of teammate Mike Trout is not lost on him. Lengthy contracts are signed for optimizing financial return and stability, and I don't think either of those are of particular concern to Shohei.
But wouldn't make sense to sign short-term deal when he could just add in player opt-outs to a long-term contract so that after 3 or 4 years he can opt out if he wants. He doesn't need to but it would be dumb not to.
I’ve made it a point to see him at least once a year when he comes to Texas. Watched him drop dong on my boys in Houston in 2022, then watched him absolutely nuke a few in Arlington this year. He’s 100% worth the price of admission on his own.
I live in Austin and went to a few Houston games this year because they were on the weekend. I regret not going to Arlington..the TEX series in June was historical!
Went to see the Cubs play against the Angels in Anaheim and oh man, the amount of fans that bought his merch was INSANE. Everywhere I turned I saw loads of Ohtani jerseys being worn. Hope that the Cubs are able to scoop him up!
Shohei is the most amazing player I've ever seen and I watched every game Albert Pujols played in STL. He's worth every dollar he gets. I hope he comes back healthy and can keep up the 2-way show for us fans because it is the best thing I've ever seen. Unless the Cubs sign him, then boo Ohtani!
I'm not really into watching baseball but man, Ohtani rules. If my local team (Rockies) were good enough to get him, I'd probably start watching and going to games lol dude is just that awesome Hope this injury doesn't hurt his career too much. He's on track to become the GOAT if he keeps his performance up. Hope he also starts making the insane amount of money that he deserves!
I live in Britain but am half Japanese, I never cared about baseball and didn’t know what a strike zone or any other rules like that were but on the suggestion of my grandparents tried watching the WBC, I kind of enjoyed it so now somewhat follow baseball. I’ve always been a big cricket fan and much prefer it to baseball but I’ll still watch the occasional game. I didn’t become a baseball follower because of ohtani, but him making the Japan team huge was probably a factor in being suggested to watch them and thus creating more following for the whole sport of baseball
0:43 Fun fact: Both Ohtani and Messi share the unique quality of being two-way players. Messi is known for his exceptional abilities as both a playmaker and a goal scorer in football/soccer. He has the vision and creativity to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, while also possessing the skill and precision to score goals himself. And like Ohtani, Messi is known for his humility, making them true legends in their respective sports.
It is insane putting into perspective just how much money he generates for both himself, his team, and the sport at large. I really hope he keeps it up when he comes back next season, wherever it may be. I don't think I've seen a player so unanimously beloved by everyone no matter who they root for, and so world-renowned that everyone wants to see what he's doing. It's so fascinating getting to see it all unfold right before our eyes like this.
Ohtanis bringing worldwide attention to baseball. I'm British and have never seen a full baseball game in my life, I don't even know the game and playing rules other than very basics etc. So he single handedly is bringing the most important thing to baseball ball. Peoples eyes, time and viewing that may translate into financial gain for clubs, sponsors and USA baseball. I'd never even heard of him before yesterday. He was in our news channels due to his new contract!
Did you know that Ohtani donated 60,000 gloves to elementary schools in Japan recently not to mention he has donated so much for many people and organizations already? Among the gloves he donated, 1/3 of them were for lefty. He is so thoughtful and genuine ❤
I'm very proud of Ohtani,they should be thankful for having a wonderful player at his team. He's the star of baseball and you'd support him more often @everyone
He really isn't one of the best pitchers because he doesn't make 30+ starts like the best pitchers do. He is great when he's out there, but he barely pitches the innings required to qualify for the ERA title. And as of right now, we have no idea if he will ever be even close to what he was. Smart teams will stay far away from a long term deal with him. Most I would do right now is 2-3 years 100 million. Because he is worth nearly that as a DH, so if he doesn't pitch again, you aren't getting crushed on the value.
@@snerdtergusonBOOM! Facts, sir! People are braindead that don’t realize this contract will COMPLETELY smother ANY team he goes to. If he gets hurt pitching, he can’t hit. If he gets hurt hitting, he can’t pitch. If ANYTHING goes wrong in his rehab next year, you’re paying him exorbitant amounts of money without a return on your investment. Four years MAX is all anyone should give him til he gets back on the mound!
Did miss the main point of the video? Just having Shohei on the team means a boatload of money in ad revenue from Japanese companies, merch sales, etc. As stated in the video, before he even stepped foot in MLB, Angels probably already paid off his yearly salary in the extra interest he generated. They then made the equivalent to his yearly salary every 5 games. That was rookie Ohtani, not unquestionably the best player in all of baseball Ohtani.
@@Passinoutsticks No team is going to invest in Ohtani's abilities alone. He is more popular in Japan than the children of the Imperial family or any athlete, many media outlets feature him at the top of major news stories every day, and the equipment and clothes he uses sell out quickly. The team that acquires Ohtani will surely get a huge amount of Japan money. Incidentally, whether they acquire Yamamoto, Imanaga, or any other Japanese player, they will not have the same economic impact as Ohtani, so their investment will only be recouped through their ability and success.
One of the most iconic people in sports, in modern day history. He deserves every ounce of recognition and respect. He is unbelievable with his talents and expertise. He is humble and doesn't take his big moments too seriously, in the sense that it is the greatest thing he could accomplish. He knows what he is worth and does an amazing job of displaying that with an immense amount of humbleness, while also displaying his superhuman skills to the rest of the baseball world. Ohtani can go to whatever team he feels fit, but when it comes to just his name, it will be iconic forever. He is an amazing and talented human being with much he has to still display, I wish him luck in whatever he chooses to pursue, I'll be rooting for him along the way. Good luck, Ohtani, may your name live on forever.
I love how BDE’s voice cadence sounds like it continuously going up and up like he goes to be screaming by the end of the video but it just never gets there lol
In the pantheon of baseball legends, there exists a figure cloaked in the roiling mists of both Mount Olympus and the Elysian Fields - a dual-aspected demigod wielding thunder in his arm and lightning in his bat. This is no mere mortal at play, but rather the ineffable Shohei Ohtani, a being whose talents whisper of the mythic heroes of old, yet whose flesh and blood anchor him in the temporal realm of mortals. To watch Ohtani pitch is to witness the graceful yet ferocious dance of a tempest. Each throw, a symphonic crescendo that crescendoes in the crash of the catcher's mitt; his arm, a conduit for the raw power of the storm, as Zeus's own bolt, hurls towards earth with precision that defies mere human capability. Batters stand as Sisyphean figures, eternally striving to conquer the insurmountable, to unravel the enigma of his arsenal, only to retreat, humbled by his elemental force. When the bat rests in Ohtani's grip, it transforms into an artist's brush, each stroke a deft sweep across the canvas of the field, painting arcs like the trails of shooting stars that enrapture the spectators in their otherworldly glow. His home runs are not mere hits; they are the embodiment of the cosmic ballet, each swing a manipulation of the very fabric of the space-time baseball continuum, collapsing distances as if the outfield walls dematerialize with the sheer will of his intent.
I went to an Angels Mariners day game in Seattle back a few months. Ohtani was out for the season by then. Every damn Asian (there’s hella in Seattle) had an ohtani jersey. The guy is the most marketable thing since war ( and I’m not talking about the baseball kind)
@@tonymalagon9644 Ohtani has more strikeouts, better OPS against before the injury. I am not saying his better, but you trying to make seem like he isn't a CY young pitcher as well.
No wonder the Blue Jays have been mentioned as a dark horse candidate for Ohtani. Their parent company is Rogers Communications, who owns Sportsnet and has a virtual monopoly on broadcasting and coverage of Blue Jays games. They also own Rogers Centre. Many of their subsidiaries would earn revenue off of Ohtani playing in Toronto - not just their Blue Jays subsidiary. Ohtani's high school mentor (Kikuchi) is also on the current Blue Jays roster. I still only give Toronto a 1% chance to sign Ohtani, though. Slim chance.
I don’t know how true this is but I’ve heard Japanese players don’t like to play with another Japanese high caliber player. It’s a cultural thing to be THE guy on a team. So in a way, the teams that don’t have a significant Japanese player will have a slight advantage
@@bigpictureguys8415 Kikuchi is an exception here. Ohtani has actually mentioned that he's interested in being on the same team as Kikuchi. The generalization/stereotype about Japanese players is most likely false, and borderline racist.
I respect the heck out of Japanese Baseball fans for showing out for him from all the way from Japan that's some serious commitment. Heck i live in FL and im not going all the way to NYC too see my nephews football games 😂.
Yup people don’t realize how marketable he is especially in his home country. He has a clean image off the field, he’s a world class athlete, AND to top it off he’s tall and handsome. He literally appeals to every demographic. He’s a marketing directors wet dream. So when a team signs someone like Ohtani, they’re basically making the money back with sponsorships and having the 3rd largest nation by GDP as a fanbase.
That’s easy, Shohei brings in the huge advertising revenue, product purchasing, increased seats per game, global viewing, etc. He’s like a prime Jordan in global marketing or close to it. That’s why he’s worth so much.
Angels fans shouldn’t be mad considering how much of a pay cut he took to win y’all a championship even while being injured and brought your franchise so much money
Just saw his documentary this guy is incredible, in high school he had already mapped out his entire career and what he needed to work on and then went out and achieved it! insane.
Otani can be found everywhere in Japanese cities. There are posters, giant visions, advertisements, and more. Even when he is unable to play due to injury, news programs are full of special features on him. The way Otani is treated in Japan is god-like and insane. However, this treatment is by no means an exaggeration. A six-hour WBC special program will be broadcast on New Year's Eve this year. Baseball's popularity in Japan is insane and unrivaled by other sports. And the symbol of that is Otani. Not long ago, it was Ichiro, and even earlier, Shigeo Nagashima and Sadaharu Oh. Modern Japan has always been associated with baseball.
@@rustyshackelford4224 It's an accumulation of history. In Japan, baseball is sometimes considered sacred. Take a look at the highlights of this year's Japan Series champions, the Hanshin Tigers, and the victory parade. I can see the enthusiasm. The Hanshin Tigers' victory parade was visited by one million people over two days.
Wow.. thank you for this in depth report. I had no idea his economic impact was so large. Thrilled to see him in Dodger Blue this year and for years to come. 😊
