I think people forget that he's only 26, he still has time to come back as a good pitcher and he can just rake in the meanwhile. Cause idk bout you, but I wanna see someone throwing 100 and sending em 450 again...
Honestly, with his injury history, I want to see him as full-time DH. He's just so great with the bat that it's probably better for his health and for the Angels win record that he stays in for whole seasons without destroying his arm.
Mr Clean He doesn’t have “too many arm injuries”. Are you not familiar with the game of baseball? He’s had TJ and a grade 1 forearm strain while coming back. Any kind of setback from TJ is extremely common and this is a very minor one. Over 25% of *active MLB pitchers* have had tommy john. In other words, if there’s a pitcher on the mound, there’s a 25% chance he’s had TJ.
That quote made me put my palm through my skull. If you're a scout, you should be watching the NPB (especially this year because there are some big names that could get posted)
"Ahh yes, the scrubs in the second most prestigious professional organization in the world." I love it when the "all American sports leagues are better than the best non-American sports leagues" types dine on only the finest corbeau rôti.
That means the average triple A guy could easily hang around in Nippon ball for a career. No so in the majors. It's nowhere close to the same level of play.
@@davidmontgomery1442 I've heard him degrade NPB plenty of times. I think it speaks volumes to Pete's insecurity that he feels the need to defend the fact that he has more hits than Ty Cobb. Also, MLB in the 1970s versus NPB in the late 1990s are a lot more comparable than Pete would like to think.
Being a Mariners fan, I'm still super salty about Ohtani leaving us at the altar, but I have to concede that I'm only salty because his swing is so sweet. Also, having his buddy Yusei Kikuchi finally turning a corner for us helps a little bit.
It's funny to think about. Last year, he was all about being tricky to figure out because his delivery was so weird. This year, he almost looks a little like Marco Gonzales, except he throws 97, not 89. And the ball still comes out really, really late. I have to imagine that it feels as fast as Ohtani's fastball at the plate.
The expansion browns are objectively speaking, one of the worst teams in history, up there with the Lions and Cardinals. A year of success doesn’t mean they’re a good franchise. And, they are without a doubt the worst team in this millennia. This comment aged fine.
I will never forget that week, truly felt like we were I was watching an anime. Struggling in Spring Training, then shows the world why he’s deserving of the hype.
“Mets legends Jed Lowrie” Now former Mets legend whose playing for none other than the A’s and playing well. Dude got to a couple million for time off in New York. A truly a legend
lol lol lol worst record in the al angels got rendon and they're still trash lol lol they even gave us la stella. lol lol lol sad team. not even joe maddon can fix them.
So glad to see a breakdown of this, it’s incredible just to see his reception and work in the US. Love from Tokyo. Also fun fact, his two way play while definitely unique, it is a bit of a testament of Japanese baseball from what I see. What I mean is that in high school ball and their koshien and college baseball, the best player is arguably always the pitcher (so much so that it’s become a common saying like “of course he’s good, he is/was a pitcher”). Not sure of the complete process but at least in high school (which japan baseball is hardcore mind you), the best hitter would arguably also be trained to be the best pitcher or vice versa. Many even eventually end up as the face of the organizations such as become the team captain. After high school or college, these pitchers who go pro in Japan usually get a different fielding role or so. It’s kind of why you see some incredible throwing and batting by Ichiro especially in his prime, his original position was that of a pitcher back in the day. There are of course exceptions to this rule such as Tanaka, Darvish, and Matsui, but it’s a fun little example of how Ohtani kind of exemplifies japan baseball’s teaching tactics.
i attended his home pitching debut. i had my feet stretched out to the empty seat in front of me for the first 6 innings and had to use the restroom. "you can't possibly leave," says my friend sitting next to me. "there's no way i can hold it," i reply. so i'd like to think i'm personally responsible for jinxing the perfecto. and the broadcast you show jinxing ohtani is the oakland broadcast; however, i do recall watching the angels' broadcast replay and they, too, had the jinx. great vid, as always
I laughed soo munch in this video especially with the wasted moment in CF and the Spider Reliever 🕷 🤦♂️🤣... Even if othani never pitch again that accomplishment in his April month is Historic!!!
It’s crazy how much work goes into these videos and it shows, absolutely love this liz of video games and baseball aesthetics! Please keep making videos, these give me life and I love them!!
I probably wont forget that time the Angels came to Target field, and Ohtani hit a bomb into the 2nd deck in LEFT CENTER FIELD!! That's almost impossible for a pretty at Target Field!
You and S1apsh0es seem to upload close to one another a lot. Are you two working together?😂 Either way, on to watch the video. The pop off of Ohtani's bat just sounds like it's blasting off over the fence or through a hole in the infield.
Man, I live for this channel, this storytelling is what baseball needs. I wished there was more of this in present Baseball, because the sport by itself sometimes fall in the boring terrain, and I'm not the only one.
The only reason Ohtani won't win MVP's for as long as he is a "90th percentile" player on both sides is because the league and fans won't want to see the same guy win it several years in a row. Thinking of MVP as actual Value, Ohtani is worth about 2.5 90th percentile players. Because to replace him you would need a winning pitcher, a well above average hitter, AND a late game replacement fielder (looking at the games he played on the field) AS WELL as a top 20 base stealer.
"Big fly! Ohtani-san!" Might be one of my favorite home run calls for any player in the MLB
I tried my best to do it justice
@@FoolishBaseball I liked it very much
Only way to beat it is if the same announcer says "fishman good" everytime fishman hits a hr
Hi momma was was a a great great game
Victor Rojas named his son Mattingly. The equivalent would be if Mets legend Jed Lowrie named his son Olerud, Kingman, or Harkness.
So we gonna talk about the week he just had now? 6 games, 6 Home Runs, 1 W. Absurd.
that week rn is exactly why I just came back to this video xD
how about back to back 2 homerun games?
@@boosteddrimmsu same😂
september 2024 is calling
"kris davis with a k lines out to fish boy"
did anyone else die of laughter at that line or was it just me
I have such a way with words.
Ha ha ha ha
I always differentiant them by saying K-Ris Davis and C-Ris Davis.
Orioles fans die inside.
(C/K)hris Davis with a K could still be either Chris or Khris.
I think people forget that he's only 26, he still has time to come back as a good pitcher and he can just rake in the meanwhile. Cause idk bout you, but I wanna see someone throwing 100 and sending em 450 again...
That's done
i really hope so! i would be pretty sad if it was just a flash in the pan 😔
I honestly don’t think he’s gonna pitch again in the mlb to many arm injuries but I hope he does
Honestly, with his injury history, I want to see him as full-time DH. He's just so great with the bat that it's probably better for his health and for the Angels win record that he stays in for whole seasons without destroying his arm.
Mr Clean He doesn’t have “too many arm injuries”. Are you not familiar with the game of baseball? He’s had TJ and a grade 1 forearm strain while coming back. Any kind of setback from TJ is extremely common and this is a very minor one. Over 25% of *active MLB pitchers* have had tommy john.
In other words, if there’s a pitcher on the mound, there’s a 25% chance he’s had TJ.
For an Anonymous MLB Scout, it was the most important day of his life. For Shohei Ohtani, it was Tuesday.
That quote made me put my palm through my skull. If you're a scout, you should be watching the NPB (especially this year because there are some big names that could get posted)
That scout that said Ohtani "never saw a good curve ball before" knows that NPB is generally considered higher level than AAA right?
"Ahh yes, the scrubs in the second most prestigious professional organization in the world." I love it when the "all American sports leagues are better than the best non-American sports leagues" types dine on only the finest corbeau rôti.
That "scout" sounds a whole lot like Pete Rose does when he talks about Japan...
That means the average triple A guy could easily hang around in Nippon ball for a career. No so in the majors. It's nowhere close to the same level of play.
@@RustyShakleford01 yes, but the scout's statement is essentially calling AAA and NPB high-school level players when that is way far from the truth.
@@davidmontgomery1442 I've heard him degrade NPB plenty of times. I think it speaks volumes to Pete's insecurity that he feels the need to defend the fact that he has more hits than Ty Cobb. Also, MLB in the 1970s versus NPB in the late 1990s are a lot more comparable than Pete would like to think.
"Mets legend Jed Lowrie."
that he is
@@FoolishBaseball Believe me, as a Mets fan I know he is.
lmaoo i had to pause the video and search for this comment.
He will have made over $1 million per plate appearance with the Mets by the end of this season
Jonathan Zuckerberg if that ain’t success, I don’t know what is.
Cant wait for the sequel, "The Month of Ohtani"
Nah the year of ohtani
@@joshuaosho1358 decade of Ohtani
@@joshuaosho1358 lmao
The Year*
the century of ohtani
Are you trying to break me? "Mets Legend Jed Lowrie."
I know, I had him for fantasy last year...never got to use my favorite double flap player:(
i just did a frame perfect notification press
Absolutely massive skip. Well done
ty ty
Gold split
But did you do it with half a button press?
sub 3 baby
If you look up the word elite in the dictionary, you will find a picture of David Fletcher holding a picture of Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
@@FoolishBaseball Go Rangers.
That's picture perfect framing
holding a picture of Tim Locastro
@@SanFranFan30 Holding a picture of Andrelton Simmons
Foolish baseball vid counter
Shohei Ohtani: 2 (one for each way)
Everyone else: Less than 2, because they are scrubs inferior to the art of Ohtani
false, albert pujols
@@jameshoffman9922 ehhh yeah
case in point GET THE ANGELS IN THE PLAYOFFS
Old Hoss Radbourn got a shoutout in the Cleveland Spiders video
@@jameshoffman9922 im an angels fan, and forgot pujols is on the Angels. Meh.
Watching Ohtani toss 101 and go yard against the White Sox right this second
“He’s like a high school pitcher, because he’s never seen a good curveball” *laughs in 33 hr at the all star break*
"New York Mets legend Jed Lowrie"
Why do you have to do this to me?
The 2nd week of ohtani just ended. 6 hrs and 6 K's with a win on the mound. One of those homeruns went 477 ft
Gonna be the month of ohtani and then potentially the year of ohtani if he puts together an insane year.
"An act of designated hitter on designated hitter violence" lol
Being a Mariners fan, I'm still super salty about Ohtani leaving us at the altar, but I have to concede that I'm only salty because his swing is so sweet. Also, having his buddy Yusei Kikuchi finally turning a corner for us helps a little bit.
Kikuchi is one of the most improved pitchers this year, maybe THE most improved.
It's funny to think about. Last year, he was all about being tricky to figure out because his delivery was so weird. This year, he almost looks a little like Marco Gonzales, except he throws 97, not 89. And the ball still comes out really, really late. I have to imagine that it feels as fast as Ohtani's fastball at the plate.
Foolish Baseball as a cubs fan I’m loving Yu’s improvements.
Bro can’t wait for the sequel “The Year Of Ohtani”
You predicted the future, congratulations
Would be weird if Cleveland named their team after the worst team ever, but then again they do have the Browns...
Didnt age well
@@bradyrhodess Are the browns supposed to be good?
@@frozt the Browns are good now
@@frozt almost beat the cheifs beat the steelers by 20 points
The expansion browns are objectively speaking, one of the worst teams in history, up there with the Lions and Cardinals. A year of success doesn’t mean they’re a good franchise. And, they are without a doubt the worst team in this millennia. This comment aged fine.
I can't be mad at the dedication to will the Cleveland Spiders back into existence
I won't let Frank Robison win. Bring back the Spiders.
@@FoolishBaseball give me a free exchange on all Indians gear to Spiders gear and I’m in
SPIDERSSSSS
Honestly, as a Cleveland-er i kinda prefer that name to the Indians
Im sure this will happen soon. The quote "Indians" , mmmmm, cant have that now, can we.
I think “the year of Ohtani” feels right now
If that week was a lightning strike, then a thunder storm is brewing for 2021
Re-watching after Ohtani started and DH-ed in the All Star game after participating in the Home Run Derby. A truly special player.
0-2 OBS is a small sampl-
*crack*
Hi, can I have a shoutout
@@jodgoat8305 stfu
@@RobbyBurrito Nah
Oh wow that seems very legit I will definitely be sure to check out that sketchy Instagram site
Wait are u that Pokémon guy?
watching this after the year he had in 2021 makes me indescribably happy
yes, it was special to see all that potential come together for a full season.
Ohtarni has to be the most interesting player to watch rn
I think he definitely is when he's doing the two-way stuff
Tatis Jr.?
Kirk Prospector he said interesting not fun
@@beeorsomething2230 yeah I saw, thanks.
As of today, he’s tied for the lead in HRs with 10 and pitching to a 2.41 ERA.
What a stud.😳
As of today he is the mlb leader in HR's with 13. Insane
Me: *searches up elite*
"There's no way it's David Fletcher... Oh my god Fletcher"
I had a feeling the joke was going that way and I was still surprised and laughed my ass off.
I will never forget that week, truly felt like we were I was watching an anime. Struggling in Spring Training, then shows the world why he’s deserving of the hype.
That scout after Ohtani gets into the majors and mashes
"My disappointment is immeasureable and my day is ruined"
Well, Cleveland is changing its name. Clearly manifesting the change you want to see works. Good job, @FoolishBB.
He is an inspiration to us all
After his back-to-back games where he put up 8 RBI's and threw 13 K's, I'd love to see a [Period of time] of Ohtani redux
"but while you're commenting that on TH-cam, Ohtani is going yard"
😂
I think we are going to need another one of these ohtani videos after this week
Shohei Ohtani can't break. He can only become Matt Stairs.
Sorry for the convenience!
Nicely done
He'd be better than stairs even if he bats right handed
We got to have a new one like this for the first half of the 2021 season. ShoTime
watching this now and seeing how ohtani keeps getting better and better... incredible the progress one man can make
Shohei is my favorite player to watch right now. I really hope he succeeds!
A Mitch Hedberg reference in a Foolish Baseball video? It’s gonna be a good day.
RIP the king
@@FoolishBaseball You used to make good videos. You still do, but you used to too.
@@mattw4065 Those are videos he made when he was younger.
@@qfmarsh64 Every video is a video he made when he was younger.
“And on the [7th] day, Ohtani rests.”
Poor Matt Olson. /:)
I really like your commentaries.
“Even if you search elite it comes up with David Fletcher” 😂😂
Waiting for the inevitable follow up video titled, "The Year of Ohtani."
“Mets legends Jed Lowrie”
Now former Mets legend whose playing for none other than the A’s and playing well. Dude got to a couple million for time off in New York. A truly a legend
So, this video might need a bit of an update...his last week was incredible
The angels always get that early division lead…only to end up 4-5th every year…I do love how Ohtani puffs his cheeks when he swings though lol
This is gonna need a sequel
You must know that you combining my love of jrpg and baseball makes me outrageously happy. Thanks man!
Kind of heartbroken by the Ohtani developments this year. :(
Year 2020 just plain sucks, doesn't it?
lol lol lol worst record in the al angels got rendon and they're still trash lol lol they even gave us la stella. lol lol lol sad team. not even joe maddon can fix them.
@@dylanwatt7461 Ah. The As fan that shows up only when the As are good
@@dylanwatt7461 I'm a Padres fan. It's sad to see a potential two way talent hurt his arm.
@@ronaldmcdonald8125 which is nice because the a's have been a 100 win team for 3 years now.
you deserve at LEAST 1 million subs..... everything you put out is GOLD
I got to see ohtanis first career home run. Maybe one of the best moments I’ve seen.
Inb4 he makes the day of Ohtani video. Complete game shut out in game 1 and 2 homers in game 2 against the Tigers.
Now it's the year of Ohtani
I love this guy. There's no one else like him, that good!
2018: The Week Of Ohtani
2021: The Year Of Ohtani
I cannot believe I actually got a Mitch Hedberg reference in a Foolish Baseball video. That’s incredible, thank you so much for that.
Great video! I hope Ohtani can get healthy and put up a full two way season one day
I hope he gets healthy and gets back to his best. It's awesome to watch
I feel like this is just every week now
How can anyone hate this man? Also that swing is just beautiful
Who else is here after his first start of 2021
6:20 I was there! It got so loud when he hit that ball. You could feel the momentum of the game switch immediately
2 Videos for ohtani. Thats a record!
Great video. Astros fan, but Ohtani is my favorite player. I really really hope he can get his pitching mojo back next year.
This aged phenomenally. The experiment isn’t over
So glad to see a breakdown of this, it’s incredible just to see his reception and work in the US. Love from Tokyo.
Also fun fact, his two way play while definitely unique, it is a bit of a testament of Japanese baseball from what I see. What I mean is that in high school ball and their koshien and college baseball, the best player is arguably always the pitcher (so much so that it’s become a common saying like “of course he’s good, he is/was a pitcher”). Not sure of the complete process but at least in high school (which japan baseball is hardcore mind you), the best hitter would arguably also be trained to be the best pitcher or vice versa. Many even eventually end up as the face of the organizations such as become the team captain. After high school or college, these pitchers who go pro in Japan usually get a different fielding role or so. It’s kind of why you see some incredible throwing and batting by Ichiro especially in his prime, his original position was that of a pitcher back in the day. There are of course exceptions to this rule such as Tanaka, Darvish, and Matsui, but it’s a fun little example of how Ohtani kind of exemplifies japan baseball’s teaching tactics.
i attended his home pitching debut. i had my feet stretched out to the empty seat in front of me for the first 6 innings and had to use the restroom.
"you can't possibly leave," says my friend sitting next to me.
"there's no way i can hold it," i reply.
so i'd like to think i'm personally responsible for jinxing the perfecto.
and the broadcast you show jinxing ohtani is the oakland broadcast; however, i do recall watching the angels' broadcast replay and they, too, had the jinx. great vid, as always
This is the best sportsball channel on TH-cam, and I don't even follow baseball much beyond maybe catching a Cubs game on TV.
I'd love see a video on Giancarlo Stanton and his insane exit velocities.
that bit about the dictionary and David fletcher was hilarious @FoolishBB. I love your content!
I also want the Cleveland Baseball team to go back to being called the spiders so I will try to manifest it in my daily life as well
I literally love the music. It goes deep into my childhood soul buried deep in my skeptical jaded adult soul and brightens up my day.
foolish baseball can you please do a video when the a's played the giants in 2020 from 7/14 to 7/16?
That was a crazy series, wasn't it?
@@FoolishBaseball it was
I laughed soo munch in this video especially with the wasted moment in CF and the Spider Reliever 🕷 🤦♂️🤣...
Even if othani never pitch again that accomplishment in his April month is Historic!!!
2021 Ohtani demands a new video...
It’s crazy how much work goes into these videos and it shows, absolutely love this liz of video games and baseball aesthetics! Please keep making videos, these give me life and I love them!!
I really hope he can be ready for 2021 as the true two-way star he can be.
Starting to have my doubts, but hoping he can pull it off!
This week is literally the entire 2021 season so far
Are you gonna make Part 2 of this video?
the mitch hedberg analogy is the best ive ever heard for Ohtani
“Some call it a slider some call it a curve”
So ummm a slurve
I probably wont forget that time the Angels came to Target field, and Ohtani hit a bomb into the 2nd deck in LEFT CENTER FIELD!! That's almost impossible for a pretty at Target Field!
His raw power is massive
I looked up elite in the dictionary...
It was a picture of Bartolo Colon
I remember that game against kluber. Being a born and bread cleveland fan, I hated when ohtani was at the plate. But damn I love watching him hit.
You and S1apsh0es seem to upload close to one another a lot. Are you two working together?😂
Either way, on to watch the video. The pop off of Ohtani's bat just sounds like it's blasting off over the fence or through a hole in the infield.
enjoy!
That Mitch Hedberg joke comparison was something else. Bravo
A david fletcher compliment, you've earned a like.
Man, I live for this channel, this storytelling is what baseball needs. I wished there was more of this in present Baseball, because the sport by itself sometimes fall in the boring terrain, and I'm not the only one.
Might I suggest a video on Dave Stieb being consistently friendzoned by no-hitters?
I'm Korean-American and Giants fan, but I really enjoy watching Ohtani play. There's just something about watching him play that's so satisfying.
When are we getting “The Year of Ohtani”?
i cant get enough of these baseball bits, keep em coming
The only reason Ohtani won't win MVP's for as long as he is a "90th percentile" player on both sides is because the league and fans won't want to see the same guy win it several years in a row. Thinking of MVP as actual Value, Ohtani is worth about 2.5 90th percentile players. Because to replace him you would need a winning pitcher, a well above average hitter, AND a late game replacement fielder (looking at the games he played on the field) AS WELL as a top 20 base stealer.
I almost never hear Mike Scott mentioned. Usually when folks talk about the splitter they mention Roger Clemens. Kudos.
You should have mentioned how Ohtani hit a cycle while he was still going under Tommy John surgery.
Finally I was waiting for this video
“The spiders starting picture”
Me: I see what you did there.
Cleveland Spiders 2020
@@FoolishBaseball Did you get permission from the arachnid council?
Indians
Samuel Campo who are the Indians?
Clevend Indians
Its incredible. Shohei has such a nice swing and even on a poor load, he's so strong he can bang out any pitch
Who is here after he won MVP in 2021?
This was a delight! Just funny and enjoyable and makes such a small event seem immense