@@Alex-sf9bo alright alex, you're sitting in your room acting like a coach couch when you've done nothing and will never do anything that compares lmao, stay a salty sour basement dweller though
Love Mike Trout's "Shohei won round 1" comment! I was so thrilled to watch their show down last night. I'm absolutely looking forward to seeing the Round 2. Thank you, Mike! Thank you, Shohei!
I'm Japanese and an Ohtani fan, but I find those who try to put all the blame on Trout repulsive. Shame on them. Trout took an unabashed full swing in the matchup of the century. He deserves the same respect that was given to Ohtani.
Since nobody has a batting average above 0.5, a pitcher is more likely to win over a batter whose BA is usually about 1/3, i.e. a pitcher will win twice more likely than a batter, so Ohtani had the upper hand statistically in my opinion.
Trout don't get too depressed. Soon you will be on a mission to take the championship ring with Ohtani. Nothing changes the fact that you are the GOAT. I am rooting for the two of you again from Japan.🙏
It was actually a really exciting game. Trout versus Ohtani to end it definitely made it way more exciting, but a one run game in the championship is never boring. There were four homers including one from Schwarber that still hasn’t landed. I enjoyed it even before the final AB
As an Angels fan, please baseball gods let two of the greatest win the World Series or at least reach the World Series together. This is probably the last season we see them together regardless of what happens. On another note, I think what made this such a great match up was how good they seem to be as people. I’ve never seen either of them talk badly about others or turn down autographs for children. They also mentor younger players too. They also are doing whatever they can to grow the game that they love. Great ambassadors of the sport as well.
As an American, I still cheered for Ohtani. It's an absolute storybook ending and it does more for baseball in Japan than it would have done in the US if we won. We need more Japanese players over here. I love the energy!
@@rtskull3700 better to be lucky than none at all. They got lucky in back to back games. Japan didn’t give up and were relentless. Mexico and USA didn’t have the same tenacity. I’m Latino so I’m not biased.
@@rtskull3700 lol japan had plate discipline, they’re the team that had the most walks with around 7-8 walks per game, they can get into bases and they will do anything to get into bases. Even murakami was willing to bunt in mexico japan but he pulled through. Maybe you can say his hit was luck but shohei and shuto (the fastest japanese baseball player) they were bound to win that. Arozarena just saved a lot of runs from japan which is why it was even close but the bases were loaded many times. The team USA fielded the best batters yet the best they could do to score runs was 2 solo homers. It wasn’t luck that japan made it through, they had the fundamentals, they can bunt even in 2 strikes and everyone is willing to bunt just so they can move the runners, they understand base running and barely made errors in fielding. Their pitching staff is also top notch with a great depth, everyone contributed especially the manager who I thought was making questionable calls but turns out he was right. They had the right players and barely make any mistakes at all. It wasn’t luck, it was hard work. There’s a reason why japan was always ranked 1 in international baseball and they really showed it
I'm amazed Trout's Human nature everytime. Why can he said witty comment after lost game. He controls emotion himself very well. I feel like I understand Ohtani admire Trout.
I hope with Shohei, Trout, Sandoval, and Fletcher, this can bring them together and carry the Angels throughout the season. I am really pulling for them this year.
Usually Mark Derosa is a baseball commentator but this time as Team USA's manager he had to speak something after the defeated game against Team Japan. I love his remark:Baseball wins! Kudos to both teams and fans across the Pacific Ocean, too!:)
A chemical reaction occurs when a mega-class superstar appears. Other superstars show their competitiveness first, and their motivation rises. And children all over the world aspire to be like them. For those next superstars, Shohei's speech to the team before fighting Team USA would be perfect. “Just one thing - let’s stop admiring them. Goldschmidt is at first, you’ll see Mike Trout at center, and Mookie Betts in the outfield. If you play baseball, you’ve surely heard of all these players. But for today, let’s put aside our admiration for them because you can’t surpass them if you admire them. We have come here to surpass them, to reach the top - so just for today, let’s set aside our admiration and only think of winning. Let’s go!!!(sa ikou!!!)”
Trout is a class act, and I think he and Ohtani are the two best baseball players in the world. I hope the Angels put a team around them so they can win a World Series.
Ohtani hitting .435/.606/.739, 1.345 OPS , 8 RBIs, 1 HR and a 1.39 ERA, 2-0 + save, 10.24 K9 And winning the most memorable matchup in recent history. Ohtani is insane, I hope he has another healthy year and maybe the Angles make it in a wildcard spot.
The fact that this lit a fire under Trout is huge. The man had fun and will be back, and I’m sure others will follow his lead. The WBC could eclipse the World Series and I’m all for it!!!
Trount said "He won round 1","We'll be back". I can't help but admire his mindset. I wanna see the stronger USA national team as a baseball fan. I'm grateful to USA for showing me the best team and performance. Go for it! From Japan.
Ohtani had to be at his best and Mike would want nothing short of that. It was a great finish to the World Baseball Classic! Now I'm ready for some regular season ball.
I’m a little bit ignorant to how the sport works but I don’t think it’s so simple as wanting to be a two way player. I think there needs to be tremendous skill there you know?
Yes it’s also not sustainable. Remember Ohtani has already missed significant time due to injury. When he’s on the field he’s 1 of 1. But let’s see how he ages.
@@wonderemporium6094 ppl tend to overblow his "injury history". He got TJ, which a gazillion of other pitchers get even in college. And missed significant time? He continued hitting through his TJ recovery, much like what Harper is gonna do. I don't see anyone making a huge fuss out of that.
Hopefully this triggered the American pride so much that they bring the entire All-Star roster to the next tournament, along with every single other nation players in the MLB. Since the tournament is organised by MLB anyway, why not just make it a big deal? Money still flow to MLB, this is similar to an All-star but international, with the added benefits of recruitment ground for MLB team. Duque Hebbert was signed by Detroit after his performance against MLB players.
I agree, it's a good showcase for international talent and it grows the game worldwide. I think it should happen more often! Every other year, why not??
No solamente el tambien el world baseball clasicc ha atraído un nivel alto y tambien a atraído a muchas personas aunque se vaya othani el world baseball clasicc va a seguir y posiblemente mejor ya que othani inspirará a muchos niños y puede que Sean como othani y puede que sean los próximos othani cuando se vaya othani
Judge plays in NY and put up better numbers than Ohtani when his OWN fans were booing him. Has Ohtani EVER played in an environment as stressful as that? Anaheim? Give me a break
@@sigerlion8608 you sound like a butthurt fanboy and mad that knowledgeable fans aren't getting on their knees and sucking his D 24/7 like you (and your mom), clown
@@sigerlion8608 “hE cAn PiTcH tHoUgH”- every Ohtani fan. Have you not seen Judges defense. Also you can only be a two way player for so long. Sooner or later Ohtani will have to chose.
Speaking as an Angels fan, that last AB could have gone either way, and it still would have been the perfect ending. Lots of Angels played in this WBC, and played well, so I'm hoping this gives them a boost heading into the season and we FINALLY make a playoff run with these studs!
Without the Phillies players they would have been shut out tonight. As US citizen I was still pulling for Japan for some reason. Shohei Ohtani is a stud.
Regardless of the outcome, the postive impact of Trout and Ohtani deciding the championship game is simply unmeasurable. This type of stuff is typically told in books and movies. Both should be extremely proud to elevate the game of baseball.
As an American, the only team I'm ever okay with losing to is Japan. Not only did they deserve this win, but they're just such respectable people that you can't really resent losing to them, lol. I can't even use the "we didn't have our best pitchers" excuse because our stacked offense should've had no problem overcoming the 3 runs our defense gave up! Solid game, looking forward to the MLB season now :)
Yeah, that "we didn't have our best pitchers" excuse is super lame... I cringe every time someone uses it! Especially when you consider the fact that 70% of Japan's roster has never played in the MLB! They are just a better team! Far more fundamentally sound and disciplined! Simple as that!
@@georgekouts While I agree, I still think it is a sound argument in some cases. Every country sent their best players (for the most part), while some of the USA's absolute best players didn't come. However, as I said before, this roster was more than capable of winning it all, especially considering the arguably mediocre bullpen wasn't even our downfall in the finals!
@@insidiouslol2682 In all honesty, there truly is no sound argument... again, the USA had a roster full of MLB talent, no other country had that luxury. Numerous teams had some top level guys who didn't participate, but even if they had played for their countries, those teams still wouldn't have had an ALL MLB roster. So for me, there is no excuses to be made! The USA team lost twice, while Japan finished undefeated! The USA lost to a team with a roster of players that have never played in the MLB (with the excemption of 4 guys)... their starting lineup had just 2 MLB players on it! Yosida doesn't count, because he has yet to play for the Red Sox! Othani and Nootbar were the only major leaguers on their championship game starting 9 ! When Darvish pitched, then they had 3 ! The USA simply lost to the better team, a team far more disciplined and fundamentally sound that outplayed them. It's that simple! Take care!
@@georgekouts I'm definitely not disagreeing with you that the US had the best roster to win the tournament yet still got outplayed by less-experienced teams and a blatantly superior team effort from Japan! I'm just saying that the US is notorious for not taking the WBC seriously in the past; therefore, many players making the big bucks don't want to go and risk injury. That said, the energy this year was very different. The US absolutely took the games seriously, so I'm not questioning their effort! However, it leaves some to be desired when trying to compare the strength of a nation's best players when a good amount of those HOF-worthy stars don't make an appearance, which is the only reason I'm saying that argument has any merit. Still, this team was stacked regardless.
@@RJTradess The problem is baseball isn't a sport where two players are enough to carry a team. The game is far too reliant on the strength of an entire roster rather than a few superstars. If a single starting pitcher could start every single game (such as if games were much more spread apart/shorter season), that might be a different story. Same goes for if the batting lineup was more like 6 players instead of 9 (more plate appearances). The Angels are unfortunately going to need much more help lol
They happened to get injured in different timeframes, don’t forget Ohtoni had surgery then Trout almost had a career ending injury last year. It is just unlucky for Angels who fell down from a good April winning streak. We angels fans still believe and feel blessed to have this treasury. ❤
People that don’t think Ohtani is special are just a bunch of haters! Great matchup to end the game , wish Trout would’ve taken him deep but if you’re a baseball fan, you can appreciate it!
I think Derosa's right. He is dominating MLB the way these MLB players probably did when they were the best kid in little league. Its almost unbelievable. This was by far the best WBC I've ever watched. I wish it was every 2 yrs now!
No in game move by US in a tight game. When Turner got on and Realmuto swing at first pitch to pop up, pretty much sum up how stubborn US hitters were today. Ohtani was incredible as we all expected but the outcome of game would have been different if US had a manager who can actually make in game moves....
Pete Alonso sat on the bench for a one-run loss. Also, when Adams was clearly struggling nobody was warming up behind him. It was a great game but DeRosa has some questions to answer.
And Mullins also swinging at the first pitch that inning. Selfish, brainless baseball. Didn't even give the fastest guy in the game a chance to get in scoring position.
@@warlordop713 He is 28 and still getting better. How can you watch his play and still call him bad? He is one of the only successful combo hitter/pitchers in the league. He is elite at both positions and successfully backstopped Japan to beat the USA. Just because he hasn't hit massive milestones yet doesn't mean he isn't gonna do it
Hats off to Japan. Ohtani fantastic love that dude. Little sorry for Trout because I think he was having an off game. BUT no excuses when you're a paid pro. Gotta show up when it counts and Ohtani showed up.
There's probably no one in America who has analyzed Ohtani's game as much as DeRosa and Trout obviously has watched him play for years now. Despite all that insight and information, actually being able to do something about it is an entirely different story, especially when you've only got one inning to figure it out. The statistical chance of anyone, even Trout, getting a hit of Ohtani in that situation is incredibly low.
@@redsox0213 What also impressed me was 20yo Takahashi in the 5th. That kid has ballzzz! He not only took on America's big guns, he pitched to Trout in his zone and still got the strikeout. I honestly thought Japan's manager had gotten himself in trouble going with such a young kid in that situation, but boy did he prove himself to be a rising star!
Imo the lack of actual Ohtani-Trout matchups worked in Shohei’s favor, other guys like say Alex Bregman have faced Ohtani dozens of times in live game so they’re kind of familiar with Ohtani’s pitching patterns, while Trout knows a lot about Ohtani analytically but has never faced him in a professional setting
Love Trout, one of the greatest to play the game. A devout family man, doesn’t do stupid “celebrity” things, a low profile guy. Unfortunately, he’s a lousy interview. Lots of “you knows” and “I means” a man of few words I suppose.
Nothing to be ashamed of. It's a game where one team wins & one team loses. But I suppose many different games are designed that way (basketball, checkers, sprints, paper-rock-scissors, boxing, etc). But the most important part is the sportsmanship. Why, because in the end ................ it's just a game.
Japan has a samurai like batsman- Kazuma Okamoto😅 I think that's the unexpected.. Not only did Japan won it for themselves but for the whole Asia too... Yet it also showed the huge gap between them.. 😅
Shohei said "I am the person who knows the most how great Mike is and I needed to be 120% of me to get him out"
@@Alex-sf9boyou sound like a person who’ll never achieve their full potential.
@@Alex-sf9bo 😂👍
@@Alex-sf9bo 小さい人間😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
恥ずかしい人間😂😂😂😂😂
@@Alex-sf9bo alright alex, you're sitting in your room acting like a coach couch when you've done nothing and will never do anything that compares lmao, stay a salty sour basement dweller though
He used an 87 mph slider instead of a 102 mph fastball
I think we have witnessed one of the greatest moments in Baseball history. Next up is Trout and Ohtani winning the World Series.
Not happening lol
@@wonderemporium6094 yeah lol not with their team e
As an Angels fan, please! Let em do it together this time
@@kakered not with trout on the team you can’t win with him
@@Alex-sf9bo Trout is the best hitter. It’s the rest of the team and the owner that’s the problem.
Caps off to all the players who participated. This tournament renewed my love for the game. Can't wait for Opening Day next week.
Facts bro. That was awesome
Definitely has me excited for baseball now
Shakey love.
Fr! I left baseball because of an injury and thanks to this wbc that fire inside is burning again
It’s different than actual baseball. The game won’t matter till like in the summer then into the postseason in October
Love Mike Trout's "Shohei won round 1" comment! I was so thrilled to watch their show down last night. I'm absolutely looking forward to seeing the Round 2. Thank you, Mike! Thank you, Shohei!
Might not ever be a round 2. That's why this one was so special. The planets really had to align perfectly. Pretty crazy
Nothing to be ashamed of Mike Trout, you are a true leader and looking forward to seeing you back again!
Trout has that winner mentality. I love it
He needs a more level swing
I'm Japanese and an Ohtani fan, but I find those who try to put all the blame on Trout repulsive. Shame on them.
Trout took an unabashed full swing in the matchup of the century. He deserves the same respect that was given to Ohtani.
and this was the first time trout has ever played in meaningful games... so, good for him.
@@speedyfeint Hopefully Ohtani and Trout can give back to the Angels the passion they gained from the WBC...
@@KanetsuguNaoe1112 hopefully the Angels can be serious about winning and provide some good back up for Mike and Shohei
Since nobody has a batting average above 0.5, a pitcher is more likely to win over a batter whose BA is usually about 1/3, i.e. a pitcher will win twice more likely than a batter, so Ohtani had the upper hand statistically in my opinion.
@@aupotter2584 A batter can also "win" by intimidating the pitcher into walking him.
Trout don't get too depressed. Soon you will be on a mission to take the championship ring with Ohtani. Nothing changes the fact that you are the GOAT.
I am rooting for the two of you again from Japan.🙏
With utmost respect to Trout, Ohtani is the GOAT…
@@nikitanemov1646 If the two of them lead the Angels to the playoffs I want nothing more from baseball.
Trout goat of what striking out and getting injured
Ohtani is not staying with the Angels
I'm American and I was rooting for Ohtani. Glad he won. He is one of my favorite athletes of all time.
Bandwagon traitor . . .
Same. Ohtani is my favorite baseball player of all time.
Glad to hear that. We are so proud of him❤
Overrated player 😴
Trout is a good guy who represents MLB very well.
RESPECT TO TROUT! what a sportsman
If it wasn’t Trout vs Ohtani, this match wasn’t so stunning this much. Baseball surely wins.
Trout is the most overrated useless player in history
Haha, 😂 , go back to your basketball
You're speaking the truth ... Unless you're a Japan fan
lmao, you def would be saying different if the US won. Just take the L and wait for the next one when we face off against you guys again
It was actually a really exciting game. Trout versus Ohtani to end it definitely made it way more exciting, but a one run game in the championship is never boring. There were four homers including one from Schwarber that still hasn’t landed. I enjoyed it even before the final AB
As an Angels fan, please baseball gods let two of the greatest win the World Series or at least reach the World Series together. This is probably the last season we see them together regardless of what happens.
On another note, I think what made this such a great match up was how good they seem to be as people. I’ve never seen either of them talk badly about others or turn down autographs for children. They also mentor younger players too. They also are doing whatever they can to grow the game that they love. Great ambassadors of the sport as well.
So true, such a luxury to have them in Angels lineup ❤. Love from Riverside 😊
❤️ from somewhere in SoCal!
Too bad the team is trash and wasted the 2 best players on decades.
As a Japanese, I have to cheer for Japan but Trout is absolutely class act. My hats off to team USA.
Thanks USA!!! Greeting from Japan
As an American, I still cheered for Ohtani. It's an absolute storybook ending and it does more for baseball in Japan than it would have done in the US if we won. We need more Japanese players over here. I love the energy!
Dont make us nuke you guys again
@@gli5580 きも
@@gli5580 AYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Impressive Japanese win. Clutch hitting and pitching. The Mexico v Japan game was sos dramatic as well.
Japan got lucky that's all
@@rtskull3700 better to be lucky than none at all. They got lucky in back to back games. Japan didn’t give up and were relentless. Mexico and USA didn’t have the same tenacity. I’m Latino so I’m not biased.
@@rtskull3700 無敗でラッキーとか言われるの草
@@rtskull3700 lol japan had plate discipline, they’re the team that had the most walks with around 7-8 walks per game, they can get into bases and they will do anything to get into bases. Even murakami was willing to bunt in mexico japan but he pulled through. Maybe you can say his hit was luck but shohei and shuto (the fastest japanese baseball player) they were bound to win that. Arozarena just saved a lot of runs from japan which is why it was even close but the bases were loaded many times. The team USA fielded the best batters yet the best they could do to score runs was 2 solo homers. It wasn’t luck that japan made it through, they had the fundamentals, they can bunt even in 2 strikes and everyone is willing to bunt just so they can move the runners, they understand base running and barely made errors in fielding. Their pitching staff is also top notch with a great depth, everyone contributed especially the manager who I thought was making questionable calls but turns out he was right. They had the right players and barely make any mistakes at all. It wasn’t luck, it was hard work. There’s a reason why japan was always ranked 1 in international baseball and they really showed it
@@richmondxavieriringan7491
Very well said.
I'm amazed Trout's Human nature everytime.
Why can he said witty comment after lost game.
He controls emotion himself very well.
I feel like I understand Ohtani admire Trout.
Baseball is worldwide game. Love to see it !
I love how Japanese fans call Trout 兄貴(big brother). He's such an admiration. Also, Shohei has this contrasting mild younger brother energy😂
私はトラ兄(とらにい)呼んでます😂
Ohtani is batman and Trout is robin.
Yes. We love Trout and Ohtani.
Be careful. “Big Brother” is always watching you
I hope with Shohei, Trout, Sandoval, and Fletcher, this can bring them together and carry the Angels throughout the season. I am really pulling for them this year.
They need better relief pitchers
Tried to sneak in David fletcher
What a great attitude Mike Trout has here, he's a sportsman through and through.
Usually Mark Derosa is a baseball commentator but this time as Team USA's manager he had to speak something after the defeated game against Team Japan. I love his remark:Baseball wins! Kudos to both teams and fans across the Pacific Ocean, too!:)
Both Trout and Ohtani are such class acts.
I hope there are more friendlies between all countries like FIFA does. This WBC series has been a total win for all baseball fans
There would be nothing greater in baseball for these two to win a World Series together.
Wont happen with angels
That final slider was nasty
Picture perfect slider.
トラウト兄貴が次のWBCも出てくれて嬉しい！！
世界最高の選手や！
A chemical reaction occurs when a mega-class superstar appears. Other superstars show their competitiveness first, and their motivation rises.
And children all over the world aspire to be like them. For those next superstars, Shohei's speech to the team before fighting Team USA would be perfect.
“Just one thing - let’s stop admiring them. Goldschmidt is at first, you’ll see Mike Trout at center, and Mookie Betts in the outfield. If you play baseball, you’ve surely heard of all these players. But for today, let’s put aside our admiration for them because you can’t surpass them if you admire them. We have come here to surpass them, to reach the top - so just for today, let’s set aside our admiration and only think of winning. Let’s go!!!(sa ikou!!!)”
I heard an account of this speech and agree it is a powerful address to his team, with just the right way to frame what they were about to do.
As a captain to his team, his speech is amazing and motivational.. good leader
let's go‼︎!さぁ、行こう‼︎!（saaikou）☺️
Trout is a chill guy
Ohtani is Incredible!
Mike Trout, there is no shame in being the second best player in baseball.
Trout is a class act, and I think he and Ohtani are the two best baseball players in the world. I hope the Angels put a team around them so they can win a World Series.
can't wait for round2! See you all in next 3yrs.
i just happened to win today but i know how good trout are. MLB is about to start, so I'll be rooting for you Angels
今日、たまたま勝った訳ではない😗
@@hiroshiba2223
happened toは、
「今回は大谷が勝った」が、トラウトが素晴らしい選手である事は、間違いない。
という意味なので、たまたま、とはニュアンスが違うと思います。
Ohtani hitting .435/.606/.739, 1.345 OPS , 8 RBIs, 1 HR
and a 1.39 ERA, 2-0 + save, 10.24 K9
And winning the most memorable matchup in recent history.
Ohtani is insane, I hope he has another healthy year and maybe the Angles make it in a wildcard spot.
The fact that this lit a fire under Trout is huge. The man had fun and will be back, and I’m sure others will follow his lead. The WBC could eclipse the World Series and I’m all for it!!!
Deep respect for the US team. Thank you for showing wonderful sportsmanship! 🇺🇸🇯🇵
Look forward for a rematch in 3yr!
Looking forward to it!!! Your players have ascended to legendary status here in the USA!! Congratulations!!
Shohei Ohtani is a legend! Cheers from the USA!
🇯🇵 🇺🇸
The god of baseball has prepared the great stage.
Trout you are the most gracious buddy Shohei could have.
Trount said "He won round 1","We'll be back". I can't help but admire his mindset.
I wanna see the stronger USA national team as a baseball fan. I'm grateful to USA for showing me the best team and performance.
Go for it! From Japan.
Ohtani had to be at his best and Mike would want nothing short of that. It was a great finish to the World Baseball Classic! Now I'm ready for some regular season ball.
Trout is a superstar for everyone who loves baseball, not just MLB
Mexico vs Japan was the WBC baseball final that game was beyond exciting then this one
I bet in 15 years or so we see some more two way players like him because of this wbc
I’m a little bit ignorant to how the sport works but I don’t think it’s so simple as wanting to be a two way player. I think there needs to be tremendous skill there you know?
Yes it’s also not sustainable. Remember Ohtani has already missed significant time due to injury. When he’s on the field he’s 1 of 1. But let’s see how he ages.
@@wonderemporium6094 ppl tend to overblow his "injury history". He got TJ, which a gazillion of other pitchers get even in college. And missed significant time? He continued hitting through his TJ recovery, much like what Harper is gonna do. I don't see anyone making a huge fuss out of that.
Dream matchup, classic ending and classic celebration.. what more could you ask for.. this is an always remembered moment in baseball..
This was great for the sport of baseball!!
Trout struck out against an amazing pitcher, but he can also say, ‘That dude is on my team’
For now at least.
Love these tournaments.
Hopefully this triggered the American pride so much that they bring the entire All-Star roster to the next tournament, along with every single other nation players in the MLB. Since the tournament is organised by MLB anyway, why not just make it a big deal? Money still flow to MLB, this is similar to an All-star but international, with the added benefits of recruitment ground for MLB team. Duque Hebbert was signed by Detroit after his performance against MLB players.
I agree, it's a good showcase for international talent and it grows the game worldwide. I think it should happen more often! Every other year, why not??
There seems to be a weird disconnect between the mlb and the club owners.
There is no next tournament. Sports shall be n more later this year
Cause most of the mlb owners are worried about their all-star/franchise player(s) getting injured in the WBC.
@@M33KS1337 Then they should just stop playing. Why are all stars so fragile?
トラウト選手ひたすらかっこいい。勉強になります。3年後のwbcが楽しみです。
We cant wait Round 2！
Go Mike Go !!
This is why we love baseball
Ohtani is once in a lifetime type of player
"Everything, best of Shohei, all at once..."
I'm a be honest Shohei Othani has brought a new play level in baseball it's good for the market and baseball is alive again now we can enjoy baseball.
No solamente el tambien el world baseball clasicc ha atraído un nivel alto y tambien a atraído a muchas personas aunque se vaya othani el world baseball clasicc va a seguir y posiblemente mejor ya que othani inspirará a muchos niños y puede que Sean como othani y puede que sean los próximos othani cuando se vaya othani
USA had 9 hits and scored 2. Japan had 5 hits and scored 3. It used to be the other way around. This shows how Japanese baseball has been evolved.
It's not just the number of hits, but hitting when it counts the most.
This is why Ohtani should have won MVP over Judge can’t tell me otherwise
Judge plays in NY and put up better numbers than Ohtani when his OWN fans were booing him. Has Ohtani EVER played in an environment as stressful as that? Anaheim? Give me a break
@@sumandsubstance7881 Pretty sure Judge didn't have better pitching numbers than Ohtani clown. 🤡🤡🤡
@@sigerlion8608 you sound like a butthurt fanboy and mad that knowledgeable fans aren't getting on their knees and sucking his D 24/7 like you (and your mom), clown
@@sigerlion8608 Speaking of pitching numbers, look up OHTANI'S numbers when he PITCHED in NY, 🤡
@@sigerlion8608 “hE cAn PiTcH tHoUgH”- every Ohtani fan. Have you not seen Judges defense. Also you can only be a two way player for so long. Sooner or later Ohtani will have to chose.
Speaking as an Angels fan, that last AB could have gone either way, and it still would have been the perfect ending. Lots of Angels played in this WBC, and played well, so I'm hoping this gives them a boost heading into the season and we FINALLY make a playoff run with these studs!
Without the Phillies players they would have been shut out tonight. As US citizen I was still pulling for Japan for some reason. Shohei Ohtani is a stud.
Phillies players carried all tournament, GoldSchmidt did not play like a mvp
Shou time keeps coming and coming. He is already a GOAT
Regardless of the outcome, the postive impact of Trout and Ohtani deciding the championship game is simply unmeasurable. This type of stuff is typically told in books and movies. Both should be extremely proud to elevate the game of baseball.
As an American, the only team I'm ever okay with losing to is Japan. Not only did they deserve this win, but they're just such respectable people that you can't really resent losing to them, lol. I can't even use the "we didn't have our best pitchers" excuse because our stacked offense should've had no problem overcoming the 3 runs our defense gave up! Solid game, looking forward to the MLB season now :)
Yeah, that "we didn't have our best pitchers" excuse is super lame... I cringe every time someone uses it! Especially when you consider the fact that 70% of Japan's roster has never played in the MLB! They are just a better team! Far more fundamentally sound and disciplined! Simple as that!
@@georgekouts While I agree, I still think it is a sound argument in some cases. Every country sent their best players (for the most part), while some of the USA's absolute best players didn't come. However, as I said before, this roster was more than capable of winning it all, especially considering the arguably mediocre bullpen wasn't even our downfall in the finals!
@@insidiouslol2682 In all honesty, there truly is no sound argument... again, the USA had a roster full of MLB talent, no other country had that luxury. Numerous teams had some top level guys who didn't participate, but even if they had played for their countries, those teams still wouldn't have had an ALL MLB roster. So for me, there is no excuses to be made! The USA team lost twice, while Japan finished undefeated! The USA lost to a team with a roster of players that have never played in the MLB (with the excemption of 4 guys)... their starting lineup had just 2 MLB players on it! Yosida doesn't count, because he has yet to play for the Red Sox! Othani and Nootbar were the only major leaguers on their championship game starting 9 ! When Darvish pitched, then they had 3 ! The USA simply lost to the better team, a team far more disciplined and fundamentally sound that outplayed them. It's that simple! Take care!
NPB主体のチームにはMLBの優秀な打者のみではなく投手もぶつけないと簡単には勝てないという証明にもなった良い試合でした。運が悪けりゃアメリカも負けてしまうのが野球です
@@georgekouts I'm definitely not disagreeing with you that the US had the best roster to win the tournament yet still got outplayed by less-experienced teams and a blatantly superior team effort from Japan!
I'm just saying that the US is notorious for not taking the WBC seriously in the past; therefore, many players making the big bucks don't want to go and risk injury. That said, the energy this year was very different. The US absolutely took the games seriously, so I'm not questioning their effort!
However, it leaves some to be desired when trying to compare the strength of a nation's best players when a good amount of those HOF-worthy stars don't make an appearance, which is the only reason I'm saying that argument has any merit. Still, this team was stacked regardless.
this hurt more than my first real breakup, i pray we get to see this matchup one more time before the King hangs it up ...
This is round 1. We would like to watch such a wonderful game.
A team with two superstars like this must be strong, right?
You would think so 💀😂 but angels management is very bad
@@RJTradess The problem is baseball isn't a sport where two players are enough to carry a team. The game is far too reliant on the strength of an entire roster rather than a few superstars. If a single starting pitcher could start every single game (such as if games were much more spread apart/shorter season), that might be a different story. Same goes for if the batting lineup was more like 6 players instead of 9 (more plate appearances). The Angels are unfortunately going to need much more help lol
This isn't basketball
They happened to get injured in different timeframes, don’t forget Ohtoni had surgery then Trout almost had a career ending injury last year. It is just unlucky for Angels who fell down from a good April winning streak. We angels fans still believe and feel blessed to have this treasury. ❤
Trout is an american hero. what a cool guy.
People that don’t think Ohtani is special are just a bunch of haters! Great matchup to end the game , wish Trout would’ve taken him deep but if you’re a baseball fan, you can appreciate it!
He is special, but a bit overhyped. Yamada was more clutch in batting and got completely overshadowed
I'll be at the next WBC for sure!
That kid is good no matter what👍
Ohtani is really gorgeous and humble
World Cup level drama, love the once every 4 year format of this tournament.
as someone that comes from a country that stops for the World Cup, the 4 year gap is one of the great things about it
Glad Japan got the crown, much deserved
I think Derosa's right. He is dominating MLB the way these MLB players probably did when they were the best kid in little league. Its almost unbelievable.
This was by far the best WBC I've ever watched. I wish it was every 2 yrs now!
No matter who would of won that exchange both guys have a lot to be proud of..
Classy Mike Trout, he's still a WINNER!!!
Mike trout x Shohei ohtani best duo ever.
a mental victory for trout..
That’s also what he said after he went 1 for 12 in the 2014 playoffs…
No in game move by US in a tight game. When Turner got on and Realmuto swing at first pitch to pop up, pretty much sum up how stubborn US hitters were today. Ohtani was incredible as we all expected but the outcome of game would have been different if US had a manager who can actually make in game moves....
Pete Alonso sat on the bench for a one-run loss. Also, when Adams was clearly struggling nobody was warming up behind him. It was a great game but DeRosa has some questions to answer.
Yeah, absolutely not a fan of DeRosa. Thought he was a pretty worthless manager.
@@Bobbybabybobbybubbie Pitching was restricted by players mlb teams. Schewber should've been replaces by Alonzo
And Mullins also swinging at the first pitch that inning. Selfish, brainless baseball. Didn't even give the fastest guy in the game a chance to get in scoring position.
I hope this sparks the interest of ALL American MLB players to want to play for their country!!!
Ohtani might actually be the best baseball player of all time
100% overhype
@@sumandsubstance7881 How is it 100% overhype though? He has the stats and achievements to back up the hype
@@theonlyraid He’s in the 700 club or the 300 win club? Didn’t know that. I must’ve missed something. 🤣 🤡
@영화연극 I forgot to mention the 3,000 hit club too.
@@warlordop713 He is 28 and still getting better. How can you watch his play and still call him bad? He is one of the only successful combo hitter/pitchers in the league. He is elite at both positions and successfully backstopped Japan to beat the USA. Just because he hasn't hit massive milestones yet doesn't mean he isn't gonna do it
Thank Team USA for the final match.
All countries want to be final with USA, but not others.🎉
from 🇯🇵
The real WORLD series
Ohtani was throwing crazy good pitches. No one was hitting that.
We have learned that it is impossible to defeat unicorns with trout alone. There are a lot of people who need to be brought into the next wbc.
この物語はまだまだ続きます。
佐々木をはじめ若い選手がもっと育つと世界中のチームが打倒する対象になれるかも
鈴木誠也も戻って来るし。
love trout
2 of the best
Hats off to Japan. Ohtani fantastic love that dude. Little sorry for Trout because I think he was having an off game. BUT no excuses when you're a paid pro. Gotta show up when it counts and Ohtani showed up.
There's probably no one in America who has analyzed Ohtani's game as much as DeRosa and Trout obviously has watched him play for years now.
Despite all that insight and information, actually being able to do something about it is an entirely different story, especially when you've only got one inning to figure it out.
The statistical chance of anyone, even Trout, getting a hit of Ohtani in that situation is incredibly low.
I think that may be why Ohtani didn't throw a splitter. Knows he hits that zone well.
@@redsox0213 What also impressed me was 20yo Takahashi in the 5th.
That kid has ballzzz! He not only took on America's big guns, he pitched to Trout in his zone and still got the strikeout.
I honestly thought Japan's manager had gotten himself in trouble going with such a young kid in that situation, but boy did he prove himself to be a rising star!
@C.E. McKenney so true. Honestly I was thinking only Japan had the actual pitching depth to pitch to the US.
Imo the lack of actual Ohtani-Trout matchups worked in Shohei’s favor, other guys like say Alex Bregman have faced Ohtani dozens of times in live game so they’re kind of familiar with Ohtani’s pitching patterns, while Trout knows a lot about Ohtani analytically but has never faced him in a professional setting
@@trevorhe3103 Definitely the pitcher has the advantage at first.
Thanks to my beloved Mexican team for giving it all. Congratulations to team Japan and team USA for giving us a memorable baseball game.
Mexico played really well in the semifinals, it was a classic in a tournament that had one great game after another.
The GOAT. Nuff said.
angels are tottenham of baseball.
The Best "Round 1" we have ever witnessed!!
Love Trout, one of the greatest to play the game. A devout family man, doesn’t do stupid “celebrity” things, a low profile guy. Unfortunately, he’s a lousy interview. Lots of “you knows” and “I means” a man of few words I suppose.
Nothing to be ashamed of. It's a game where one team wins & one team loses. But I suppose many different games are designed that way (basketball, checkers, sprints, paper-rock-scissors, boxing, etc). But the most important part is the sportsmanship. Why, because in the end ................ it's just a game.
It was a coin flip game sad that there has to be a loser
まだ物語は始まったばかりです。日本もアメリカも他の国々も
What a classic game! 🎉
Japan has a samurai like batsman- Kazuma Okamoto😅 I think that's the unexpected.. Not only did Japan won it for themselves but for the whole Asia too... Yet it also showed the huge gap between them.. 😅
Not bad for the guy who came runner up for the AL MVP!
Class act by like trout