Shohei Ohtani

[Hoofbite]

I feel like I've posted this before, but he's amazing.

If you don't follow baseball (I'm pretty casual myself), you're missing out on something that hasn't been done since Babe Ruth. He leads the league in HRs and has one of the best opponent BAs for a pitcher.

Seriously, he's a once-in-a-century player.

 

[Tabascocat]

He is good, that’s for sure. Him staying healthy each season may pose a problem though.

 

[Hoofbite]

He is good, that’s for sure. Him staying healthy each season may pose a problem though.

I really hope he does. When Babe Ruth is the comparator, you're doing something very special.

 

[Hoofbite]

1 back in the HR race now. I love his swing. Just a hint of that Ichiro jumping-out-of-the-box action going on. He better be in the HR derby this year.

 

[T-RO]

He is a hell of a player. Historic, and a treat to watch.

 

[Hoofbite]

Still hanging in at 1 back from the lead. Announced today he's in the derby this year. May be the first time I've watch in a while.

Doubled up yesterday.

 

[Rockport]

I feel like I've posted this before, but he's amazing.

If you don't follow baseball (I'm pretty casual myself), you're missing out on something that hasn't been done since Babe Ruth. He leads the league in HRs and has one of the best opponent BAs for a pitcher.

Seriously, he's a once-in-a-century player.

He’s amazing.

 

[Hoofbite]

Now tied for the league lead at 23. 6 HRs in the last 6 games.

 

[kskboys]

I think they should make him a full time position player.

Generational talent.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

He’s no Pete Inclaviglia.

 

[Hoofbite]

Tied for the MLB lead today.

 

[Hoofbite]

And....another

 

[Hoofbite]

My bad. Didn't get the clip that had his 2nd of the night:

 

[Hoofbite]

Hell, let's cap it off with a stolen base (not shown) and winning run.

 

[Hoofbite]

Shohei starting the fireworks early.

 

[Hoofbite]

Whelp. Can’t all be winners. Hit right into the shift in the 9th down 1 run with 2 on to end the game. Looking forward to next Monday to see the Derby.

 

[Hoofbite]

Fouled a ball off his front foot, fouled one off his back knee, and then hit #32

 

[Hoofbite]

Well, dang. Video of #32 was removed. Probably copyright strike. Here's the MLBs version. I usually go with non-MLB stuff because it's quicker to the action but I suppose I'll go with MLB stuff from now on.

 

[Hoofbite]

This ball was smoked! Upper decker to go up 5 HRs on 2nd place.

 

[Hoofbite]

I think they should make him a full time position player.

Generational talent.

Well, he sort of is a full-timer. He's full-time DH when he isn't pitching and sometimes takes the day off after a start. Has also DH'd right after a start, and he hits when he starts. I mean, that's as close as you can get to a full-timer.

Dude is unreal.