大谷翔平 - The Official Shohei Ohtani Thread

[FromJapan]

On 5/25/2021 at 6:58 AM, Taylor said:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/shohei-ohtani-was-billed-as-the-next-babe-ruth-this-year-hes-pulling-it-off/

 

On April 27, Mr. Kuriyama (Nippon-Ham Fighters manager) commented on Ohtani-san, "He is instinctively playing as a Yakyu Kozoh. That's the best thing to do."
"Yakyu Kozoh" means a boy who is enthusiastic about baseball, in Japanese.

[Chuck]

5 hours ago, FromJapan said:

On April 27, Mr. Kuriyama (Nippon-Ham Fighters manager) commented on Ohtani-san, "He is instinctively playing as a Yakyu Kozoh. That's the best thing to do."
"Yakyu Kozoh" means a boy who is enthusiastic about baseball, in Japanese.

Welcome to AngelsWin.com @FromJapan, thank you for sharing that! 

[WicketMaiden]

Shohei has 4.5 bWAR after 70 games.

That is on pace for: 10.41 bWAR across a full season. 

The only players to beat that full season mark over the past 20 years are Barry Bonds, Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. 

[Angel Oracle]

On 6/19/2021 at 12:31 AM, Taylor said:

Dang, if Trout didn't get hurt, there would be a very good chance that he and Shohei finish #1 and #2 in the MVP voting.

With the schedule easing after the road trip to TB and NY, if the Halos can stay around .500 at the halfway point of the season, the second half could provide some interest as Trout returns and hopefully Rendon stays healthy.

Edited June 20, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Chuck]

Shohei Ohtani is on pace for 50 HR, 24 SB, 100 R, 120 RBI as a hitter and 130 IP, 10 wins, and 175 strikeouts as a starting pitcher. 

Let that sink in. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

11 hours ago, FromJapan said:

On April 27, Mr. Kuriyama (Nippon-Ham Fighters manager) commented on Ohtani-san, "He is instinctively playing as a Yakyu Kozoh. That's the best thing to do."
"Yakyu Kozoh" means a boy who is enthusiastic about baseball, in Japanese.

I like that Japan has cool terms to describe simple nouns. To paint a picture.

The closest we have to match that, culture wise, is from the deep south. But theyre usually not elegant. 

"Hes like a one legged cat, trying to bury turds on a frozen pond"

[stormngt]

14 hours ago, Taylor said:

Dang, if Trout didn't get hurt, there would be a very good chance that he and Shohei finish #1 and #2 in the MVP voting.

And we would still have a losing record. 

Sorry for the pessimism,  but until some pitchers are DFA'd and we go with alternatives, there is little to be optimistic about 

[Chuck]

Just now, stormngt said:

And we would still have a losing record. 

Sorry for the pessimism,  but until some pitchers are DFA'd and we go with alternatives, there is little to be optimistic about 

We're at .500 right now so I completely disagree. But we can take this conversation to another thread, this one's all things Ohtani not about the standings or what if's. 

[Taylor]

10 minutes ago, stormngt said:

And we would still have a losing record. 

Sorry for the pessimism,  but until some pitchers are DFA'd and we go with alternatives, there is little to be optimistic about 

I didn't say anything about the Angels' record, just that we could have the #1 and #2 MVPs.

[FromJapan]

Thank you for your reply.

QUO card (prepaid card can only be used in Japan) on 2019.

[Chuck]

12 minutes ago, FromJapan said:

Thank you for your reply.

QUO card (prepaid card can only be used in Japan) on 2019.

Would love to hear any stories from you on his playing days in Japan, @FromJapan.

[stormngt]

47 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

We're at .500 right now so I completely disagree. But we can take this conversation to another thread, this one's all things Ohtani not about the standings or what if's. 

Comment was made with reference of Ohtani and Trout could have been 1 and 2 on mvp.

It was an off the cuff comment.  Moving on.

[stormngt]

40 minutes ago, Taylor said:

I didn't say anything about the Angels' record, just that we could have the #1 and #2 MVPs.

It was an off the cuff sarcasm.  I see examples of it daily on here.  Let's move on.

[Chuck]

@Jeff Fletcher has a Japanese Twitter account for the Ohtani fans in Japan. Smart move! 

 

[Blarg]

He should have worn his glasses.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Ohtani is insane.

Not sure how long he can keep it up. But so far this season, hes every bit the myth/hype he was before we signed him

Darvish on the mound, Matsuis power, and Ichiros speed

[Taylor]

15 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Ohtani is insane.

Not sure how long he can keep it up. But so far this season, hes every bit the myth/hype he was before we signed him

Darvish on the mound, Matsuis power, and Ichiros speed

He's even immune to AJ's jinxes.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Just now, Taylor said:

He's even immune to AJ's jinxes.

Hes not human

[FromJapan]

Sorry in Japanese English!

Nov. 13, 2106 WBC (World Baseball Classic) at Tokyo Dome home run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aly3AnfUHdA
 
Ohtani's hit ball entered the gap between the glass fiber membranes on the ceiling of Tokyo Dome.
Tokyo Dome has an air support structure, the height of the highest part of the ceiling is 61.69m (about 202ft) above the playing surface.
The height of the roof is based on the data of the tallest fly by Babe Ruth.
 
# At the sports news shows in Japan, it is excited about Ohtani's participation (as a first Japanese player and the first pitcher) in the Home Run Derby.
# Some people are worried about breaking the batting form and excessive impact on his body.

Corrected on June 30, 2021 
Tokyo Dome special rule
Q What if the hit ball is caught in a hole or gap in the ceiling?
A dead ball. If it is within the fair area, both the batter and the runner will be given ground rule double.

So, it was a double instead of a home run.

[Angel Oracle]

That is my concern too, that the HR Derby could alter how he bats after the ASG.

Both pitching and hitting in the ASG would be great to see.

[FromJapan]

I mistake.

Sorry, it should be "2016 practice game at Tokyo Dome for 2017 WBC (World Baseball Classic) "

Ohtani-san made a goal achievement sheet when he entered high school.

https://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/news/2013/02/02/gazo/G20130202005109500.html

In the right side 3 cells of the center 9 cells,, 
Sharpness (of pitching)
Speed 160km/h (100miles/h)
Breaking ball

I think he wanted to play an active role as a pitcher.

The goal is to surpass Yusei Kikuchi (Mariners), who was also born in Iwate prefecture and was a senior in high school.
In the center of the goal achievement sheet, there is "Nominated by 8 teams in Japanese professional baseball draft".
Kikuchi was nominated by 6 teams.
 

[WicketMaiden]

5 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

That is my concern too, that the HR Derby could alter how he bats after the ASG.

Both pitching and hitting in the ASG would be great to see.

https://sabr.org/journal/article/home-run-derby-curse-fact-or-fiction/ 

According to the guys at SABR, it shouldn't be a problem as the curse is fictional. It makes the case that those that did experience a drop-off post HR derby would have dropped off regardless. Interesting article.

[Angelsjunky]

7 hours ago, FromJapan said:

Sorry in Japanese English!

Nov. 13, 2106 WBC (World Baseball Classic) at Tokyo Dome home run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aly3AnfUHdA
 
Ohtani's hit ball entered the gap between the glass fiber membranes on the ceiling of Tokyo Dome.
Tokyo Dome has an air support structure, the height of the highest part of the ceiling is 61.69m (about 202ft) above the playing surface.
The height of the roof is based on the data of the tallest fly by Babe Ruth.
 
# At the sports news shows in Japan, it is excited about Ohtani's participation (as a first Japanese player and the first pitcher) in the Home Run Derby.
# Some people are worried about breaking the batting form and excessive impact on his body.

Thanks for posting this! 

[Angel Oracle]

Ho Hum, another day, another 400+ foot HR, no cheapies from him

[FromJapan]

Japanese media interview on June 17 to Ohtani.
"The spectators is now unlimited, what do you feel?"

"I felt nice. The players will be more motivated if the fans enter. I think I can concentrate more on hitting and pitching, so I'm very happy that the fans come to the ballpark."