I saw his goal list when he was middle school student. Interestingly he wrote how to become professional baseball player and one of important factors is Luck and how to improve. He listed "Take care your equipment " "Greeting " "Pick up trash""Respect judges " That's impressive that he is keeping a promise he made as a child.
@@bige8496 Hate to break it to you, but there's tons of fat on the guy lol. He's obviously a great athlete and everything, but you don't need to make him out to be a cartoon character. He's not that defined or cut even for baseball. Definitely a big guy, but I don't think I'd ever refer to him as being all muscle and no fat. That's just silly.
All Japanese baseball players know that they are being watched by kids too and as kids aspire to become baseball players, they feel the responsibility to be a good example. Shohei is just one of many Japanese players who simply wants to be a good example.
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
Shohei is the definition of a class act. He knows he has the entire country of Japan watching him and knows all of his actions are under a microscope, and still is a fierce competitor and is one of the most sportsmanlike players we’ve had the pleasure of having in the MLB in recent years. Keep being you Shohei!
North American viewers: Wow, they are so respectful of other human beings and just polite in general. Asian viewers: I don't get it , we all do this. Why is this a video ?
Shohei Ohtani is a person with a solid core. Not only is he kind, but he has a lion heart that will not give up even if people all over Japan say that dual wield is impossible.
Musashi's take on dual wielding seemed to be more of a flex against an unskilled opponent, rather than a practical strategy for defeating a worthy one. It's interesting how close they are paralleling with the name they chose, but maybe Shohei can do it.
That's just how Japanese baseball is. Ichiro was the same. Respect is number 1 priority. Shohei is such a wholesome type of dude. Just to put it into perspective Ichiro played *18* I repeat *EIGHTEEN* season in the MLB and was ejected only *ONCE* . 1 time in 18 years is god level restraint and emotional control!
To be honest, Ichiro shouldn't even have gotten ejected. Umpire was making terrible calls and he was calling it out but umpire got butthurt over Ichiro truthfully lecturing the umpire how terrible his calls are and ejected him over emotional reason. Ichiro simply indicated with his bat where the pitch went through and there's no way he can even reach that in the first place. Some umpires would've give a leeway to some players to complain. But this umpire was having none of it. Very unfortunate for Ichiro.
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
He was a angel now dodging!? , but still in the west coast, California! Hopefully he stays on the west coast! Easier for me to see him play live! Aloha from Hawaii.
Most of them are, but I wouldn't say that it's 99.99999999% of the entire population. But yeah, Ohtani is really nice and talented. I'm not even a baseball fan but I love watching it sometimes because of him :)
Definitely a culture thing becuz I knw for a fact that it doesn't how right you are when you speak to an elderly person. You had to suck it up and let it go. There is no way we speak to our parents like I know most Americans children speak to their parents. No way in hell we disrespectful someone that is older than us or with an authority figured.
Hideki Matsui was the class act, too. Most Japanese players brought in good manners in MLB. Though I like the exciting American style as well. Good blend should be done.
I took a year off to travel the world and went to many countries. People often ask me what people made the most impression on me and the answer is the Japanese people. How they are is ingrained in their culture. You are just seeing the tip of an iceberg of what I mean by "How they are" when you watch Ohtani's social behavior. There is no one like the Japanese people.
I so much agree with you. I was extremely fortunate to have a grandfather who loved to travel, and had the resources to do so. We ventured about the world every year during my summer and winter breaks from school, believing it was necessary for my education; in a very real sense, Pan Am became a second home As a result, I have visited more than a hundred countries and all seven continents. The one country that has always stood out for me (and my grandfather) was Japan. He loved discovering and interacting with the culture, the beautiful scenery, etc., but especially her people. When my secondary school and university had a foreign language requirement, it was never a question that it would be Japanese. For the last 30 years, I have tried to visit Japan every year, and at different times (though Covid 19 has temporarily broken that record), to experience as much as I can of a country that has been a lifelong fascination. But like my grandfather, it has always been her people that has attracted me most. Many years ago, a Japanese politician was heavily criticized by foreigners for saying that Japanese culture was unique. He was not saying that the Japanese were superior, but that the culture was different from other cultures, especially in the way society treats each other. After travelling the world, I wholeheartedly agree that the Japanese are unique. The way the Japanese behave after natural disasters, the extremely low levels of crime in the country, to the respect that is accorded to relative strangers in social interactions, definitively substantiate what the Japanese are like. There is no society in the world like them.
@@mattsoca1 I am Japanese. I translated it and saw the contents. Many Japanese people do not like the national character of Japanese people very much. However, I am very happy that it has been evaluated in this way. I really like the broad personality of an American.
He not too nice, he respects the game and understand how much baseball is to,America and Japan! CLASS ACT and a great example of EXCELLENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND DICIPLINE! Aloha from Hawaii!
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
Being an American, I certainly understand our culture. That being said, I LOVE this guy Shohei Ohtani. Class act all the way, and probably the greatest 2-way player in Major League baseball since Babe Ruth. There's a time and place for passion and emotion, but I like the way this man handles himself on the baseball diamond. 💎 PS - Roger Clemens' bad behavior was probably induced by steroids. LOL!
He’s better than babe Ruth, babe Ruth never was an all star pitcher and hitter at the same time, he just switched from pitching to hitting midway through his career
@@pohorex6834 Babe Ruth had seasons where his HR total was higher than that of ENTIRE TEAMS. No, Shohei Ohtani is not more dominant than Babe Ruth was.
@@watchman1178 babe Ruth also invented the idea of hitting home runs. Nobody else was even trying to. It’s like claiming you are the champion at chess when you are the only person who knows how to play
@Pohorex That's simply ridiculous. Babe Ruth didn't "invent" the home run. In a dead ball era, he was simply the best at hitting them. For you or anyone to act like the rest of baseball at that time didn't understand the value of the home run, it is just ludicrous.
@@watchman1178 why is babe Ruth revolutionary again? Is he a great player or did he revolutionize the game? Because he either was a great player OR revolutionized the games, not both though
Ohtani's culture teaches to play with honor and respect. None of that changes even if you are a superstar because you're playing a children's game. A dream come true for many and he's appreciative of the opportunity.
@@johnchang1412 what is your point? I didn't see ohtani tweeting it and asking for recognition. Giving the support staff money is a nice gesture that lots of players actually also do. And yes, that's not a lot of money given what he will be able to make in the future but realize he is not hurting for money given his salary in Japan and product endorsement deals.
@@eyebeebak good question..its true rarely do athletes give anything to a cause ...but like i said if i knew in the future i will be getting millions, 150k as a gift or promoting my image or goodwill gesture, is all worth the cause...its good publicity too
I have a feeling this is a loaded question. LOL There's a saying that nice guys always finish last and some people take being nice as a weakness or a looser. Shonei Ohtani is a genuinely nice guy and he's definitely not finishing last or a looser by any stretch of the imagination. My take on nice guys is that they can "afford" (I'm not referring to money) to be nice. They have enough confidence that it does't matter if picking up a broken bat for the guy he's pitching to and candy wrappers on the field may seem "below" them. In today's society that would not be an "alpha" thing to do. But again, nice guys do not need an alpha image. They're confident about themselves. And nice guys tend to put others before themselves, a selfless act that is rare these days. They "let" others win because they know they are a winner. But don't think you can push a nice guy around, you'll regret it. A perfect example: Steven A Smith mistakenly thought he could talk trash about Ohtani. Ohtani didn't even have to say a word in response. His fans and supporters got his back. No alpha image necessary. Being "geniunely nice" doesn't have anything to do with your socio-economic status, your job, your racial background or education. Last but not lease, I'm sure Ohtani's parents, culture and upbringing play a critical role. So, the answer to the question is no, Ohtani is not being too nice. I would say he is a very nice guy. People who aren't nice think others are too nice. LOL
A reporter asked Otani why he picks up trash in Japan when he is a superstar. He replied, He replied, "I'm just picking up luck that others have thrown away. Since I am Japanese, people often talk about the social morality and education of the Japanese people, but I think this is not a racial issue, but because Japan has such a long history of fighting major disasters. In the face of the power of nature, we tiny humans need to respect each other and help each other with compassion to overcome. Shohei Otani experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake when he was in high school. It has had a significant impact on his character development.
I thought I was reading a book. Let us know when the next chapter is posted. Bottom line: Nice = confident Jerk = insecure aka SAS aka Stephen Ass Smith
You're right, it could be a better world if people were like this, the only problem is we have a huge mental health crisis. And quite frankly we are an entitled nation. Though Japanese culture is way more traditional when it comes to family values, and their way more intelligent than us. Americans are too consumed with reality TV, etc.
Nice is a personality trait. Shohei has great character, and embodies the virtues of Japanese culture and its people. He's one of millions of reasons why Japan is the gold standard of modern civilization.
violence in america continues to rise due to ...boys being raised to be macho all the time...being nice in american culture is seen as weakness...as a pushover...ohtani has complete self-control over situations while instilling confidence without any arrogance...he is a real man with core values...a great role-model for kids...& just an overall decent human-being
You do not have a proper concept of machoism. Being macho also means men must control their emotions and weigh things more with critical thinking. In the US many of our troubled young men are raised in households headed by women, educated K-12 by mainly women teachers/perspectives. Critical thinking is replaced by emotionalism. Add to this a society that has no established norms, because everything is normal. K-12 education, pop culture, media and intellects encourages this. No emotional control, no enforced norms and inability to deal with someone who tells you no you cannot have this, you will end up with social chaos and violence. Now we teach kids you can choose your gender!!!
@@Simp_Police_ No I’d say he’s spot on. America definitely has a problem with toxic machoism. I’m not saying there aren’t healthy strong men that are just genuinely strong and controlled men, but that’s becoming few and far between the boys that grow up thinking they want to be macho but without any of the respect and self control that a true man of respect would have.
Me too! The only thing Shohei is focused on is becoming thebest dual player there ever will be. Just like in the manga, Major! He has said this inspired him and I think he is playing the character Gorou out in real life with Japanese tendencies. Thank you all Japanese for sending us Shohei. Let us gather behind him. Let's watch as he tries his best to find a path that no one has found before. We should respect his struggles he will have and stand aside with wonder.
I am a Japanese American. When I played in Little League, my gad taught me two things: always walk behind the umpire when coming to bat and always respect the field, which meant no spitting. Now, my teammates would tease me when I walked behind the ump. I was just glad my dad didn't make me bow to the umpire. Besides, following these two rules was a small price to pay to play the game I love.
Wrong again idiot. Just like in life wrong again. He says Japanese American because he still has that culture in him. Just like some mexican American and yes African American identity with there parents culture.
@@OldestGamer50 This is a very weird thing to say to someone who is identifying themselves. No, its not. Yes he's American, but he's also Japanese American, as he told you.
@@antthehckyplayer If he was born in America then he is American period. That’s like saying all black people are African American and were born in Africa. Not all black people were born in Africa.
@@OldestGamer50 I mean keep arguing your point but it just makes you look worse. Some black people prefer to not identify that way and others do, its a lot hazier and dependent on individual lived experiences than you are making it out to be. That's besides the fact that the relationship black people in America have with Africa is very different, and "black" describes skin tone while Japanese describes a nationality. I'm telling you man, just stop.
I wouldn't say Ohtani is too nice. He's smart for not getting thrown out of the game! Picking up chards of wood is also intelligent, lest someone gets injured. Why Clemens decided to throw the splintered wood at Piazza is just savage. Many could take a page from the Ohtani model of behavior, especially our kids learning how to play the game.
I think Ohtani's example of how to behave when the umpires checked for sticky stuff actually had an impact - so many pitchers were having hissy fits and throwing tantrums when they were checked, then video of Ohtani's polite, friendly compliance went viral and the childish tantrums pretty much stopped right away.
I was surprised to learn from Japanese news that Shohei Ohtani's family has never touched his money. Even when Ohtani offered to rebuild his family home, his parents said, "We're still healthy, and the house isn't that old, so that's not how you should spend your money. Save it properly." His mother still works part-time, and their lifestyle hasn't changed at all from old days. When his mentor and sister got married, Ohtani tried to give them a big gift, but they didn't accept it. Ohtani himself doesn't spend money on anything other than baseball; it's clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
it's partly why I think that the whole "500 million dollar contract" thing when he becomes a free agent is really stupid and overblown. He's going to go with the team he wants to be on because of the vibe of the team and their championship prospects, not because he's gonna make a whole lotta money.
Shohei knows he is representing his entire country and culture and knows kids all over the world see him in the spotlight and acts as such dudes a class act
i think he is more special compared to standard Japanese. his speciality is based on his personality. it is apparent after watching some NPB games. of course, standard Japanese style is humble and kind, but he is special. It's also special compared to many Japanese major leaguers so far.
@@darinb7966 No, you're wrong. I've lived in California for over 20yrs, but my colleagues tell me I still bow when i'm talking to people on the phone. I also can't help but slightly bow to customers or people I meet. The culture you've been raised in & of course, how your parents raised you has a far-reaching effect on how people behave.
100% our culture. Baseball is sacred in Japan. Example of what we do in Japan, if you hit a batter it's custom to tip your cap to the batter to signal that it was an accident. in Japan, also the team basically owns you. Your actions reflect the team and the company that owns it. That's the Japanese way.
It's because he is Japanese, raised in Japan... where over there, it is all about respect. Plus, he ain't no baby like these MLB players... he just wants to get his job done & done right. Big respect to him for not being a baby.
In scherzer defense, he got checked 3 or 4 times in the same game because the other team's head coach was asking for it, the first time he was fine with it but then it started being a little annoying and I think thats understandable.
America used to share Ohtani's spirit when Glenn Campbell was singing "You've got to try a little kindness yeah show a little kindness, Just shine your light for everyone to see. And if you try a little kindness then you'll overlook the blindness of narrow minded people on their narrow minded streets"
That just being Japanese. In Japan they teach kids at a very young age how to be polite, how to be mindful of others and how to respect people. The more people are shocked, the more its obvious how wayward things are where they come from. We can all learn something from the Japanese.
@@hekateon.ioannis.lasorsa That would take a massive overhaul of the current educational system that we know of (and not just the american ed system). The first couple of years of Japanese education is spent without any academics, very little to no aptitude tests and no subjects/homework that we are all familiar with. The Japanese kids for their first few years are just taught manners and good behavior, community, respect, honor, honesty and responsibility. Thats it. No math exams, no science tests or any of that sort. Only when that part is done, then they move on to the academic phase of learning.
This guys a hero, he doesn’t need to act like an ahole to have power. Actin like an ahole to gain status comes from a place of scarcity and incompetence, acting nice while you’re on top comes from generosity and competence.
this is what we need in American Baseball - Shohei is not only humble but respectable & also understands how other people does things or reacts to certain things and pretty much a class act, professional at what he does and represents not only his country but also sports in general. the "old school" baseball is dead but alot of people in the sport still just tries to cling on to it for some stupid reason or another...
It is not Ohtani only. Most Japanese are like that - courteous and considerate to a fault. Many time I offered my bus seat to old or pregnant women and all were rejected simply because they dont want to be an inconvenience to others. They also tend not to argue with someone not close to them. I was a graduate student their in an English program with lots of international students. Although it was in Japan, we were encouraged to discuss or debate because it was an international program. So we invited some locals and we had some common discussions and some differing opinions and the old man apologized for what he said. I have to explain to him that it is okay to have different opinion.
Legend mindset, to be cool headed. But what I do know about some of Japanese men is that they're reserved, gentle, and humble. Really nice to behold this side of Ohtani-senshu.
He is a class act, a very likeable person. He is what all athletes should strive to be like. The NBA, and NFL should pay attention, he has something neither of those sports have, a humble and classy superstar
@@TheKoreanContradiction There was this one dude/spammer who kept on posting Sho was Korean or Chinese. He's infamous in Ohtani's MLB Highlight videos that actual Koreans were pissed off for being put on a bad light by someone who is either pretending to be Korean and has a hard-on with Ohtani but can't accept that he's japanese.
I saw his goal list when he was middle school student.
Interestingly he wrote how to become professional baseball player and one of important factors is Luck and how to improve.
He listed "Take care your equipment " "Greeting " "Pick up trash""Respect judges "
That's impressive that he is keeping a promise he made as a child.
高校生の頃に付けた目標達成シートだね
Ohtani is considered humble in Japan and he is very humble even for a Japanese guy. He’s so chill, respect.
I don't see many players charging the mound after him...He's built like a Shit Brick House.
@@bige8496 can’t argue with the facts
You'll notice that Japanese players also don't spit.
@@kkh7454 Ohtani is like 6'4 210lbs ......It's all muscle. There's no Fat on Shohei.....
@@bige8496 Hate to break it to you, but there's tons of fat on the guy lol. He's obviously a great athlete and everything, but you don't need to make him out to be a cartoon character.
He's not that defined or cut even for baseball. Definitely a big guy, but I don't think I'd ever refer to him as being all muscle and no fat. That's just silly.
All Japanese baseball players know that they are being watched by kids too and as kids aspire to become baseball players, they feel the responsibility to be a good example. Shohei is just one of many Japanese players who simply wants to be a good example.
nah its the japanese culture. they are very timid.
@@gto11520 Wow, that's the best word you can come up with?
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
@@gto11520 ah, you must be a Chinese lol. Just learn to love your neighbors, its Asia vs the world man.
@@gto11520 no they're not..years ago...you know what happened right?
Shohei is the definition of a class act. He knows he has the entire country of Japan watching him and knows all of his actions are under a microscope, and still is a fierce competitor and is one of the most sportsmanlike players we’ve had the pleasure of having in the MLB in recent years. Keep being you Shohei!
I am 50, but wanna learn his great attitude. No one can't help but admit it.
The baseball culture in japan is different than at the states. They’re taught to respect the players and games in japan!
Not just baseball my friend, most asian culture is all about respecting other human beings just how you want to be respected.
North American viewers: Wow, they are so respectful of other human beings and just polite in general.
Asian viewers: I don't get it , we all do this. Why is this a video ?
@@WiseOnion Oh yeah? I guess you dont know anything then...go search chinese sportsmanship or korean sportsmanship for that matter.
@@WiseOnion not most Asian. Korean players rejected to shake hands with NZ players. they also kicked a trophy with mockery.
@@WiseOnion No, it's only Japan. Korea and China are so rude.
We are lucky he's in the national spotlight setting this example of humbleness and sportsmanship. It's good for kids and it's good for the game.
America desperately needs examples of humility from its highest profile people. Ohtani is awesome.
If your kid looks up to athletes for examples you suck as a parent
Shohei Ohtani is a person with a solid core. Not only is he kind, but he has a lion heart that will not give up even if people all over Japan say that dual wield is impossible.
Musashi's take on dual wielding seemed to be more of a flex against an unskilled opponent, rather than a practical strategy for defeating a worthy one. It's interesting how close they are paralleling with the name they chose, but maybe Shohei can do it.
What is dual wield? Are you talking about sword fighting?
@@tonyvelasquez6776
two-way player is called dual wield in japan.
@@km-hs7xi what is that? Can you explain?
@@km-hs7xi you are good enough my friend. GANBATTE NE 😎
That's just how Japanese baseball is. Ichiro was the same. Respect is number 1 priority. Shohei is such a wholesome type of dude. Just to put it into perspective Ichiro played *18* I repeat *EIGHTEEN* season in the MLB and was ejected only *ONCE* . 1 time in 18 years is god level restraint and emotional control!
To be honest, Ichiro shouldn't even have gotten ejected. Umpire was making terrible calls and he was calling it out but umpire got butthurt over Ichiro truthfully lecturing the umpire how terrible his calls are and ejected him over emotional reason. Ichiro simply indicated with his bat where the pitch went through and there's no way he can even reach that in the first place. Some umpires would've give a leeway to some players to complain. But this umpire was having none of it. Very unfortunate for Ichiro.
@@cocourth5611 Most ejections are like that because umpires are soft and completely unwilling to fix their mistakes.
@@cocourth5611そう！それを知ってる人からしたら、実質退場は0回なんだよね。審判こそ感情コントロールが大切なのに選手よりもコントロール出来てないとは
Maybe he's not too nice, but rather the definition of a decent human being, who also aspires us all to do better.
May be you are a hater and just don’t want to recognize the kind of good person he is !!
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
@@juancano6891 you misunderstood the top comment. He just said shohei is nice person
It's really just Americans that are insecure and try too hard to be macho and toxic.
Inspires*
Because he is an angel
He was a angel now dodging!? , but still in the west coast, California! Hopefully he stays on the west coast! Easier for me to see him play live! Aloha from Hawaii.
His personality makes him all the more special.
He's just an all-round great person.
This is how to get all the girls to be on ur side!!!!
I need to be more like Ohtani. Composed, calm and collected. What a role model for so many people around the world.
It's a cultural thing. 99.99999999% of all Japanese people are raised to be respectful.
Most of them are, but I wouldn't say that it's 99.99999999% of the entire population. But yeah, Ohtani is really nice and talented. I'm not even a baseball fan but I love watching it sometimes because of him :)
Definitely a culture thing becuz I knw for a fact that it doesn't how right you are when you speak to an elderly person. You had to suck it up and let it go. There is no way we speak to our parents like I know most Americans children speak to their parents. No way in hell we disrespectful someone that is older than us or with an authority figured.
Sad that we have to question someone for being too nice. Wish others would be like Ohtani. World would be a better place
Hideki Matsui was the class act, too. Most Japanese players brought in good manners in MLB. Though I like the exciting American style as well. Good blend should be done.
Ichiro too. Actually, pretty much all Japanese players who played in the MLB.
I took a year off to travel the world and went to many countries. People often ask me what people made the most impression on me and the answer is the Japanese people. How they are is ingrained in their culture. You are just seeing the tip of an iceberg of what I mean by "How they are" when you watch Ohtani's social behavior. There is no one like the Japanese people.
I so much agree with you.
I was extremely fortunate to have a grandfather who loved to travel, and had the resources to do so. We ventured about the world every year during my summer and winter breaks from school, believing it was necessary for my education; in a very real sense, Pan Am became a second home As a result, I have visited more than a hundred countries and all seven continents. The one country that has always stood out for me (and my grandfather) was Japan. He loved discovering and interacting with the culture, the beautiful scenery, etc., but especially her people.
When my secondary school and university had a foreign language requirement, it was never a question that it would be Japanese. For the last 30 years, I have tried to visit Japan every year, and at different times (though Covid 19 has temporarily broken that record), to experience as much as I can of a country that has been a lifelong fascination. But like my grandfather, it has always been her people that has attracted me most.
Many years ago, a Japanese politician was heavily criticized by foreigners for saying that Japanese culture was unique. He was not saying that the Japanese were superior, but that the culture was different from other cultures, especially in the way society treats each other. After travelling the world, I wholeheartedly agree that the Japanese are unique. The way the Japanese behave after natural disasters, the extremely low levels of crime in the country, to the respect that is accorded to relative strangers in social interactions, definitively substantiate what the Japanese are like.
There is no society in the world like them.
Agree
Thanks a lot from Japan.
@@mattsoca1
I am Japanese.
I translated it and saw the contents.
Many Japanese people do not like the national character of Japanese people very much.
However, I am very happy that it has been evaluated in this way.
I really like the broad personality of an American.
I think the Americans at Pearl Harbor on 12/7/1941 would think a li'l differently or our captured soldiers
Ohtani is all respect and class.. Truly a special young man.
Every moment I see Shohei he is radiating love and respect for the game along with his amazing talent
He not too nice, he respects the game and understand how much baseball is to,America and Japan! CLASS ACT and a great example of EXCELLENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP AND DICIPLINE! Aloha from Hawaii!
Maybe more important than his athletic abilities is his example as a gentleman. Such an impressive combination! Humility and talent!
Shohei said in japanese interview 1 or 2 years ago, “I’m not great person. I’m ordinary person who can play baseball better a little bit. I wanna be reliable as a person. It’s not relevant to baseball but humanity. I knew human being’s bad aspect when I was more famous. So, I wanna be a reliable person who never change whoever I will be.”
Love that Ohtani is not only an exceptional baseball player but a very very decent human being.. Ohtani displays true sportsmanship.
Shohei is a class act, baseball needs more like him!
He's so cute 💮
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Being an American, I certainly understand our culture. That being said, I LOVE this guy Shohei Ohtani. Class act all the way, and probably the greatest 2-way player in Major League baseball since Babe Ruth.
There's a time and place for passion and emotion, but I like the way this man handles himself on the baseball diamond. 💎
PS - Roger Clemens' bad behavior was probably induced by steroids. LOL!
He’s better than babe Ruth, babe Ruth never was an all star pitcher and hitter at the same time, he just switched from pitching to hitting midway through his career
@@pohorex6834 Babe Ruth had seasons where his HR total was higher than that of ENTIRE TEAMS. No, Shohei Ohtani is not more dominant than Babe Ruth was.
@@watchman1178 babe Ruth also invented the idea of hitting home runs. Nobody else was even trying to. It’s like claiming you are the champion at chess when you are the only person who knows how to play
@Pohorex That's simply ridiculous. Babe Ruth didn't "invent" the home run. In a dead ball era, he was simply the best at hitting them. For you or anyone to act like the rest of baseball at that time didn't understand the value of the home run, it is just ludicrous.
@@watchman1178 why is babe Ruth revolutionary again? Is he a great player or did he revolutionize the game? Because he either was a great player OR revolutionized the games, not both though
Ohtani's culture teaches to play with honor and respect. None of that changes even if you are a superstar because you're playing a children's game. A dream come true for many and he's appreciative of the opportunity.
he just donated his home run derby money to the la angels support staff
DONATING 150k is nothing when he knows that next year he can rake in by the MILLIONS or his future is set
@@johnchang1412 what is your point? I didn't see ohtani tweeting it and asking for recognition. Giving the support staff money is a nice gesture that lots of players actually also do. And yes, that's not a lot of money given what he will be able to make in the future but realize he is not hurting for money given his salary in Japan and product endorsement deals.
@@johnchang1412 150k is nothing so how come i never see other rich athletes do it.
@@eyebeebak good question..its true rarely do athletes give anything to a cause ...but like i said if i knew in the future i will be getting millions, 150k as a gift or promoting my image or goodwill gesture, is all worth the cause...its good publicity too
@@johnchang1412 no its not. he will get big contract regardless whether he donates money or not. other athletes only donate to get big contract.
I have a feeling this is a loaded question. LOL
There's a saying that nice guys always finish last and some people take being nice as a weakness or a looser. Shonei Ohtani is a genuinely nice guy and he's definitely not finishing last or a looser by any stretch of the imagination. My take on nice guys is that they can "afford" (I'm not referring to money) to be nice. They have enough confidence that it does't matter if picking up a broken bat for the guy he's pitching to and candy wrappers on the field may seem "below" them. In today's society that would not be an "alpha" thing to do. But again, nice guys do not need an alpha image. They're confident about themselves. And nice guys tend to put others before themselves, a selfless act that is rare these days. They "let" others win because they know they are a winner.
But don't think you can push a nice guy around, you'll regret it. A perfect example: Steven A Smith mistakenly thought he could talk trash about Ohtani. Ohtani didn't even have to say a word in response. His fans and supporters got his back. No alpha image necessary.
Being "geniunely nice" doesn't have anything to do with your socio-economic status, your job, your racial background or education.
Last but not lease, I'm sure Ohtani's parents, culture and upbringing play a critical role.
So, the answer to the question is no, Ohtani is not being too nice. I would say he is a very nice guy. People who aren't nice think others are too nice. LOL
A reporter asked Otani why he picks up trash in Japan when he is a superstar. He replied, He replied, "I'm just picking up luck that others have thrown away.
Since I am Japanese, people often talk about the social morality and education of the Japanese people, but I think this is not a racial issue, but because Japan has such a long history of fighting major disasters. In the face of the power of nature, we tiny humans need to respect each other and help each other with compassion to overcome.
Shohei Otani experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake when he was in high school.
It has had a significant impact on his character development.
Respect and love for Shohei Ohtani
People confuse being an asshole with self-confidence.
I thought I was reading a book. Let us know when the next chapter is posted. Bottom line:
Nice = confident
Jerk = insecure aka SAS aka Stephen Ass Smith
nice guys finish last is usually meant towards courting women... Shohei IS a nice guy though.....
if i want my younger cousins to have a baseball role model i want it to be shohei! He is so kind and is always a good sport.
Same
2:16 折れたバットを拾う時、万が一右手を怪我しないように、彼はグローブを外して左手で拾う慎重さを見せます。
You have to love this guy -- respect is strength
How much better would the world be if it were filled with people like him?
-- they make Toyotas that last forever?
You're right, it could be a better world if people were like this, the only problem is we have a huge mental health crisis. And quite frankly we are an entitled nation. Though Japanese culture is way more traditional when it comes to family values, and their way more intelligent than us. Americans are too consumed with reality TV, etc.
Nice is a personality trait. Shohei has great character, and embodies the virtues of Japanese culture and its people. He's one of millions of reasons why Japan is the gold standard of modern civilization.
violence in america continues to rise due to ...boys being raised to be macho all the time...being nice in american culture is seen as weakness...as a pushover...ohtani has complete self-control over situations while instilling confidence without any arrogance...he is a real man with core values...a great role-model for kids...& just an overall decent human-being
You do not have a proper concept of machoism. Being macho also means men must control their emotions and weigh things more with critical thinking. In the US many of our troubled young men are raised in households headed by women, educated K-12 by mainly women teachers/perspectives. Critical thinking is replaced by emotionalism. Add to this a society that has no established norms, because everything is normal. K-12 education, pop culture, media and intellects encourages this. No emotional control, no enforced norms and inability to deal with someone who tells you no you cannot have this, you will end up with social chaos and violence. Now we teach kids you can choose your gender!!!
I say the problem is the opposite lots of kids having kids growing up without a strong male father figure
I definitely believe men should be strong but there’s a difference between being an idiot and arrogant than being a strong class act gentleman
you have no idea what youre talking about...nice attempt at an analysis though
@@Simp_Police_ No I’d say he’s spot on. America definitely has a problem with toxic machoism. I’m not saying there aren’t healthy strong men that are just genuinely strong and controlled men, but that’s becoming few and far between the boys that grow up thinking they want to be macho but without any of the respect and self control that a true man of respect would have.
Love him even more now his smile is so cute and precious
I just really love this guy.
he makes baseball fun to watch again for me
Me too! The only thing Shohei is focused on is becoming thebest dual player there ever will be. Just like in the manga, Major! He has said this inspired him and I think he is playing the character Gorou out in real life with Japanese tendencies. Thank you all Japanese for sending us Shohei.
Let us gather behind him. Let's watch as he tries his best to find a path that no one has found before. We should respect his struggles he will have and stand aside with wonder.
Always has been
I am a Japanese American. When I played in Little League, my gad taught me two things: always walk behind the umpire when coming to bat and always respect the field, which meant no spitting. Now, my teammates would tease me when I walked behind the ump. I was just glad my dad didn't make me bow to the umpire. Besides, following these two rules was a small price to pay to play the game I love.
You’re American period. Like saying all black people are from Africa .
Wrong again idiot. Just like in life wrong again. He says Japanese American because he still has that culture in him. Just like some mexican American and yes African American identity with there parents culture.
@@OldestGamer50 This is a very weird thing to say to someone who is identifying themselves. No, its not. Yes he's American, but he's also Japanese American, as he told you.
@@antthehckyplayer If he was born in America then he is American period. That’s like saying all black people are African American and were born in Africa. Not all black people were born in Africa.
@@OldestGamer50 I mean keep arguing your point but it just makes you look worse. Some black people prefer to not identify that way and others do, its a lot hazier and dependent on individual lived experiences than you are making it out to be. That's besides the fact that the relationship black people in America have with Africa is very different, and "black" describes skin tone while Japanese describes a nationality. I'm telling you man, just stop.
I wouldn't say Ohtani is too nice. He's smart for not getting thrown out of the game! Picking up chards of wood is also intelligent, lest someone gets injured. Why Clemens decided to throw the splintered wood at Piazza is just savage. Many could take a page from the Ohtani model of behavior, especially our kids learning how to play the game.
It was the 6th inning and he doesn't know English, so he doesn't argue for those reasons. Umpires can't understand Japanese.
Hes given a whole speech in English. He knows enough to say that's a bad call or simply say wtf
No it’s Japanese culture lol they are nice to strangers that’s all
@@rajatraghuram5082 Exactly!
That's arguably the best bat in baseball to. I'd be careful about getting tossed to. Too valuable of a player.
I think Ohtani's example of how to behave when the umpires checked for sticky stuff actually had an impact - so many pitchers were having hissy fits and throwing tantrums when they were checked, then video of Ohtani's polite, friendly compliance went viral and the childish tantrums pretty much stopped right away.
I was surprised to learn from Japanese news that Shohei Ohtani's family has never touched his money. Even when Ohtani offered to rebuild his family home, his parents said, "We're still healthy, and the house isn't that old, so that's not how you should spend your money. Save it properly." His mother still works part-time, and their lifestyle hasn't changed at all from old days. When his mentor and sister got married, Ohtani tried to give them a big gift, but they didn't accept it. Ohtani himself doesn't spend money on anything other than baseball; it's clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
it's partly why I think that the whole "500 million dollar contract" thing when he becomes a free agent is really stupid and overblown. He's going to go with the team he wants to be on because of the vibe of the team and their championship prospects, not because he's gonna make a whole lotta money.
He’s not too nice, he’s just too good of a baseball player and even too good of a human being!
Shohei knows he is representing his entire country and culture and knows kids all over the world see him in the spotlight and acts as such dudes a class act
What a great video to show how professional he is; he even sees the umps as peers.
That’s why we all like Ohtani no matter our home Team. He always goes beyond what is expected
Shohei is an ANGEL in LA ANGELS👼
Los Angeles angels of Anaheim
@@jc2333
Mr. Moreno should make his team name more catchy than that, like : Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County southern California USA. 😲🥶
@@bagheofminhrau you should tell him not me
Too bad he's not on a better team.
I wonder if the Dodgers could make a deal for him...?
you can see the umpires love him too
Wow! Outstanding compilation!! Ohtani is truly a CLASS ACT!!! MLB should be promoting this guy like crazy!!!!
I love shohei. He's really pulling me into baseball. An absolute joy to watch.
If you are Japanese, you can understand everything he does.
His actions are part of the Japanese culture.
It's not where your from it's where you are now. Culture takes you so far.
i think he is more special compared to standard Japanese.
his speciality is based on his personality.
it is apparent after watching some NPB games.
of course, standard Japanese style is humble and kind, but he is special.
It's also special compared to many Japanese major leaguers so far.
@@darinb7966 No, you're wrong. I've lived in California for over 20yrs, but my colleagues tell me I still bow when i'm talking to people on the phone. I also can't help but slightly bow to customers or people I meet. The culture you've been raised in & of course, how your parents raised you has a far-reaching effect on how people behave.
It depends on personality, not culture. I've also seen many humble and kind Americans.
100% our culture. Baseball is sacred in Japan. Example of what we do in Japan, if you hit a batter it's custom to tip your cap to the batter to signal that it was an accident. in Japan, also the team basically owns you. Your actions reflect the team and the company that owns it. That's the Japanese way.
It's because he is Japanese, raised in Japan... where over there, it is all about respect. Plus, he ain't no baby like these MLB players... he just wants to get his job done & done right. Big respect to him for not being a baby.
Shohei is so nice. Can't help but love him
Plays the game with respect but quietly dominating
Shohei is always resonating honor and respect. Traits Stephen A cannot manifest.
Shohei and Trout are the nicest guys, class acts and good role models
That is one reason for his incredible performance in the best baseball league in the world.
Hey, Korean guy, don’t be jealous, he is just beyond us.
When you love the game more than yourself, you reached Ohtani level.
Shohei is a class act. The best thing to happen to baseball in a while.
The non examples in this video were perfect 😂 props to the editor!
Japan’s natural respect level being high bleeds into all things. That includes sports.
Shohei Ohtani is so gentle.
It is called Humanity and talent.
he's perfectly professional.
A Complete class act👍
Bringing class back to sporting
Most Asians are very humble and respectful regardless of profession
That’s why we love him. Dude is a class act.
Shohei is just cool. He is what we SHOULD be in our behavior. 🙏
In scherzer defense, he got checked 3 or 4 times in the same game because the other team's head coach was asking for it, the first time he was fine with it but then it started being a little annoying and I think thats understandable.
Now if my kids want to watch sport, I will tell them to watch this guy, what a good guy.
America used to share Ohtani's spirit when Glenn Campbell was singing
"You've got to try a little kindness yeah show a little kindness, Just shine your light for everyone to see. And if you try a little kindness then you'll overlook the blindness of narrow minded people on their narrow minded streets"
That just being Japanese. In Japan they teach kids at a very young age how to be polite, how to be mindful of others and how to respect people. The more people are shocked, the more its obvious how wayward things are where they come from. We can all learn something from the Japanese.
Can we start teaching that in America...?
@@hekateon.ioannis.lasorsa That would take a massive overhaul of the current educational system that we know of (and not just the american ed system). The first couple of years of Japanese education is spent without any academics, very little to no aptitude tests and no subjects/homework that we are all familiar with. The Japanese kids for their first few years are just taught manners and good behavior, community, respect, honor, honesty and responsibility. Thats it. No math exams, no science tests or any of that sort. Only when that part is done, then they move on to the academic phase of learning.
And you wonder why Japan has the lowest crime rate among all developed countries... Discipline and "one for all" value/mentality.
Quite homogeneous too. Once, Japan opens their borders it will ruin their country and culture. It's already happened in the west.
Otani knows that if a brawl occurs, the teammates who participated may also be injured.
A man who puts integrity before his own ego
This guys a hero, he doesn’t need to act like an ahole to have power. Actin like an ahole to gain status comes from a place of scarcity and incompetence, acting nice while you’re on top comes from generosity and competence.
this is what we need in American Baseball - Shohei is not only humble but respectable & also understands how other people does things or reacts to certain things and pretty much a class act, professional at what he does and represents not only his country but also sports in general. the "old school" baseball is dead but alot of people in the sport still just tries to cling on to it for some stupid reason or another...
Should be titled Shohei Ontani acting like a mature, grown adult...
It is not Ohtani only. Most Japanese are like that - courteous and considerate to a fault. Many time I offered my bus seat to old or pregnant women and all were rejected simply because they dont want to be an inconvenience to others.
They also tend not to argue with someone not close to them. I was a graduate student their in an English program with lots of international students. Although it was in Japan, we were encouraged to discuss or debate because it was an international program. So we invited some locals and we had some common discussions and some differing opinions and the old man apologized for what he said. I have to explain to him that it is okay to have different opinion.
Legend mindset, to be cool headed. But what I do know about some of Japanese men is that they're reserved, gentle, and humble. Really nice to behold this side of Ohtani-senshu.
야구장을 찾는 어린이들에게 꿈과 희망을 주는 좋은 스포츠 롤모델이다. 실력 뿐만 아니라 인성까지 겸비했음.
Exactly
You're right, we can all learn from him.
shut up and get away from here., korean. you are red teams.
My favorite basketball player my idol my hero
日本人から見れば大谷選手の行動は至って普通。
むしろアメリカ選手たちが何故あんな些細な事に激昂するのかが分からない
文化が違うからさ、分からないので止まるのではなくこれは世間からこう思われる行為であり価値観であると理解する必要性は凄くあるよ
As soon as I saw Shohei pick up that bat I knew the Roger and Mike video clip was coming 😂
Great video well put together.
Shohei is the best because he’s such a nice, calm, and a great player and person. I wish everyone in this world is like Shohei
He is a class act, a very likeable person. He is what all athletes should strive to be like. The NBA, and NFL should pay attention, he has something neither of those sports have, a humble and classy superstar
SHOHEI IS A REAL MAN!
Very respectful young man. Very impressed!!!! 👍🏻⚾️🇯🇵
Congrats to Ohtani on the big 35th homerun. LETS FUCKING GO!!!
just curious. are you with a korean bandwagon who thinks Ohtani's a korean? i think it's pathetic and it needs to stop. My apology if you arent one.
@@johnmarston5218 Where are all these koreans that think Ohtani is not Japanese??? What a weird question
@@johnmarston5218 Who thinks Ohtani korean? I think I got stupider reading your question
@@TheKoreanContradiction There was this one dude/spammer who kept on posting Sho was Korean or Chinese.
He's infamous in Ohtani's MLB Highlight videos that actual Koreans were pissed off for being put on a bad light by someone who is either pretending to be Korean and has a hard-on with Ohtani but can't accept that he's japanese.
@@TheKoreanContradiction , I am Asian American and I love seeing Japanese or Korean players doing well. Full support. Love.
The Harper fight was legendary
“The Korean Contradiction” will never understand.
Let Shohei be Shohei. That's why he's becoming an all-time great. - WW
It’s a Japanese manners and discipline
this is actually very funny. good job
ケガしないように、バットの木片はわざわざ左手で拾ってる。プロだねえ
He purposely picks up a piece of the bat with his left hand so as not to get injured. It's professional!
His smile tho😭💕
"pick up the luck that someone has thrown away"
In Japan, there is this kind of teaching.
Ohtani is the pride of Japan.
Proper… the way we are brought up
Watch japanese high school players and games and see how respectful they are
One of my favorites definitely a nice funny guy good player to
GENERATIONAL TALENT AND HUMBLENESS. FAR FROM ANYONE. 👏🏻
Shohei Ohtani is an absolute role model.