2021 American League Outstanding Player and Player of the Year | Shohei Ohtani

2021 American League Outstanding Player and Player of the Year | Shohei Ohtani

[@anbharadwaj]

I am from India where baseball is non existent and I have watched pretty much all clips about Shohei this season. Go Shohei!

[@vikaspoojari1199]

Same here.. I never watched single game of baseball still don't know rules.. But I heard he can hit and pitch so watching all his video

[@4doorsmorebros]

same man

[@nj2s0N]

Because of ohtani I discover the game of baseball. Here in Brazil its 99% about soccer and because Ohtani incredible story I have luck to watch another amazing teams and athletes... this postseason was pretty nice. Hope Ohtani have a shot in playoffs in the future

[@BobbyU808]

FIELD OF DREAMS Shohei Ohtani just crafted what many believe to be the greatest individual season ever played on the field of dreams. Arguably only Babe Ruth’s 1919 season rises to the level of what Ohtani accomplished this year in a game which is far more evolved today than it was a century ago. Baseball more than any other sport is about numbers so let’s take a deep dive into Shohei’s 2021 numbers: On the mound, Shohei tossed 130.1 innings over 23 starts, finishing the season with a 9-2 record, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.090 WHIP, a 141 ERA+ and 156 strikes outs to 44 walks. In the second half of the season, Shohei upped his pitching game to the tune of a 2.84 ERA and a 69/9 strikeouts-to-walks ratio over 63.1 innings. Shohei has five solid pitches at his disposal, including a fastball which tops out at over 100 MPH and a splitter which was the hardest pitch to hit in the majors this year (.087 batting average against and a 48.5% whiff rate) At the plate, Shohei smacked 26 doubles, a league-leading 8 triples, and 46 home runs to go along with 103 runs, 100 RBI and a 158 OPS+. And for good measure, Shohei swiped 26 bases. Can you imagine what these numbers would have looked like had Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon been in the lineup providing protection for Shohei all season long? We’d be looking at 50+ home runs, 125+ runs, 125+ RBI and an OPS well north of 1.000. Other Shohei fun facts and firsts include: * At 6’4” he is as tall as the average NBA shooting guard * His 21 MPH sprint speed makes him as fast the NFL’s Lamar Jackson * His 28.8 feet-per-second sprint speed ranks him in the 92nd percentile of all major league players * His combined plate appearances as a hitter and pitcher totaled 1172 * Ranked in the top ten in the AL in runs, home runs, OBP, SLG, OPS, walks, triples, extra-base hits, total bases and stolen bases * Hit as many home runs as earned runs allowed * Led the majors in Baseball-Reference WAR (9.0) and FanGraphs WAR (8.1) * Led the majors in Win Probability Added (WPA) and Run Expectancy Wins (REW), the two stats which measure clutch performance * Led the AL with a 1.555 OPS with runners in scoring position * Led the majors in barrel rate (minimum 250 balls in play) and finished in the 97th percentile or higher in average and max exit velocity, hard-hit rate and walk rate * Lead the majors with 24 home runs with an exit velocity of 110+ mph * One of only two players in major league history (along with Willie Mays) with 45+ home runs, 20+ stolen bases and 6+ triples in the same season * First player in MLB history to make multiple pitching starts and lead the league in home runs at any point in the same season since Babe Ruth * First player in MLB history to throw 10+ pitches of 100 mph and hit 10+ home runs with an exit velocity of 110 mph in the same season * First player in MLB history to record 10 home runs and 100 strike outs in the same season * First player in MLB history with 10 pitching appearances and 20+ stolen bases in the same season * First player in MLB history to be selected to the all-star game as a pitcher and a hitter * Named Angels’ MVP and Best Pitcher * Won the Espy for Best MLB Player * Named MLBPA’s Player of the Year * Won the Commissioner’s Award (last awarded in 2014) * Selected as Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year Shohei is an elite pitcher, hitter and runner in an age of specialization but this is not why Shohei is the AL MVP. Shohei is the most valuable player in all of baseball because he is a unicorn doing unicorn things in a world in which unicorns exist only in the imagination of a child. I give you Shohei Ohtani, 2021 American League MVP, and it ain’t even close 👏👏👏

[@cymartindale8781]

More people are watching Baseball because of Shohei then any other time in history. In a divided world with anger politics, craziness, war and death he has been a bright star of hope. He has united people of the world behind a man from Japan that comes to the USA to play a competitive sport in decline for years with the joy of a child. Even his opposing players & teams speak well of him. Giving his all every day in a graceful humble excitement. All I wish is it goes on forever because there has been only 2 things in the news worth watching Baseball and Space.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

It doesn't have anything to do with baseball. He's gorgeous. More videos please!

[@bobhasbrouck1197]

Well said, damn right!

[@zerosumgamez]

Ohtani is the player of the century.

[@ditc6638]

I love you Shohei.. You deserve it..

[@jeffb.i.5574]

The greatest single season by any player in Major league history!

[@itzeditzhd8283]

shohei isn’t the next babe ruth. he’s the first shohei ohtani

[@taze27]

Yes, I'm willing to say this is the start of a 2-way player revolution in MLB. The youngsters coming up 10 years or even 5 years from now will try to do what Shohei has done.

[@Levi-em6ym]

MLB legends and players have spoken. Millions around the world stopped and watched. What an outstanding year of baseball and one young man carried it on his shoulders and with class.

[@bobothegooseman25]

these players just show how they respect shohei for playing the game the way he does and the results of it.. this is an amazing season for all baseball fans and players alike to witness such a once in a lifetime performance as the cliché goes.. congrats to shohei!

[@cloudthao1972]

Ohtani just keeps stacking more awards....he just need to win a championship now, that will be a cherry on the cake. 🙏🙌

[@londzale3163]

Yep. That World Series title is what’s keeping him from being the GoAt. As of right now Right now Ruth is still the 🐐

[@xapie128]

That's why he needs to be traded to a team that can WIN.

[@shotimefans808]

@@xapie128 His a Dodgers.

[@chansamone]

Congratulations on an amazing and historic season.

[@yasinmoradi758]

He's had such an amazing year. Well deserved. Hopefully he can give us 10 to 15 more years of this.

[@maruftanim6975]

Atleast 6-7 years will be enough. Because insane amount of pressure he is taking by doing both pitching and hitting.

[@londzale3163]

1 year is too much. Maintaining this level is not good for his body. To survive for 15 years in the big league he must conserve his energy and be 1 dimensional. I hope he focuses 1 year on just pitching alone and win a Cy-young award. That way he have every major individual award in mlb. No one has won Cy young and MVP and hank Aron and commissioner award.I hope Ohtani becomes that first player to do so!

[@my2l]

@@londzale3163 no it’s not, his coaches actually say he’s benefitting from doing both since he gets overfocused if he only does one thing. Doing both allows him to take his mind off of one side for a bit.

[@londzale3163]

@@my2l well then they better pay him a billion dollars for doing three peoples job every year.

[@my2l]

@@londzale3163 not really, there’s a market value for WAR, 1 WAR on the open market equals about 6-8 million dollars in recent years. If teams can project a consistent 7-8 WAR production from ohtani they will gladly pay market price for it especially considering he brings in a ton of revenue as the most popular player in baseball, 1 billion dollar contract will still not happen tho.

[@feliperomero7981]

Phillies fan here but love Ohtani well deserved…

[@redvelvetissuperior8053]

WELL DESERVED 👑👏

[@skytheblue3924]

Well deserved to Shohei GOATani 🔥What a historic season!

[@mattv4678]

Congrats our king of baseball GOAT

[@zt1239]

Wow!! Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player! Congrats Shohei! Hearing top players in the game go giddy about Ohtani's plays is awesome! Truly deserved!!

[@ricardotomaso7069]

He is simply awesome. I have had the pleasure of watching him play and hope to do it again before too long.

[@zebra31147]

名だたるスーパースター達に称賛されるなんてすごい！本人もすごくうれしいのでは！ 来年も怪我無くフル出場できますように！

[@darinb7966]

Glad to see him get honored in a timely manner. Not when he turns 60.

[@sweetTRS]

Ohtani bags all the awards just as he deserves 🦄

[@officialdakstudios589]

From what I’ve seen, Shohei seems like a great guy who loves life. Keep it up Mr Ohtani

[@user-bm4tf3qc2u]

デフォルトで日本語字幕付けてくれる運営すこ

[@diornoda]

1:01~ ほんとこれ。全力で野球楽しんでる野球少年

[@bibibibibibibi]

Very well deserved ❤️

[@deliriousarmy3940]

The greatest compliment you can receive comes from your peers. Congrats to all winners.

[@sangrimchun7946]

undoubtable mvp season.. congre~~

[@tomphan2584]

this is what I love about baseball, all the players have class and respect each other, ever since I started getting into baseball earlier this year because of Shohei I stop giving a shit about NBA and Football.

[@tednguyen8310]

cuz your asian....never thought an asian can do this

[@Musashi-pd8yq]

@@tednguyen8310 The Japanese baseball players have always played baseball ⚾️ well. Do more research about the history of Japanese major league baseball players and world baseball classic games. 👌

[@taze27]

Handsome, skillful and seems like a genuinely good and humble person. Hes got it all. Congratulations Shohei, you deserve it. Stay healthy and humble! God bless. ❤

[@mirikaku5811]

Shohei must be happy for this one! Be recognized by fellow top players in the league is such an honor for any player. It takes the Best players to recognize a fellow Best player. ‼️🏅🏆⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@N17489]

Now its history 2021 Shohei Ohtani best season ever by a player Next is how and when History will repeat itself

[@TheScotchaholic]

Next year 2022, when Shohei tops 2021's performances.

[@horai_renka]

大谷翔平は日本の宝から世界の宝になった一年でした。怪我がなくてほんとうに良かった！大谷翔平のプレーを見てると何故か感動して涙が出てくる。涙！ どうか、来年も、ずーっと、怪我なく自分をの野球を貫いてください。日本から応援しています❤️

[@dankool688]

Easiest pick in history, most talent as a one way two way whatever player in history ⚾️

[@worldscooleststuffs3422]

He is the Real Life Goro Shigeno! Amazing

[@BryanChance]

I've never heard of this award. LOL Congratulations Ohtani!!

[@caseyjones815]

THE ONLY REASON WHY KIDS START TO ENROLL ON BASEBALL CLASS AGAIN. TATIS AND VLAD ARE RUNNER UPS BUT THIS GUY IS JUST ON ANOTHER LEVEL🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DUI613]

Personally, Baseball has been amazing this year…haven’t seen such excitement since the 90s.

[@robertgallegos4910]

Hit at the HR Derby and Starting Pitcher at the All Star Game!! Don't know if we'll ever see that again

[@queriamorir5662]

Shohei, can’t wait to see you in 2022

[@user-mm7xd2dj7i]

トラウト、レンドンが復活して、そして投手陣の補強もしたエンジェルスを想像しただけでニヤニヤがとまらない。早くも来シーズンが楽しみです。

[@Haji84]

No doubt about that!

[@shoheisaveus]

Ohtani 😍

[@Izakiina]

Welcome my heart ❤️ Love you 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Shohei 📖

[@CR-rw5nk]

シャーザーセミエントラウトw 豪華やな！！ こーゆーPVマジで好き

[@user-ck8xz6up3u]

ohtani means MLB

[@darinb7966]

Very modest and grateful. Thanks for the subtitles. Greatly appreciated.

[@sleeptime5464]

If the best thinks he is the best he must be the best

[@G4MBIT]

The players have spoken.

[@hikotaka4256]

I hope watching his sho-time! Congratulations!

[@user-db9oj1ni4u]

翻訳ありがとうございます♫ 最後にトラ兄…からの賛辞… シャーザーさんベテランの術を是非エンジェル達に伝授してほしいな〜♫ ショウヘイ君おめでとう㊗️

[@scottbailey244]

This guy single handedly brought baseball back from the dead. He is respectful, humble and honorable. We needed someone to cure us from the disease of the woke/wack job political cultural of the last few years. Shohei was the cure.

[@TheMakoyou]

Ohtani said, "This year's performance is the minimum," so I'm looking forward to next year too.

[@ayyyxw7008]

大谷選手おめでとうございます❤️‍🔥

[@javiermendez4845]

👏 congrats Shohei..

[@alexxxxxme]

日本語字幕ついてんのうれしい

[@user-me9os8vq7c]

こうみるとトラウトすごい体してるなぁ

[@chikakotakizawa7561]

大谷選手、本当におめでとうございます！！

[@robertwhitten265]

What a shock!

[@mj7000]

What will happen to Otani in the future? By the time I know that, I won't be there anymore. So it doesn't matter what the finished human beings say. An unconventional two-way player? Isn't that pretty good? He just has to make an immortal record. His challenge is a privilege of youth. -Katsuya Nomura (Great Japanese Manager)

[@betolinni]

The crazy thing is that he believes he can do better.

[@arkanem8663]

I don't think it's crazy.

[@homesweethome9648]

Well he did all of that when he basically still in the middle of recovery from his old surgery..he said it himself, this year its not even his 100% yet

[@user-gb4yc8nm9k]

“活きる為に生きる”

[@otakuchill5358]

Because of DIAMOND NO ACE anime i discover shohie ohtani...

[@user-ut4st6ln8s]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@l.miguel8424]

Even if this world were to crumble away and perish, I want Shohei Ohtani to survive. He may have been selected as a member of the human’s Mars emigration plan? He is a treasure of this planet for me.

[@l.miguel8424]

If I remember right, Shohei has a Testa car whose founder is Elon Musk who is planning human’s Mars emigration.❓🌎👩‍🚀🚀

[@mirikaku5811]

If Shohei would to go to another planet, the first thing he would ask Elon Musk before boarding: “Will I be able to play baseball there?”

[@l.miguel8424]

@@mirikaku5811 That’s right, so E M needs to add 17 players at least without umpiers (I don't know Shohei needs them) to play games. First of all he has to build a dome where they play. It's one of gargantuan projects.

[@nickmaster2854]

@@mirikaku5811 His home runs would literally be out of this world

[@l.miguel8424]

@@nickmaster2854 👍😁

[@copio-journey]

Not to mention Otani, Trout and Posey are too handsome.

[@user-li1xo4lz9y]

コメントしてる面子が凄すぎるw

[@keigoteruya8287]

As a Japanese, I’m really proud of Shohei. This year, every morning I checked MLB news, and his amazing plays gave me courages. Thank you.

[@JJ-if3vr]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@4doorsmorebros]

First time I've seen baseball ngl

[@sigCarLux]

Mamma mia, questo e' un marziano.

[@horai_renka]

私は投げている時の翔平が好き。なぜなら見てられる時間が長いから。笑い。 打ってるときは、神みたい(⌒▽⌒)か結局どちらも好き❤️ これからも応援しています。

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

🥂✨CONGRATU🎊✨LATIONS🎉🎆🍒🎂👆✨✌️🍨🐝🕊️🥂おめでとうございます🙌大好き❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️真っ直ぐ翔んで来年も🙆がんばってください！🌈LOVEandoPEACE🌈

[@Dtfhivhiydiyfiyhhdugxu]

ハーパー車で録ったんかい！ トラウト家広！

[@aki_29_yosi]

コメントの選手が化け物ばっかりで草

[@user-pk5zi3mf9q]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@jakeboss1655]

Big surprise! Not. Kid is gonna get all the awards....and he will continue to do so if he does this every year, which I would not put passed him, maybe a few more years...then just be amazing hitter or amazing hitter...

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

可愛🐹大谷翔平選手！最優秀選手！おめでとうございます🎊👆ありがとうございます🍮

[@user-gw8gb2ri7q]

字幕助かります😭

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

ＳＨＯＨＥＹＯＨＴＡＮＩ！🎆LOVE！LOVE！I LOVE💕YOU！

[@willruelas3529]

We have the two best talents in professional baseball and we can't win our division, so terrible team needs reevaluated from prospects scouts all the way to management and ownership

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

🕊️おつかれさまです😃笑顔大好き❤️大谷翔平選手しか勝たん😘OnlyLOVE💕 🍏❣️🍎RESPECT 🐿️❣️🐿️happy❣️❣️❣️

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

🎃Happy🎉Halloween🎃 🐹⚾🐝LOVE💛🐤🐣🐥from🇯🇵から大好き❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 大谷翔平選手🦀🍮🍭🌟🍬☀️

[@wtpmj4545]

字幕設定していないのに、日本語字幕が自動でテロップされている‼️

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

最強✨本当におめでとうございます✨🌜💝🐏愛しています❤️😘❣️🐕❣️大好き❤️大谷翔平選手大好き❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️健康第一❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️🍀🐝🍀🦉🍀

[@user-gl9cf6jo6r]

Happiness❣️❣️❣️😙🍧🎂🍰🍦🍮🍻💋😘

[@pohaku39]

ポージー、イケメンでびっくり！ ハーパー、車内でびっくり！

[@wilburwood8261]

素晴らしいんだが、ゲレーロ、タティス、ぺレス、ダルビッシュ、デグロムらのコメントも聞きたかった。

[@noname-dk7ri]

このコメントしてる選手達は今回の表彰の別部門を受賞した選手達と同僚のトラウト。

[@user-em9xt8ce5c]

これもうさMLB全体のMVP貰いすぎて、記者投票のア・リーグMVPがあんまり盛り上がらなそうで草

[@wr7416]

相対的に価値が低くなってて草

[@j3gcen182]

1998年から2020年の22年間にわたって選手としては12人しか表彰されていないコミッショナー特別表彰を7年ぶりに表彰された時点で、毎年出てくるア・リーグMVPより価値が高いと思ってしまう

[@SupeDefy]

More like 6 tool player.

[@painsnotyourname4762]

Vlad in 6

[@NoName-bh4pf]

Ohtani in 4

[@DetroitCourage]

Vlad who??

[@user-fb7wz7gh8f]

ええす、で、よばん、こんな、やつ、はじめて、しよう、へい、くん、さいこう！わあるどしりいず、ちやんぴおん、に、ならなかつたら、いみがない、しようへい、わかつて、る、から、うえです、よ、こども、たちの、どりいむ、です！

[@akabeko.]

小室眞子騒動で日本全体がお通夜のような暗い雰囲気に包まれている中で、パーっと青空が広がりました。ありがとうございました。

[@13kenbu]

一部でお通夜なだけで、大半は普通に結婚おめでとうなんだよなぁ......。 というかこんな場で日本国内の話題を持ち出すなよ、非常識。 ただただ大谷選手おめでとうとだけ言っとけ。

[@ainomamaniwagamamanibokuhakimi]

@@13kenbu 日本国民の大半がおめでとうだったらヤフコメ欄が閉鎖になったりなんかしねーよ（苦笑）

[@RED_BEKO]

@@13kenbu 世界の皆さん、これが日本の悪しき習慣である「同調圧力」ですよ〜

[@Cactus_Bouncer]

英語圏の公式動画に日本語で恥ずかしいコメ書き込むなよ。 ワンタップで全世界の言語に翻訳できるんだぞ。

[@keisukeh1066]

@@13kenbu こんな素晴らしい動画に小室なんかの話題ぶっ込むセンスはあまり良くないかもしれんけど笑、国民の多くが残念だ感じてるのは事実。