LA's Big Three: First-Time Interview

[@odysseusdadon1234]

Who else is watching this after they won the World Series?

[@joseluisperez3211]

Yes

[@djrivers3986]

abc 123 gematria

[@johnh2084]

Here

[@Kingkongmental]

Me

[@christopherjuarez70]

Over here

[@AlexNielsonMetalJoystick69]

And they won it all their first year together. What a special season

[@djrivers3986]

@@AlexNielsonMetalJoystick69 learn gematria

[@djrivers3986]

@@AlexNielsonMetalJoystick69 all scripted and rigged. learn gematria

[@christopherorrante289]

​@@djrivers3986Why do you keep typing the same stuff in different comments? Hush now

[@djrivers3986]

@christopherorrante289 listen to Zachary closely

[@djrivers3986]

@christopherorrante289 so you will wake up to the spell you are under

[@chakm9]

Now they are champions together

[@Jlomb436]

So cool watching this now. The selfless thoughts and actions got them to a championship. So amazing.

[@djrivers3986]

@@chakm9 learn gematria

[@djrivers3986]

@@Jlomb436 so rigged and scripted learn gematria

[@Cameron23999]

@@djrivers3986bro what . Yankees loss 4-1 . Rigged my ass

[@djrivers3986]

@Cameron23999 you watch GEMATRIA EFFECT SPORTS

[@dnavl]

Not a Dodger fan but man you can't help but love this trio. No underlying ego, just humbleness but definitely no lack of confidence either..

[@andy7376]

I’m a Pirates fan but I can’t help but agree with you. This trio is awesome and if Paul Skenes gets traded to the Dodgers one day, I’m an automatic Dodgers fan

[@Isidore-x6d]

Shohei, His insane pitching and hitting records with the Angels were practically forgotten by MLB on purpose, simply because no one could believe them. That’s why the Angels’ players and fans remain the sole witnesses to his greatness.

[@gregbanda9924]

0:21 "20 thats it" lol Sho-Time was like alright bet I'm gonna create the 50-50 Club.

[@siphosethumbaba7559]

😂😂😂

[@noecancino]

exactly my thought 😂

[@jmk0822]

Every time you see Shohei speaking English is awesome

[@cityhd8916]

he can speak some Spanish too.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

interperter fired

[@evasegod]

​@@jamesnguyen7069gotta be one of the funniest things ive read in a while

[@Cr3dit]

@@jamesnguyen7069 He never needed him 😂

[@jmk0822]

@@DwayneTate-p3i Ichiro did the same exact thing he spoke English but still used a translator, it's more common than you think

[@rightersbloc]

All so humble.

[@rileychin7476]

yeah they should be they played horrible in the playoffs last year

[@jaxonbaker2512]

@@rileychin7476*every year

[@jonr7364]

they should be, they get humbled every october like clockwork.

[@raffigorski6850]

And cute! Especially Shohei!

[@702_el_maloso5]

So weird that now, he's 4 wins away from a world series. Everything accomplished in the first year. Knock on 🪵. Let's go Dodgers

[@recess42]

Shohei at 54/57 currently. “One thing, he didn’t steal more bases than Freddie!” was the moment Shohei decided “alright, I have to show them I’m one of the best in the league at stealing bases too.”

[@unknowableroom]

Watching history right here! But seriously, it's nice to see these big names sit down in a relaxed conversation. But more of these please!

[@Roadkillah]

Ohtani end up creating the 50/50 club (54/59) actually almost won the triple crown, division champion,swept SD ,beat the Phillies, and won the world series against the tigers all the first year !! and took his 3rd MVP,2nd in a row ,both in America and national leagues, and he's an elite pitcher recovering from his second elbow surgery

[@jayvee8082]

7 months later - first ever 50/50 season - 2 walk off grand slams (one for 40/40, one in the WS) - back to back to back homer game - playoff choker narratives disappeared - WORLD SERIES CHAMPS

[@jmiogo]

Thanks. And tell Shohei his English is fantastic. Really great to hear him speak first hand.

[@ttman1233]

It's always seemed to me that Shohei understood the questions in english, but deferred to Ippei to translate, because of course everyone in Japan wants to hear it first hand, but yes, Shohei's english is not bad at all!

[@sootchh4055]

He has been in the MLB for 6 years now, so he obviously can understand enough English to casually chat with teammates and coaches. But when it comes to answering serious questions from the media, he should use an interpreter. There's a massive difference between understanding what's been said/asked, and being able to answer professionally and politely in a foreign language.

[@theways07]

He speaks it. Just chooses to use a translator because it keeps his thoughts true and authentic in his native Japanese

[@Panzas00769]

Well he’s gonna have to now LOL

[@theways07]

@@Panzas00769 likely not. They have another translator for him. You’d still see him speak Japanese in front of media

[@aznbond007]

"We need to get Shohei in the playoffs" - such a big brother comment, love the energy

[@ashleyelll]

got to the world series! 💙

[@ryanwilliams4561]

@@ashleyellllet’s win it all! 💙⚾️

[@a5-30-31cts]

They just won it all!

[@ashleyelll]

@@ryanwilliams4561 we did it! wooooo!!! 💙⚾

[@js77986]

They got him a championship 🏆

[@andrewliu111]

This is the best big 3 I’ve ever seen in baseball. Maybe I’m too young to know other great ones (since I only started to follow MLB since 2014), but these 3 are incredible. When Ohtani struggled in the WS, Betts and freeman stepped up. When freeman struggled against the padres and Mets, Ohtani and Betts stepped up. That’s the total opposite of the Yankees’ big 3.

[@EdgewoodTennis]

2023 season MVP voting: Shohei - AL MVP Mookie - NL MVP #2 Freddie - NL MVP #3 That's a scary line up for any pitcher.

[@welcomebackpotter722]

yeah and if Acuna didn't have such an amazing season mookie and freddie would have been 1/2

[@reversetiki2984]

Shohei NL MVP*

[@32mcflow]

these 3 together, looks absolutely right!

[@davidchung5885]

Let's GO DODGERS!!!

[@brianc469]

@bobbleheadbob ​How is it gaming the system? They're following the rules since there's no limit on how much money you can defer

[@noahdavis3924]

Looking like future NLDS exits

[@miamiheat109]

how is it gaming the system if that literally is the system though@bobbleheadbob

[@BeerCanDan93]

@bobbleheadbobgood thing no one cares or needs you or any other cry baby to root for them

[@christianlarson7259]

This is most epic Dodger meeting in history. What makes it so special is not only these guys are talented D blue, but they are great people, role models, have their own great character but also bond as brothers. Love it.

[@yukit4305]

As a Japanese, I am just so proud of Shohei and happy to know that his new team is so welcoming to him. Hope he will have lots of fun in his new team and finally make it to the playoffs because that is where he really belongs and exhibit his SHOTIME!

[@kuroneko7022]

Please ignore the rude, ignorant comments about gambling. There are people who are really envious of Ohtani getting such a big contract but majority of Americans, from what I can tell, like Ohtani for the great professional he is.

[@dsuttajit]

And Ohtani won his first WS Championship with the Dodgers

[@cityhd8916]

this is the last time we gonna see Ippei lmao

[@antonioreyes7427]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrAitraining]

That's a good bet

[@antonioreyes7427]

@@MrAitraining hahahah that is a good one.

[@potluck5896]

It wasn't, he got caught.@@MrAitraining

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

Sad but hilarious

[@pukes6273]

Oh yesss!! this is the type of interview I've been waiting for. Chill, friendly bantering between the big three players of the Dodgers!

[@FajarRiyadi-h8g]

Love the chemistry..the respect towards one another. They are just team players with one goal to win the pennant.

[@MrKrushgutz]

I hope they all stay healthy

[@vongoethe111]

From your mouth to God's ears.

[@Laremy]

Just worry about Ohtani staying out of prison

[@justinwaddell2956]

I hope none of them stay healthy.

[@LAbigsnoopac]

@@Laremy and being suspended…

[@ellaalbios4806]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rjcupid]

This is one of the most exciting and likeable trios that I’ve ever seen in my almost 40 years of watching baseball. Also, it’s great for baseball as a global sport. Hopefully we’ll get to see some Shohei heroics in the playoffs soon!

[@djrivers3986]

@@rjcupid learn gematria

[@jhacjhac9852]

Oh i love this trio..i can see a great bond already ..the chemistry is there..hope they could bring shohei to playoffs and WS..that would be fun to watch🤞

[@bryanv30]

Watching this back tn hits hard

[@gabos7892]

"One thing though, he didn't steal more bases than Freddie!" boy did that age well.

[@gsjackson34]

Neither did Ohtani's translator. Definitely a look of concern about something on his face. Probably just days later that the hammer fell.

[@velfare]

And he took it personally

[@milesreid6324]

“You makin us look bad, CP time” 🤣🤣🤣 I feel that hahahaha

[@lauramolen9453]

Freddie’s smile and laugh ❤

[@long-time-first-time]

Regardless of which team you root for, how can anybody dislike any of these 3 guys?

[@mofosoto]

Because they’re greedy money grubbing phonies

[@derekw1267]

Easy. hes an gambling addict

[@long-time-first-time]

​@@derekw1267うそつき

[@DDwarzone25]

Because FTD

[@gfox9295]

Because they should have stayed on the Braves, stayed on the Red Sox, and... not paid $4.5 mil to an illegal bookie.

[@Michorizo323]

Ohtani is the best I swear we better appreciate this guy

[@derekw1267]

sure i appreciate that hes a gambling addict

[@AICaliceinchains]

@@derekw1267All you guys making assumptions or even stating them as facts before knowing more than a bit of evidence is really just speaking for how short your thought process can possibly be.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

They did the same thing with Trevor Bauer and how’d that turn out, totally sickening man. Gotta be so over the top , like making outlandish who’s gonna do better and better and better. Maybe like the guys said, let’s see how it goes…. They all feel uncomfortable and shit to make the new guy feel weird and they already know how humble he is, doesn’t need to be weird just let sports happen naturally, then the real hits and its actually natural. Sports don’t have to be fake at all and yet the riggedness feels realer every year, I seriously don’t want to feel that way but it’s hard to get over strangeness every year that tends to blow everything in all sports. Too much money to speak up, it doesn’t need to be that way.

[@wereal1826]

@@derekw1267Cry about it. Someone is still crying that Ohtani didn’t go to their poverty team

[@Calaf368]

@@derekw1267 It's been proven that Ohtani is not involved in any impropriety . It's time for the haters to shut up!

[@johngarcia3960]

I'm a Giants fan n also a fan of the game and Otani is my favorite player, personally Dodger are going to Win alot games in the future

[@KPD017]

Same here!!!

[@gregery_green]

This aged like fine wine

[@desireenichole_]

These are world class players! On and off the field!!! So proud to rep the dodgers and these outstanding men!!! ONE MORE!!! 🎉

[@Rosemarry467]

They all are great players as one team. Back to back. It is the key to win the games. Hope they stay together for next few seasons. ❤🙏👍👏

[@dukelindsey4192]

Now they’re champions and more to come!

[@FinchelFan728]

These three all seem like such good guys

[@emmanuelwood8702]

Harold Reynolds one of the best Interviewers.

[@Hiro-xr3zu]

Man, Harold Reynolds is a one-of-a-kind. What an amazing guy!

[@JasonJia909]

Not every former player can be a great interviewer. He’s a rare one

[@luisvaldez4157]

I don't like his analysis of the game, too old school for me. But it was a great interview. He can relate to the players for sure.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

@@luisvaldez4157 Dude, what is “old school” about his analysis? People that say this sound dumb . He played in the Major leagues for a long time and played with some of the greatest players of all time . Maybe you should listen instead of making a stupid judgement call and you’d find out that he actually knows what he’s talking about and hes not “old school “ at all.

[@BrockSmithin]

@@emmanuelwood8702 off your knees lil bro

[@lovethieves1383]

The MV3 interview is extremely rare. Nice!

[@ahmadburhanhabibi]

Here after world series. What a trio ✨

[@TheAaronetic]

After enduring the McCourt years, it's awesome as a Dodger fan to see them in such a great position to win multiple titles! Let's see if these guys can get it done.

[@thegoodfella2045]

Lol McCourts been gone since 2013.. it’s taken a long time for us to get here, the damn Royals and nationals won a World Series before us

[@sitbone3]

That hasn't aged well.

[@thegoodfella2045]

@@sitbone3 it hasn’t we got a lot to prove especially after 2022 and 2023 1-7 in playoffs…

[@thomasguerra6810]

I think what you’re trying to say is, we’ve been very lucky to have owners that put an elite team on the field every year since Frank owned the team. Unfortunately, they haven’t won title(s). But not to discredit, it’s hard enough to get to the playoffs every year, let alone for a decade straight. But yes, the McCourt years AND the Fox years were rough as a Dodgers fan.

[@pyrosaxplayer12]

In the final stage, now. To echo you; "Let's see if these guys can get it done!"

[@brandonberdeja668]

I’m a Padres fan but man I love these guys they’re amazing

[@SomeDudeOnYoutube16]

freddy seems like such a good dude, all of them really. dodgers babyyyyy

[@javianjohnson8746]

Its currently October so that means that its SHOHTIME BABY 💙

[@Nateberries]

watching this before the WS with all the hope in my heart

[@Alex-vy8on]

Go dodgers

[@andrespaz989]

Freddie with the grand slam walk off 🎉

[@Nateberries]

@@andrespaz989 YESSIRRRRRRR 🗣️‼️

[@Choi-gg]

I hope your heart is full buddy.

[@Nateberries]

@ YESSIR IT IS GO DODGERS 💙⚾️

[@gabos7892]

Man that translator is really good! I'm sure he's going to do great things for the Dodgers.

[@specter290]

lol what

[@youlikethischainits3dollar157]

Reading this 7 months later. The translator disappointed a lot of fans fr.

[@002redu]

The fact that Freddie said, "I hope we all stay healthy" and only Shohei was ok entering the post season, and they still won it all. That is amazing

[@djjesse1294]

Nothing but class, wow! My respect.

[@N1120A]

Amazing to see how Mookie and Freddie demonstrate zero envy over the money.

[@sophiehearthi6998]

watching this video again . a day before the WS. Go Dodgers 💙💙💙

[@TheMare-d3z]

Never seen before..... You can feel 2024 was going to be a good year after watching these happy guys 💙💦💙💦

[@afrahadina4899]

MY FAVORITE TRIO!!💙💙💙

[@euffemgrain]

Hi

[@ashleyelll]

7:46 aw they did it! got to the world series

[@babymilo79]

came across this after watching game 1 of the world series! Lets go Dodgers~!

[@SebasFx-r2n]

Looking back at it they called it

[@IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor]

Mookie’s advice to Shohei about his marriage: “Just say yes.” Mookie’s wife is so lucky 😊

[@ModularLanding]

So cool to watch this now after Shohei’s 50/50. They already have mad respect for him, but even they could never have predicted this season or his monster 6/6 10RBI 3HR 2SB game. What a season!

[@MLBobsessed11]

I’m a reds fan but I love these three. They’re all so hilarious 😂

[@jamesreynolds9673]

Mook must have taken that homerun question to to heart. Dude got 5 already

[@djrivers3986]

@@jamesreynolds9673 learn gematria

[@ZatharticTendencies]

Glad I got see this Trios first ever game together at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota against the Twins. Saw the Big of NY Yankees the other week at the same stadium. I see the Rangers this weekend. Special season for me I’ll never forget.

[@tatoforever]

Mookie is a complete all around elite player! Can play any position, got a cannon arm, has speed, steals bases, hit dingers and scores a ton. Same for Freddie only that he plays 1B exclusively. And Shohei obviously, is the modern Baby Ruth (with a baby face bonus too)! Mookie got da swag and Freeman the smile! Explosive trio... :V

[@rubenedakkara9227]

Who here after winning the title. Dodgers baby

[@dsuttajit]

Me

[@Kollypcccch]

Now its october ..😂 They need to play this opening night on Friday game one of the World Series

[@pirateking7798]

We need Shohei in October! Everyone needs to see it!

[@lacosa24x]

We’re here

[@dalegribble1560]

Shohei Ohtani IS Mr. Baseball.

[@kay-sh3vg]

Shohei reached 50/50 omg.. different level

[@Jbryan23]

Braves fan here, those are 3 really good dudes and role models for young players to look up to, no doubt! Dodgers will definitely be in the hunt come October, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. I'm just glad opening day is near! Good luck to the Dodgers, and we will see you guys in LA early May for a great matchup and a fun series!

[@cardenas86pcec]

Gonna be some epic games between our squad and yours. Good luck sir and hope we see you guys in October! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🙏

[@Jbryan23]

@cardenas86pcec Round 1 goes to the Dodgers for kicking our butts in LA! You guys look to be in playoff mode early for sure. Hope we can get back on track and do better in Atlanta! :)

[@michaelchen7877]

And they did it 🔥

[@nathangold5759]

I love how they’re all honest

[@gfox9295]

Hmmm.

[@johnh2084]

Congrats guys. You all deserved it. 🎉🎉🎉

[@LilyJames-v1k]

He’s so charming😍😍😍

[@anthonyventura9950]

Adorable.

[@kenny0626]

The vibe is so awesome.

[@gfox9295]

Wellllll...

[@Daniel.dariz65]

Love being a dodger fan. Win or lose. Greatest city on earth💯

[@derekw1267]

bandwagoner

[@LilyJames-v1k]

Perfection.

[@happinessfaithfulness]

Who else is watching this the day AFTER they won and freeman is MVP

[@NetoHernánÇòrtēz]

Yes sir ! Hindsight 20/20!

[@marilougalad5667]

am here

[@dsuttajit]

Me

[@barrycowan3540]

Man, we're so lucky to have these 3 guys in Blue!

[@Mugen3]

I really enjoyed rewatching this after we won the WS!

[@ExileOfSand]

Its funny to look back at the questions, and see what Shohei did this year. Where he ended up basically leading in everything

[@swatisquantum]

what a joy to watch. have been away from baseball for far too long.. and i dont know why, but the spark is back.

[@nathangold5759]

The trio all end in “ee,” Ohtani, Freddie, Mookie, you see

[@ads06.1]

Absolutely love this interview and I’m a devoted OHTANI-SAN fan and follower. First and foremost, I’ve always believed that OHTANI-SAN’s club house, teammate, and leadership value is triple whatever he’s worth on the field. It was never more evident in the Tokyo Olympics and 2023 World Baseball Classic. There is no one like him. Also, his personal and professional qualities and character are a reflection of and insight to Japan culture and customs that are engrained in every facet of society. OHTANI-SAN embodies the best of Nippon. I would absolutely love to see the Dodgers build a Japanese all star team and include Nippon Processional Baseball coaches to their staff and organization. Last, I can say I’m forever blessed in having lived and worked in Japan for 9 years and I know in my heart and mind that the U.S. has so much that it can learn and emulate from OHTANI-SAN, Japanese baseball from the youth leagues to the Nippon Professional Baseball league, and Japanese society and culture. In fact I’d go so far as to say that emulating Japan would transform and revolutionize many facets of the U.S. from youth sports, professional sports, and to education, society, business, and politics. Thank you for conducting and sharing this wonderful interview, go Dodgers, and 日本が大好きです 🙏❤️🇯🇵🎌

[@RockettServehard-li1do]

Great interview nice to see these guys getting along. I hope the dodgers score a thousand runs and win the World Series.

[@toothumbs]

How could I not have seen this sooner! What an awesome interview

[@berrypartyy]

and here they are!!! chasing a world series!!!!

[@Matcha-zp5zv6lw4s]

I am a Japanese person who discovered the charm of MLB since Hideo Nomo joined the Dodgers. When asked about MLB teams, I think of the Dodgers more than the Yankees. Sorry, Hideki Matsui. Sorry, Ichiro.

[@sootchh4055]

わかるわかる👍

[@zachariahyager3115]

Man these guys are going to have fun this year. The vibe is right

[@gfox9295]

The vibe is certainly something.

[@kellypremium8507]

You were right!!!

[@Ezeziel2324]

It’s so awesome watching this after we won! Love the unselfish of our stars. They Not Like Us 🫡💙🤍

[@trifonovfan9819]

Shohei is gorgeous!

[@flkadsjf4662]

He didn't steal more bases than freddy. Ohtani: I took that personally. (Steals 42 bases)

[@liawoodi]

And now 46 😂

[@treybingarape3688]

Make that 50+ 😅

[@candywong4419]

55

[@1t0n_retr05]

It's such a beautiful thing seeing these 3 together, just genuine amazing talented group of guys! Respect 🙏💯👏⚾️🔵⚾️🔵⚾️🔵

[@timklafke4712]

This aged incredibly well. World series champs

[@troydornbusch5222]

who would have thought Ohtani would lead in all of them.

[@user-ry6cb2vr2p]

everyone

[@Everclear51]

YUP!

[@kennynakawaki]

7:50 7 months later since this interview, now they have a chance at the World Series 🙌🏻

[@bizzz.R]

Editor needs a raise! Wish more editors would go the extra length and show the clips. Bravo!

[@ktnxhenry2]

Re-watching this now as the Dodgers aim to clinch the division - the postseason will be electric

[@aaronchang7689]

Shohei：Yes now I can speak English Dodgers Staff: Aite, bye Ippei

[@BrendaBip]

Tell Shohei he didn’t steal more then Freddie and Shohei goes and becomes first member of the 50/50 club

[@Dodgers-sw2uk]

6:02 Mookie absolutely cares, he is a completely diffuse hitter when he doesn’t bat lead off

[@eamonkelley3811]

Right when was the last time Mookie didn't bat lead off? Like 2015

[@sreprezents]

The spotlight will be on L.A. for sure. I saw Yoshinobu Yamamoto in his 1st spring training game. Yamamoto works fast and his forkball is nasty. Expect teams to try to slow him down to break his rhythm.

[@becka5378]

Would love for them to do a "year later" interview like this, seeing their reaction to the stats

[@philipschifano5876]

It is amazing what winning a World Series does. I’ve been watching dodger stuff. Since

[@worklaughplay]

Watching this after game 3 of the WS. They either gonna sweep or win it all. Either way, an incredible tide. Go Dodgers!!!

[@KJ-vc3sw]

Nice interview. Fun stuff. Exited about this fantastic trio. Let's also give the rest of the team some love. Can't win without them.

[@USveteran83]

And now we are battling for a World Series bid….as a life long die hard dodgers fan…i loved seeing this. Freddie, i hope your ankle is holding up and you are a straight beast!! LETS GO DODGERSSSSSSS!!!!💙⚾️🧢