Matchup of a lifetime! Shohei Ohtani faces Mike Trout with the World Baseball Classic on the line!

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[@BryanChance]

This is like a story book ending. Team captain vs team captain, bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, 2 strikes, 3 balls. This is the most intense at ball I've ever seen. Congratulations team Japan. Thank you to all the teams for making this such a memorable event.

[@user-oe1fe9zh3v]

The Japanese team has not decided on a captain. They are naturally united around Ohtani and Darvish. (from Japanese)

[@airtioteclint]

​@@user-oe1fe9zh3vwell Ohtani was carrying the flag at the beginning, and he gave them a pep talk in the clubhouse. Sure seems like the captain to me.

[@alg7970]

Top of the ninth

[@willywonka4340]

​​​​@@user-oe1fe9zh3v the way Darvish has been performing in this year's WBC, to be honest, he doesn't have the makings of the team's captain. Gomennasai! 😅

[@gailburgess1470]

@@user-oe1fe9zh3v drei Wochen mit dem Bus zu

[@CZsWorld]

Still can't believe it ended like this. It's hard to imagine there will ever be a better moment in another WBC.

[@user-fd7yd3rk1i]

同是天使人，相煎何太急

[@mao5787]

I remember a scene with Mariano Rivera VS Ichiro Suzuki, when the cast said "Couple of future Hall Of Famers, head to head" and then Ichiro blasts a walk-off homer. This Ohtani VS Trout scene is another "Couple of future Hall Of Famers, head to head". This time pitcher wins. This is the "true World Series"

[@SeaTK610]

We need our star pitchers they had their gunners

[@alexlu713]

@@mao5787 This is it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHmUaHSnp69gZ68

[@joechu9134]

my previous favorite baseball moment (up until this at bat) was Ichiro vs Lim Chang-yong in the 2009 WBC final. The intensity from that at bat was unrivaled until today. On one side it was Ichiro representing Japan, enough said. On the other side was Lim, the best closer Korea had at the time. Both country have a strong sense of national pride, not to mention they are age-old rivals especially when it comes to baseball. (On a side note, Korea provoked Japan in the previous round by planting a flag on the mount after winning on the Japanese home soil, but Japan still got through the round) Top of the 10th inning, with each country's pride on the line, Lim Chang-yong was giving it all and Ichiro was taking it in like a quiet samurai that he is. Lim was dishing consecutive heaters with movement, but Ichiro stood his ground, foul tipping Lim 3 times facing a 2-2 count, and finally sending the ball to centre field giving Japan the lead and Japan closed it out in the final inning. Another anecdote here is Lim was actually given the sign to either walk Ichiro, or pitch around the zone. However he ignored it and proceeded to take on Ichiro. This just shows how important a 1st-tier international competition (like FIFA world cup) is for the sport. I didn't think that moment could be topped at the time, who knew we'd be blessed with Ohtani just so soon after? What a time to be alive as a baseball fan, which the WBC has re-ignited me to be.

[@rebeccaellsbury73]

Mike Trout had 3 swinging strikes in this at bat. That only happened 24 times out of Trout’s 6,174 total MLB at bats.

[@bloody.two-yo]

Wow

[@nekomusume3010]

Mike Trout is a superstar,too.

[@kousei7550]

そのうち2回はダルビッシュと聞いた

[@BlanBlan19901990]

Can you believe some dude in the comments said he is overrated? Can you believe 8 people agreed with that guy?

[@TrzanLifts]

@@nekomusume3010 more than superstar, a contender for the GOAT position

[@KeepItReal213]

Im watching this 9 months later and still get chills. What an amazing moment in baseball history‼️

[@user-tu2if6ir5g]

American?

[@MacLethal]

The biggest moment in baseball in 2023, happened before the season even started. Lol Unbelievable. Baseball wins.

[@febafu]

Yeah a baseball world championship adds something to the sports not even the world series can add. I don't see why this championship and the MLB cannot live together...

[@atlbraves1983]

@@GG-tb4ru imagine thinking one or two players can carry a team to 120 wins. Couldn’t be you 🤡

[@kidnicky7489]

Hi Dave

[@RodSerling.]

An exhibition at bat? Naw fam you wrong for that. Wait till October buddy

[@Devdog1978]

So true

[@JK-ef4zz]

“Baseball wins tonight.” Thank you Trout. Thank you Ohtani.

[@younggoose7315]

Thanks for striking out - Japan fan here

[@syts77]

Yeah, Japan f.ed you up

[@user-po5vm3fb2z]

Thank you all teams. Thank you all baseball fans.

[@younggoose7315]

@@user-po5vm3fb2z thank you to trout for striking out

[@tkubo7975]

No thank you mad dog😅

[@red23rd]

Man this is better than movie, Im 40 years old and this is one of the best baseball moments in my life.. Either Trout or Ohtani, the best vs the best, captain vs captain, teammate, 3-2, 2 out, Japan lead only by 1, world championship on the line, awesome just awesome. When the semifinal ended I thought we couldn't get better than that, that was another great match, classic ending, then we had this final

[@sabotto9]

Ohtani has a different face when he is a hitter and a pitcher. When he is a hitter, he looks like he is enjoying baseball. When he is a pitcher, he is aggressive and full of fighting spirit.

[@Ohtanisyan]

本当にその通りですね。 優しい表情も魅力的ですが、強さが満ちあふれた表情も好きです！😎

[@zhoubaidinh403]

The Samurai way...controlled violence.

[@WauPachi]

的確な説明

[@jhacjhac9852]

thats why they call him the unicorn🦄

[@kevindst]

When he's hitter, he's Shohei. When he's pitcher, he's Ohtani.

[@jadoc3767]

The fact that the WBC ended with THIS match up, feels like something straight out of a movie.

[@happydude9541]

Or an anime....

[@danielwarren3138]

@@happydude9541 definitely an anime considering who won

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

@@danielwarren3138 someone’s going to call you a racist with that comment. Not me, but someone will…😂

[@the_claydog02]

*Waiting for SportStorm to step in* 😅

[@blatzstats]

@@EweCantHandletheTruth I'm Japanese... but that comment got me😂😂😂

[@Jayson_Tatum]

The statement "tonight, baseball wins" says it all. You couldn't ask for any better. The two best baseball teams, the two best baseball players, 1 on 1, no messing around, just straight up. Ohtani is incredible. As a US citizen, this one is tough, but as an overall baseball fan, you couldn't ask for better... kudos to both. Just wow.

[@LuigiDesde1907]

mr TaTum MVP

[@Droski.]

thank you jason tatum. top ten of your best plays are coming soon!

[@danielkim672]

crazy you have time to make a comment while playing a game at the same time!

[@robertotampioc7318]

Baseball version of messi vs ronaldo… MLB needs to market their brewing rivalry for the sake of sport of baseball…. Soccer became more popular than ever due to rivalries

[@edlawn5481]

@@robertotampioc7318 Baseball needs marketable players. Baseball players used to be household names, that hasn't been the case for a long time.

[@keir5152]

When this match was settled, I was saddened. I know how passionate Otani and Trout have been about the WBC. I have always rooted for Japan, but I didn't want either Otani or Trout to lose. They are both winners. I will always remember that.

[@tempusnon2157]

Amen

[@berryleung7288]

Well, as the USA team manager said, the true winner is BASEBALL😊!

[@greeenbluebabys]

Baseball wins! U.S. wins! JPN wins! But, LAA is still losing…

[@KeepItReal213]

Sorry not everyone can get a metal.

[@nomad6514]

This is better than a movie

[@boomboom5927]

fr

[@toddcunningham3213]

Can we do this every year? This was the best WBC we've ever had by far.

[@adlilzafri2322]

I think it'd be better if it were a 4 year thing like the world cup or the olympics

[@ponponpon160]

毎年は難しいかもしれない

[@bx5009]

Team owner: NO!

[@thedude3065]

it's every three years it's better that way it makes the hype all the more palpable the fact that we waited six years for this one might just make it the most gratifying we'll ever see

[@ancidoxgjskxi]

As a Japanese, Japan won this time, but the US majors are still the best in the world. And don't forget Trout's respect for him for having the best face. He is still the best hitter. I would like to thank him for putting together a great match. thank you.

[@Paraglare]

As a American I am sad that we lose but Japan played very well! You guys deserve this win and may the of the best win next time! 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵

[@hyattglobalist9848]

USA team can't beat Japan baseball team. History proves this.

[@Channel-23s]

@@hyattglobalist9848 ehh most of history has been a team that hasn’t really tried and America has won before this event is okay but isn’t as close as if it was more important then the Olympics there’s definitely players that sit out at home

[@kruskisking2062]

@@hyattglobalist9848 what are you talking about? USA beat Japan in 2017.

[@zach177]

Japan pitching is what won the game. USA had so many chances to win this game but blew it. Japan was not that impressive tonight

[@tfredrick01]

as an american trout cant lick ohtani jock strap.

[@savedasrob]

throws a 100 mph cutter and ends it with a nasty 87 slider, that pitch was insane

[@KeepItReal213]

His pitching package and command is insane‼️

[@riririrri1748]

Man I’m not even Japanese but I’m happy for them they are one of the most hard working people I’ve met. I’m a US Navy stationed in Japan so I got tight knit with Japanese people. Salute!

[@authority.aka.03]

For peace. from Japan

[@otes63]

Thank you ！ We Are Respect For American Baseball Players． From Japan.

[@polonorth9243]

I respect your"BIG" heart

[@Raptorsified]

Please prevent your fellow servicemembers from raping our women. Thanks and enjoy your stay.

[@chrisk1607]

A lot of people have been asking for Ohtani vs Trout, but I don't think anyone expected it to be this good. I really think this will go down as the greatest at bat in the history of baseball.

[@jamesreeese5222]

Yikes. Not even top 20. Trout missed two meatballs right down the pipe without even fouling one off.

[@joekoe97]

Meatballs? They were 100mph heaters.

[@KT-bt2ed]

大谷が最高の球を投げ、トラウトが最高のスイングをする。 2人が対峙してる姿を見るのは最高の娯楽だった。 今シーズンが最高になる事の序章である事を期待します。 2人で20WARを期待。

[@notafanboy250]

@@jamesreeese5222 There's historical significance in the encounter and I'm just glad I got to witness it live.

[@MacLethal]

@@jamesreeese5222 Calling those meatballs is just… lol

[@alinadacat326]

As Angels' fan, what more to ask for other than to see the two best players going at each other.. 😂 What an epic matchup!!🎉

[@poporosson]

Win is.

[@user-nf3cr5cj8e]

Me too

[@Sapreme]

A playoff appearance would be nice :'(

[@KT-bt2ed]

🅰️が待ってる。

[@peterlynch6744]

Never thought to Hear Otani strikes out Trout. I want to see them win a world series together !!!

[@user-xc9ux3cc7r]

one of the greatest moments in baseball history.

[@KJ-up9dn]

Even a movie can't have this kind of storyline and ending. Ohtani is such a true legend and people all over the world had definitely fallen in love with what he achieved.

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

This moment was poetic cinema

[@josemanuelalvaradomiranda]

Sobre todo lo que vale el contrato millonario que va a firmar

[@youngk1279]

A movie with this storyline would be written off as too cliched or called out for having such an overly dramatic ending with Marysue character leading the show. Well.... except the thing is Ohtani is real and this game was the real deal also. Sometimes real life events feel even more surreal than the movies

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

@@blinksstayfresh2524 It sure was LOL

[@passionfruityum1572]

❤

[@seekthetruths22]

This could only happen in a movie. An absolute, historic classic!!

[@Individuo80]

An anime movie

[@BreadAccountant]

If someone wrote this it would be too good to be true

[@jaydeleon695]

​@@Individuo80 was saying the same thing. It's Major in real life

[@richdollars8337]

Without forcing it with referees making bogus calls or swallowing the whistle just to manipulate the game like the other sports do

[@sachievargas4551]

​@@jaydeleon695 except, its the Japanese that wins it all

[@jc7741]

Looking at two of greatest players in our generation. Glad I got to witness this moment!!!!

[@larrynester4713]

Trout is a bum, he can`t hit good pitching. He fattens up hi numbers against the also rans.

[@s4c1]

@@larrynester4713 Larry trout is not a bum he’s the best in the mlb, even at his age

[@DerrickW30]

@@larrynester4713 When a good pitcher is throwing some of his best, it can beat _anybody._ Even YOU should have known that.

[@nobuhayashi9721]

After that, I want to see a continuation of the dream of these two becoming World Champions in Angels!

[@SM-xo3dv]

Ohtani yes...but Trout??? still hasn't won anything worth mentioning...overrated in my opinion!😏

[@epicsupergeneration8017]

Watching this again in April 2024. Who's here with me?

[@user-zw9st7ox7e]

Many people will be watching this video even in 2100

[@Zagirus]

Timeless classic

[@bgh685]

I watch this video every day

[@Terror832]

Still one of the greatest moments in sports history.

[@ns167]

Me

[@birdingant2151]

I sometimes forget Ohtani was an ace pitcher. Goat

[@blndmj777]

I want MLB and EVERYBODY here to remember the name of the Japanese coach Kuriyama. He is the guy suggested the high school boy Ohtani to challenge the 2 ways while even he thought he had to choose one. And tonight Kuriyama decided to use Ohtani pitch in the last inning and made this Ohtani vs Trout happen as the climax. He’s the great entertainer, producer and coach, Isn’t he?

[@adamd5849]

He'd be the perfect director for whenever Hollywood makes this battle a movie

[@user-ip6kt6lq1i]

間違いない

[@user-nn5kz3bl8v]

栗山監督は間違いなく今の大谷を作った人の中の1人です。野球に加え人間性も育てた

[@littlesimiz5409]

This may be one of the most legendary moments in baseball history.

[@manjidrift]

Sports history

[@bobzig2005]

Look at Ohtani’s eyes, no doubt at all. That’s confidence forged into steel from all the naysayers who said he couldn’t succeed as a hitting pitcher from little league thru high school into JBL and majors. (The JBL manager who believed in him and got him ready for his dream of dual-threat in MLB was Kuriyama, Samurai Japan’s skipper. He and Ohtani are tied at hip in Japan baseball lore)

[@maxrichter4231]

この回答完璧だ、完璧すぎる。👍5000個あげたい

[@egaega6537]

Excellent comment; as was the case in MLB, there were many negative comments from baseball people in Japan about playing two-tool baseball, such as licking professional baseball. The way he struck out Trout at the end was the eye of someone who has overcome that.

[@user-de8hs6ep2k]

He know something we don’t know

[@taka_fishing]

MLBに行くと言って日本のドラフトは受けないと宣言した大谷。 その彼を一巡目で指名し日本中から嘲笑されたのは栗山監督。 ダルビッシュの力を借りてなんとか説得し、入団が決まったが、暗黙のルールを破ったと批判を浴びた。 成績が下降し日本中から二刀流を否定されたが、それでも二刀流を貫いた。 全て栗山監督なんだよね。

[@Hehjsdt]

nice comment

[@childtiger]

Sad to see some people say trout is overrated. There is no denying that he is America's best hitter. That's why the Japanese were so excited that Ohtani's opponent was Trout in that scene. If we compete in a ruthless situation, there will always be losers, but I think it is our duty as spectators to show respect to those losers as well.

[@J.A.2319]

That last slider was arguably the greatest pitch Ohtani has ever thrown

[@DisingenuousComment]

I know right. What a crazy throw that was

[@trevorcarey3997]

Trout did'nt even make contect, hard to hit Ohtani's pitches, especially throwing 100 mph with cutter's, splitter's and slider's, Oh my ⚾️

[@user-bh5pk4ev4j]

i’m Japanese. I think Ohtani wanted to strike him out with only fast balls until he got full count. When he is so excited to face to someone kinda Rivals, he want to do that to enjoy the fight more. please check All star game last year against Tatis.

[@n00btype]

He literally threw that pitch over and over against the Astros/Red Sox last year in multiple games. His sweeper and backdoor sliders are his bread and butter. He was known for his splitter in the beginning but he hasn't used it as much. He can hit 100s with his fastball but they aren't good because not enough spin and thus dip. In other word, his slider is his best pitch so making this pitch isn't that difficult for him. What's difficult was to set it up with those fastballs so Trout would bite.

[@richyrich2880]

That first one was filthy as well at 89 mph

[@nsshanahan9656]

Epic moment. You’ll never see another player like Shohei another 100 years at least. Incredible player. Thank him for being here while I am alive!

[@user-nn5ze5pf5f]

😭❤️

[@jellojoe00]

Players throw harder and hit better ...

[@Yooncelebtarot]

@@jellojoe00 but can any of those players do both? That’s the point!

[@capiche7396]

He probably won't have the traditional HOF numbers in either pitching or hitting by the end of his career. However, if he continues to perform at this level for another 5-7 years, he will have earned his spot in the HOF.

[@sigerlion8608]

​@Jeff Bruce are you saying Judge or Trout can throw 100mph heaters? Or Verlander hit 8 RBIs in a game? 😂😂😂

[@munetugu2000]

I believe that this was undoubtedly the best moment of the baseball event this year. At this time, Shohei Ohtani also said that the outcome would be either a strikeout or a home run. It was truly a joy to be able to watch the best moment in real-time.

[@zigso3430]

We are moved because it is a matchup of heroes against heroes. This is a matchup that will go down in baseball history.

[@wesleyturner1979]

Don’t forget teammates! It was crazy all the way around!

[@Kana-zm3ut]

Without a doubt, this was a game that will go down in baseball history. Kudos to both teams!🎉

[@fedeb727]

Why? Lol it was an ok game.

[@trevorcarey3997]

I agree, this years WBC has been one of the best ever, so many classic games and dramatic moments, it was just fitting the 2 best players facing off at the end for the World Championship🏆

[@ancidoxgjskxi]

As a Japanese, Japan won this time, but the US majors are still the best in the world. And don't forget Trout's respect for him for having the best face. He is still the best hitter. I would like to thank him for putting together a great match. thank you from🇯🇵

[@hayaowennaga]

@@fedeb727 you are one of those who don’t have ability to see.

[@jackdaddyslim3895]

This Game Wasnt The Best Game Of The WBC but The Final at Bat will be a Memorable baseball moment (for Japan at least) no doubt about it.

[@KanetsuguNaoe1112]

Shohei Ohtani is baseball incarnate, and the saying "baseball won" is very true⚾️

[@ohesofeti]

違う動画に同じコメント、君も暇だね。

[@trevorcarey3997]

That's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate ⚾️

[@skipbrainless7527]

No Japan won

[@somecrazyveteran]

Wrong.

[@voxyron9560]

@セクシー美女図鑑 うるさい

[@napalmwedding]

I'm so thankful this happened in my lifetime. Thank you, baseball.

[@Yoshi-gs9pu]

This would be one of the biggest historic moments of baseball. Sportsmanship between US and Japan should be admired as well! 🎉🎉🎉

[@shion2085_bluerider]

This is Anime.　The final pitcher　was Shohei Ohtani and final hitter was Mike Trout. Such a script is too ordinary to be written by a screenwriter. But truth is stranger than fiction. Thank you to two great teams, Japan and America.

[@DaveAmariRoberts]

This matchup never gets old. The best momet in all baseball history

[@hiohio3894]

「何とか塁に出る」より「全力で三度スイングする」を選んだマイク・トラウト。神々の世界での勝負。それが全観衆に伝わる奇跡。

[@someguynamedav7947]

We gotta thank Yu Darvish for setting us up the Ohtani vs Trout scenario on the 8th inning! The real MVP

[@uzu3042]

トラ兄が出塁狙いじゃなくホームラン狙ってそうだったのがマジでカッコよすぎる ガチンコの真剣勝負って初めてじゃない？ こんな試合をリアルタイムで見れたことが今は幸せすぎる WBCに出てくれてありがとう。2人とも大好きだ

[@user-ic4hh9sb5e]

好きです！僕とつきあってください！

[@user-no2jc7ec8v]

@@user-ic4hh9sb5eごめんなさい🙇‍♀️

[@user-cn3nj3kp8s]

oh…あっさり

[@Cam-gk9ms]

One of the most historic moments in baseball history. What an incredible game!! Ohtani and Trout played their hearts out beginning to end!!

[@easy4u2say]

better than any movie they'll plan to release around this. just legendary 🔥

[@dontsaymm2958]

I am Taiwanese not Japanese. Yet I am so impressed by Otani. He is like a movie star in real life!

[@aboutme7810]

Taiwan is a colony of Japan

[@liamconverse8950]

Incredible player

[@ivanleon6164]

that mf is an overall player.

[@stevest8675]

Agree. I am Vietnamese and support Shohei Ohtani.

[@seangonzalez59]

"Let’s stop admiring them. … If you admire them, you can’t surpass them. We came here to surpass them, to reach the top. For one day, let’s throw away our admiration for them and just think about winning." Shohei Ohtani, final game speech 2023.

[@newportreds6710]

@@Alex-sf9bo this gotta be the dumbest comment I’ve ever read

[@user-tf1bw9oj3r]

スピーチした大谷本人が憧れの………

[@thejohnbeck]

Good speech for any team

[@OO-fl3sw]

黄瀬やん

[@いちはちよん]

@@Alex-sf9bo アナハイムからの脱出が必要です✈️✈️✈️

[@bgh685]

經典賽結束後，每天至少看一次🤭還是覺得很熱血

[@suika197]

It’s like the ending of a movie,I still can't believe. They are too beautiful.　Best dream match😭

[@tesstikles3225]

This felt like a world series game . The Japanese play real sound, discipline and fundamental baseball. Congratulations to Japan on their championship.

[@shin29534]

this is literally what is a world series should be. a country vs country not just some us teams vs us teams and some canadian teams

[@scimbrelo]

Man, I'm a red sox fan for decades now. When hideki matsui stepped up to the plate (as a Yankee) back in the day, you knew to worry. He was icy sometimes ❄️

[@juancamaro1668]

MLB World Series = Baseball Champion of USA and Canada.

[@jonnydavis3857]

so much better than the world series😂

[@scimbrelo]

@@jonnydavis3857 yeah because it was over in one game lol. 20+ games of playoffs and WS is lame af

[@Oscar-kv6qm]

As a Taiwanese, today's game between Japanese friends and American friends is something I will never forget. This is a masterpiece that is enough to be recorded in history.

[@yongse3368]

臺灣儂叫奧斯卡？87

[@tinesnabv9825]

官台灣人屁事，小文青又要淚繃了

[@javier_rivera_torres]

Shohei is the greatest athletic talent Ive seen since Bo Jackson. He's the only professional athlete that I can compare him with. Bo was a superstar in baseball and football. Shohei is a superstar as a pitcher and batter. I hope he stays healthy because this is really special.

[@bmac4]

​​​​​@Mike Jennsenn Clearly you didn't watch either of his sports during Bo's peak. Bo was an All Star in 1989 and a pro bowler in 1990. That's genuinely insane to even be competing for in your career, to be a top level player in two sports, and everyone who watched either sport in 1989 and 1990 knew how special peak Bo was. There's a reason why the only peer he had was Deion Sanders, a hall of fame NFL player and a serviceable centerfielder. His superstardom was just incredibly short lived in large part due to injuries. An injury in the playoffs of the 1990 NFL season basically cut short his football career and severe problems with his hip needing an outright replacement after said football playoff injury basically kept him from being able to play like peak Bo in the MLB, which contributed to a sharp decline an early retirement. But people don't talk about the "fizzled out" years when they talk about the greats, else we'd be calling Ken Griffey Jr overrated. On top of that, superstardom isnt just by being good, it's by being incredibly high profile and famous. Bo was absolutely one of the most famous athletes in the late 80s. Dude was in all sorts of commercials, appeared in television shows, kids who watched sports at the time idolized Bo. *That's* what made him a superstar.

[@javier_rivera_torres]

@@bmac4 well said... it was Bo ability to play 2 sports at an elite level that made him a superstar that even the players where fans and marveled at what he was able to do. I remember Bo and had never seen anything like it until now with Ohtani. That you can do 2 things that others dedicate their entire careers playing just one. I dont understand why people look for reasons to downplay something so rare and the crazy part is that they try to compare 2 different elite players that might be slightly better at one thing to someone who can do both. To me he is the new version of Bo even though Shohei is doing it in the same sport but 2 completely different positions. I just hope he stays healthy because we saw what happened to Bo. Sometimes being so gifted can be a curse. He literally has Jordan level talent for the sport of baseball. Where Jordan was not only the best offensive player in his prime he was also the best defensive player. He was ready to come in from the bullpen to close the game after playing offense the whole game and to come in to finish the game the way he did in the biggest stage possible against one of the best players of all time. The heart, fearlessness and leardeship he showed combined with his talent was jordanesque. He is just so special and great for the sport of baseball. There is nothing you can tell me to change my views of what Ohtani is doing. I have been watching sports for almost 40 years and have seen some great athletes in pro sports. He is without a doubt an extremely rare breed. Lets appreciate and enjoy it while it last! I'm an American who has also proudly served as an airborne ranger and I can care less he is Japanese because I love the sport that we created. He can and will inspire little kids not only in America but all over the world.

[@RB-ow7mt]

Nobody on planet earth could have laid off that slider 3-2. Just an amazing pitch to end an amazing tournament

[@E_alvarad0]

Absolutely filthy

[@Truckerdaddy]

It was just close enough that had he laid off it was likely to still be called a strike.

[@jasonmoser8957]

world class batter vs world class pitcher - toss the coin

[@yuumetal2363]

I didnt expect Shohei will throw slider 3-2. I figured hed throw a straight or a split in that situation. if it was 2-2 split.

[@beelzebob23]

That was a chess move pitch. Ohtani was in Trouts head.

[@moralsovermoney100]

This match-up was truly an iconic matchup in baseball and sports history that doesn't even require hype.

[@Flosseveryday]

Dafuk

[@stephaneg9591]

There was no loser on the match. Japan was strong in every way, but the USA also played great. Victory may be a matter of luck. Thanks to all the teams in WBC.

[@carl7517]

That last slider (more like a sweeper) delivered by Ohtani was insanely good... who would know it's a slider with that much sweep...

[@duckduckgoose51]

I don’t mind who won this game, both teams were extremely amazing, the best team won. I’m a little disappointed we didn’t win though but Japan deserves this, they played hard and well and hadn’t lost a single game plus we just watched Mike and Shohei match up against each other for the first time ever. If that’s not awesome idk what is.

[@Alex-sf9bo]

Mike trout has never gotten a big hit his entire career when was the last time you saw mike trout on sports center with a big home run or clutch hit he’s the most overrated waste of space in history but at least he has a good WAR the most useless fake stat in history

[@ancidoxgjskxi]

As a Japanese, Japan won this time, but the US majors are still the best in the world. And don't forget Trout's respect for him for having the best face. He is still the best hitter. I would like to thank him for putting together a great match. thank you.

[@Rebecca-Lewis]

Against Trout, who excels with a low four-seamer, Ohtani played with a low four-seamer, and Trout responded with a full swing. Trout, who did not choose four pitches, did not run away from the game with Ohtani. This is a scene I will never forget. It was a good game.

[@issorlol]

It was a great game! おめでとう!!

[@ntorit7473]

見逃せば三振だったので、振らざるを得なかったですね、、、

[@trevorcarey3997]

Trout did'nt even make contect, hard to hit Ohtani's pitches, especially throwing 100 mph with cutter's, splitter's and slider's, Oh my ⚾️

[@user-bt9gq9cw8l]

It’s July n I’m still watching it.

[@VR-oh9dh]

The best inning I've ever seen in any baseball games.

[@harrychalfin5835]

I am disappointed that USA 🇺🇸 could not pull it off but want to wish a hearty congratulations to our friends in Japan 🇯🇵 - you deserve it!

[@SSJRadioBluth]

Honestly one of the best matchups I've ever seen. That was the single nastiest slider I've seen across all five tournaments. Amazing. Simply amazing

[@JM-rl6bq]

That last pitch by Ohtani was insane.

[@wvang0013]

Unhittable.

[@nkj8251]

確かに彫刻の鬼神のような出で立ちでした。

[@Bryan-hd3xx]

That slider was nasty. No way anyone was hitting that

[@ponpondayo]

見逃せばフォアボール

[@user-jq1gm7tn5i]

トラウトが下を振ってるんだよな キレが良すぎる

[@seaotter6495]

This is one of the best and the most impressive scene in all baseball histories. Baseball and WBC are making steady progress all over the world.

[@medalgearsalad1419]

The thing is, baseball has ALREADY made progress around the world. Its just the WBC isn't taken as serious in America, to my disappointment.

[@Brendanvio]

This tournament is exactly why people fall in love with baseball. What a finale.

[@justinjackson5899]

I’m sold lol 😭

[@henrykleber8611]

​@@justinjackson5899 me too, as a soccer fan, after this classic i want more baseball

[@greysonG10]

​@@henrykleber8611 Makes me happy to hear that, baseball is a great game. It's a chess match, just gotta have the patience and knowledge of the game to get into it full time. I think a lot of people who hate on baseball just don't know much about the game and don't even try to learn.

[@medalgearsalad1419]

As a football fan ⚽️, this tournament made me get into baseball. Always great to see nations duke it out in a common sport. You get to see all the best players too. I only wish Americans could take this tournament more seriously.

[@iannordin5250]

One team won alright, but I don't think anyone came away feeling like they truly lost. Legendary game. Legendary performance from everyone wrapped up in a movie-magic ending.

[@arthurmorgan5688]

The most memorable duel ever. Thank you for the amazing talents and discipline to get to that level. Huge respect to both.

[@archangel5110]

勝敗関係なく、この勝負を見せてくれた両者と両国に感謝

[@user-tt3oe6iv8j]

間違いなく勝敗を超えた物を見せてもらった❗️ありがとうベースボール❗️

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

Ohtani is a legend. I will never forget that man for as long as I live. He had 100 years on the line his family’s name on the line!! He’s on the mound throwing 100 mph heat! I’m not even a baseball guy! The last time I actually watched was Sammy and Mark Barry and Randy standing 6’10 on the mound!! If it’s gonna be epic battles like this yea I’ll be watching again. That was amazing MLB got it right.. take this in the lab guys and bottle it you need it baseball needs more of this!!

[@Donny_Double_Dip]

He’s probably radioactive from… Nevermind….

[@danielgonzalez6518]

@@Donny_Double_Dip least racist american

[@Donny_Double_Dip]

@@danielgonzalez6518 that’s about as racist as saying America defeated Germany in WW2. Don’t be sensitive.

[@kyodizzy]

2:39 this has to be the greatest most perfect scenario ever to happen... Full count, 2 outs, last inning, the top players/former teammate... A movie can't even produce a situation like this good.

[@mekken_anti]

永遠に語り継がれる名勝負

[@Qitos_1547]

As a true Angel fan, this brought tears in my eyes.

[@Alex-sf9bo]

Why mike trout has never gotten a big hit

[@thedude3065]

bittersweet on one hand Ohtani's name is one on every mouth on the other Mike Trout remains completely untitled, and he WANTED this more than anything this year

[@jordaneye8573]

That was an unbelievable moment. To come down to the final out, final pitch and get that matchup... That's the stuff you see in movies

[@ancidoxgjskxi]

As a Japanese, Japan won this time, but the US majors are still the best in the world. And don't forget Trout's respect for him for having the best face. He is still the best hitter. I would like to thank him for putting together a great match. thank you.

[@scottcarlson5369]

Seriously!!! So surreal

[@trevorcarey3997]

That's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate ⚾️

[@kk_yt55]

love you Ohtani❤ love you Trout❤ love from Japan❤🇯🇵

[@picoyusukenakano7721]

あまりにカッコイイ二人　　あまりにもドラマチックな対決　　あまりにも野球の面白さが表現された試合　　　二人のスーパースターに感謝

[@NewsCorner21224]

For those who don't follow Angels baseball, this is the first time Trout went up against Ohtani. Trout never took AB off Ohtani not even in practice. What a moment for baseball.❤

[@kobe9843]

Kind of weird teammates dont practice against one another?

[@edgaralansmithee8638]

Why has he never taken an ab off him in 6 years of practice? How stupid is that? Or am I stupid and major leaguers never pitch to their team in practice? Doesn’t seem possible

[@jblank2215]

​@Edgar Alan Smithee usually if a guy is pitching against his own team it would be in a simulated game during spring training, but that doesn't happen that often. Pitchers during the year throw in game, not batting practice to hitters on their own team.

[@wujskr500]

"For those who don't follow Angels baseball, this is the first time Trout went up against Ohtani." They already said this at the start of this video.

[@marksouza1170]

@@kobe9843 pitchers throwing BP is a waste. Use their in-practice pitch count for deliberate practice not BP

[@supermario_49]

As an Angels fan, this was the most epic at-bat I’ve ever seen! What a battle!

[@SeaTK610]

Let both of those players go, Angels are ruining baseball and future fans.

[@nekonote.shoukai]

MVPvsMVP MVPwin!

[@larrynester4713]

Trout never had a chance.

[@luthermanhole8666]

@@SeaTK610 wrong. arte moreno is ruining the angels. stop blaming angels fans, blame the man who is actually causing harm

[@ajb9167]

Bonds facing off against Gagne was a pretty epic at bat. Both players on enough steroids to kill a pack of elephants, very intense.

[@donnie6178]

What a great ending.... My Mom and I were watching and rooting for 🇺🇸 USA to win it, but that ending was so good. An Angel against an Angel was spectacular. Congratulations Japan 🇯🇵 and Otani on a great series.

[@english___geek]

Trout vs Shohei is one of the best moments in baseball history

[@x1bl0odman]

I've never been so hyped for baseball in 20 years of watching it. This was EPIC!

[@Bob31415]

As an American baseball fan it was hard to watch us lose but I congratulate you Japan. Congratulations on your championship. You were great.

[@Mimi_Yume]

I'm Japanese, and I'm glad you said that. thank you!😊

[@yukikonakanishi3683]

thank you !!

[@sportsbro2220]

U forget what they did to us in Pearl Harbor. American.

[@kazurock7962]

@@sportsbro2220 バカなコメント スポーツの中にこう言う話を持ってくる人間はゴミだな

[@Xaviallin1]

@@sportsbro2220 Stop getting hooked on an event you weren’t even around at the time

[@justinjordan7711]

Both Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout proved that teams are strong when they have great teammates. I think it's a message to the Angels

[@Jason-jp5dk]

There are no losers in this game, but baseball has won the world, because competition makes the world a better place, blessings from Taiwan.🇹🇼🥰

[@pj2335ify]

あらためてだけど、このエゲツないピッチングで世界最高の打者を抑えた投手がその年のホームラン王になるって、意味わかんなさすぎて頭がバグる🤯

[@user-cy6lh6cz9u]

この緊張感とUSA!の大合唱 そして打ち取ったときの大歓声 まさしく野球、ベースボールを象徴する最高のシーンだったと思います 日本代表チームはもちろん、最後まで勝負してくれたアメリカ代表チーム、両チームのファンの方々、ＭＬＢ、全ての人々に感謝を この勝負に勝ったのは全ての野球に関わる人たちでした🎉🎉

[@user-qm8fj7gm9l]

OHtani and Trout match was truly amazing moments !!!

[@nerote8788]

Three years from now, when the next WBC starts, this video should have 10 million views.

[@yoL-nq3iz]

I came back to watch this video and I don't know how many times it's been.

[@Zonamilitarmx]

Felicidades a Japón 🇯🇵 Sin duda el mejor juego fue de la Semifinal Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 🇯🇵❤️‍🩹

[@user-gt4kg1lm2o]

Como equipo que venció a México, Japón no podía darse el lujo de perder ante Estados Unidos. Gracias por su apoyo desde México. De tu amigo aficionado al béisbol japonés.🇯🇵🇲🇽

[@mostom8602]

メキシコ対日本も最高の試合でした 野球は楽しい

[@user-ic4gi1vl3g]

間違いない

[@anna-mv1bl]

ソロホームランと3ランホームランの違いだけだと思うけどね

[@el-God]

@@anna-mv1bl amo a la japonesa

[@mushi_sasare2]

A showdown between the best men of the East and the West. Without a doubt, there must have been a spiritual space that only these two people could feel. A serious one-on-one match. It was full of charm unique to baseball. Can't wait for 2026!

[@Hehjsdt]

👍

[@user-yw2yd7ml4x]

👍

[@sshou4978]

2026！！！！

[@droll7241]

I don't know if I am happy or sad. I've always looked up to both of them as players, but I am glad to see Shohei win, but it's a bummer to have Trout lose.

[@EclipseMints08]

I hope baseball fans enjoyed this moment. Two prime players are essentially the "best of the best" in their craft facing each other. It rarely happens.

[@tmo3618]

As a Japanese, I always believed that it was imposible to write a script better than 2009 WBC final where Ichiro had the game-winning hit, and darvish closed the game. But ending the WBC final with TROUT vs OHTANI is a thing that you can't even write in a script.

[@trevorcarey3997]

I agree, Japan 🇯🇵 is now the only 3 time World Baseball Champions🏆

[@oneviwatara9384]

Scripted?😂😂

[@Dr.Gainzzz]

@@oneviwatara9384 he’s saying it’s not scripted keep up.

[@n-sky1386]

頑張ってGoogle翻訳でかきまちたねえ🤣👶🏻🎀💕

[@tmo3618]

@@n-sky1386​Hi fellow Japanese. I actually lived in US for 7years, so apparently I didn't need to use any tranlations😊 But sadly I guess you can't even read what I wrote right now unless you use your Google translater. 😢

[@licota11]

That final pitch was perfect. Unbelievably perfect. Trout watched it the whole way, he swung right when he needed to. With any other pitch, he gets it. Ohtani just outplayed him. Unbelievable spin, that should've never left the strike zone and yet, it did. This was the most excited I've gotten for any at-bat in a LONG time. Can't wait to do this again in 2026.

[@Alex-sf9bo]

Mike trout has never gotten a big hit his entire career when was the last time you saw mike trout on sports center with a big home run or clutch hit he’s the most overrated waste of space in history but at least he has a good WAR the most useless fake stat in history .

[@Userqvcqt]

Can you believe the pressure on Ohtani in the 9th.

[@TheAndy500]

It's more about the two pitches right down Broadway that he couldn't even touch.

[@elyfel1183]

@@TheAndy500 It's almost as if this is the first time they face each other. lol.

[@sicottish]

@@Userqvcqt US is down a run in the top of the 9th and Ohtani is on the mound. The pressure was all on the batters my man.

[@riellamari]

I come from a basketball-crazy nation where I’m pretty sure the general populace knows next to nothing about baseball. Without Ohtani, I probably would have remained ignorant on just how beautiful and exciting a sport baseball is. I’ve always a had huge respect for all athletes and all sports, but I’ve never really fully appreciated just how technical and how difficult baseball is until I started watching highlights of Shohei in 2021. Now I’m learning more and more about baseball, and appreciating more players. So happy that Japan and Shohei won this one. Can’t wait for the next Classic!

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Good post. Baseball is probably the hardest sport because it's actually an individual game between the hitter and the pitcher, I can't imagine the mental game aspect of it.

[@einzelganger09]

I guess u r filipino aren't u

[@nerftv7772]

I saw some crazy stat where out of Mike Trout’s AB’s in his entire career, this was one of only 20 something times that he’s been struck out on three swinging strikes. Insane

[@TOMMYMOM]

全勝してここまで来たこと、普段ニコニコ穏やかな大谷をあそこまで熱くさせたこと、何よりも日本が優勝できたこと。この歴史に残る瞬間を見られたことが日本人として嬉しい！

[@kennykimbrough4020]

What a game! What a tournament! Never been happier about a loss in my life. Hopefully more American players will step up and play for the team in ‘26

[@aidanflynn2037]

Pitchers are a disgrace. Give us Degrom, Verlander, Szcherzer, Cole, Bieber and we win easily

[@tomorrowowow]

今回のWBCの盛り上がりを見て、次回大会ではアメリカのエース達の参加を願う。 完全体セルの様なアメリカの迫力を感じたい。

[@scimbrelo]

​​@@aidanflynn2037 USA lost with 2 runs on the board and only allowed 3 though. I wonder what % of MLB or collegiate games can be won with 2 runs scored. I know plenty can be won only allowing 3 tho MLB average is over 4 runs per game scored per team btw

[@BigPlayGay]

@@aidanflynn2037 that’s what I’m saying.

[@user-er9wx1eq8k]

メッシvsエンバペ、大谷vsトラウトを数ヶ月の間に両方見れたの幸せすぎる。両方史上最高の決勝戦だった。

[@masatsu_pon]

「低めど真ん中」と言うトラウトの大好物で2ストライクも取る大谷の勝負強さよ。

[@hungchoonghow5857]

As a lifelong soccer fan, it was Shohei Ohtani who got me very interested in baseball.

[@user-yi6hm8re5d]

same

[@atsushin2688]

same

[@hungchoonghow5857]

@@atsushin2688 High five!

[@hungchoonghow5857]

@@user-yi6hm8re5d High five!

[@atsushin2688]

@@hungchoonghow5857 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@abcnks]

serious one-on-one match is beautiful. thank you WBC. I Love Baseball.