Shohei Ohtani, The Friendliest Guy in Baseball

[@rw9931]

According to Japanese news, 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.

[@nurinzamrie]

Ohh thank you for this news, I will check it out👍🏻

[@Pccpy]

Baseball is so lucky to have this guy. He makes Baseball great again.

[@bobsyoruncle4583]

some people probably think Ohtani picking up litter in the dugout and on the field is a bit obsessive, but elementary schools in Japan have no janitors - the children do ALL the cleaning in the school including the washrooms. Japanese kids are taught very young to take responsibility and not expect others to clean up for them or after them. Look at the streets in Japanese towns and cities - they are as clean as an indoor mall, not even a speck of trash or litter anywhere.

[@grownupgaming]

I wish kids in the US had the same training

[@fwt3319]

Shohei said that picking up trash means picking up luck.

[@nonabliss]

This guy is what all athletes should aspire to be. He is not only at the top of his game in his sport, but he is also kind and humble. It proves that the two qualities are not mutually exclusive.

[@willxiahan364]

We were all taught to be this way in Asia as children. Unfortunately most of the time this personality works at our disadvantage, especially when moving to a western country.

[@purestofsouls]

@@willxiahan364 Makes me mad that it works to your disadvantage. We should all be kind smh.

[@2011sliverdude]

I rather be like Ja Morant and be a gangster and getting head in the strip club

[@kylemiller2781]

@@willxiahan364I’m just so shocked at how respectful Asians out it’s just a very different experience. But unfortunately I’m the west we don’t care about respect and it makes us worse

[@inoribettor]

@@purestofsouls it really is a disadvantage in the west. In the east/asian countries being kind and humble works, but in the west it will get you disrespected and looked at as weak lol

[@justinwanajrat5811]

The small gesture of picking up 'litters' tells a lot about how he was raised.

[@BryanChance]

His personality makes him an even bigger star.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

How is he a bigger star baseball don't even market this dude

[@山田太郎-v1d5u]

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[@baotran16]

Ohtani and J.Rod will be the BEST tandem personalities in baseball. Sho-Time Ohtani to Seattle LETS GOOO!!!……

[@ernestnhonest7436]

He is literally one of the angels in this world.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Showtime

[@Benny-uf4wk]

Shohei picks up trashes as he believes each trash is a luck other people threw away. We’d better start doing that so the world will be a better place.💕❤️

[@csy897]

That's a nice way to put it but it's more like karma. He believes the more good you do, the more good will come back to you. And it sometimes just take that last bit of luck to win.

[@paimalala913]

Wow.. He has a nice voice

[@Erusa168]

He carries the japanese attitude of following culture being as polite,friendly, disciplined and environmentally clean.

[@spiderliliez]

His cleanliness. When you see him picking up trash just because he knows it's the right thing to do! I really applaud that.

[@jj9268]

HIM SINGING DESPACITO IS SO CUTEEE

[@geom2333]

Such a handsom and tall..perfect

[@FatimaMakesStuff]

Shotani is So cute 🥰

[@nonabliss]

So true. He is adorable.

[@mattsoca1]

Yep. It makes sense. He has the "clean gene" that keeps Japan so immaculate.

[@Ultradude604]

I wanna cry hearing he gave 150K to the angels staff, man.

[@Mark-te8ky]

heart of gold 💛

[@Damage_Inc]

WHAT DOES THIS GUY NOT HAVE/DO??? ONCE IN A CENTURY TWO WAY TALENT, HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, STORYBOOK JOURNEY TO THE PROS, HANDSOME LOOKS, BOYISH FACE, KIND PERSONALITY, IS A GENTLEMAN, IS AN AMAZING TEAMMATE, AND HE EVEN DONATES HIS EARNINGS TO THE ANGELS STAFF??? HOW CAN ONE PERSON BE SO GREAT AT 27 YEARS OLD???

[@ashleelarsen8522]

Betty Draper?

[@csy897]

He's such an adorable fluff ball when he smiles

[@galaxyheavymetal5292]

Smiles make you smile and bring you happiness.

[@anthonyfam5469]

The universe is on his side. He set a very difficult goal that many thought was impossible and did everything he can to put himself in position to succeed.

[@mmmoroi]

He is a great role model, giving kids a notion that picking up rubbish is a cool thing to do.

[@hanspatmpouma1183]

Shohei Ohtani is legit like clark Kent. Handsome Superman

[@TheLirJEt86]

Dude give his paycheck to the staff, he’s literally on some Keanu Reaves Vibe.

[@seanwiederholt7554]

This man deserves all the good in the world. Such a fabulous sportsman. Such a wonderful man.

[@techboy95]

MVP is not enough, give this guy the sportsperson of the year award. I still think Freddie Freeman is more "friendly," but Shohei Ohtani is just amazing and i love the guy

[@murano3032]

The angel of Angels!!!

[@jakeboss1655]

Awesome athlete, good looking, and a super nice guy...baseball is lucky.

[@jacksonj3082]

Most down to earth superstar - his Japanese culture a lot to do with it

[@dcflow7859]

I saw him live today!! He treats absolutely everyone with respect.

[@Cedserg1]

On that shot back from Meadows, and Ohtani smiling and apologizing. Meadows was asking "You're a cyborg, aren't you?"

[@nativegurl8886]

💗😍😘😍💗😘 Ugh! I can't with such inner & outer beauty. Ohtani singing is adorable,. Hes so down to earth,, humbled & dedicated....Beautiful spirit.. He does it all...Handsome Samurai. 💞

[@yukondeighton8075]

great singing voice. added some flair in there for sure.

[@oceanbusta6620]

Ohtani is too nice man...

[@johndee759]

Shohei Ohtani is such a Role Model.

[@positivelybobby]

I don’t care what team you root for - if you don’t like Sho, you must not like baseball or purely good people. I would hope that this is every kid’s role model.

[@花子-w6n]

0:25 日本語版で歌ってんの面白すぎるしそれを盛り上げてるチーム最強じゃん

[@ShredPhred]

This guy is definitely from another world! Hope he can keep his enthusiasm and exuberance as his career unfolds. It's not going to all be rosy and filled with success

[@ShikataGaNai100]

We finally found something Shohei can't do...sing...but, I bet he masters it by the end of the year and wins a Grammy too.

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

I just love how the Despacito clip was filmed on a microwave, it makes it feel just a bit more candid.

[@Coolguy12321]

He’s like that super nice and popular friend that always has your back

[@KO-ev7yo]

I’m Japanese and these comments are making me cry. I’ve never heard Japanese people praises for Japanese. When we talk about us we always compare ourselves with people from another culture and say like “Japanese are too serious” “we should be more like people outside of Japan” “that is too Japanese (it’s usually used as a bad meaning, like too honest or too thoughtful)” etc. but seeing people outside of Japan saying something so nice about Japanese culture is really touching and makes me realized that we can proud of our culture little bit more.

[@ryana3679]

I work in tech and every single Japanese person I have dealt with has been nothing but amazing. The attitude and compassion for others is great. I literally told my wife last week that we should plan a trip to Japan to see more about the culture and people.

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Please be proud of your culture! There are many worldwide who envy Japan’s cleanliness, safety, lack of crime, safe and reliable public transit including your train system, proper respectfulness to one another, strong work ethic and perseverance. How everybody is proud of their job and do their job to the best of their ability. I have hardly ever met an arrogant Japanese person as I think your culture does not encourage that type of attribute. Japanese people abroad are very much respected by others. I would love to visit Japan one day! Although you have such a large population in such a small land area, you still have beautiful nature areas. It seems to me that the environment is treated with respect in Japan. One of the most obvious compliments I can pay is how high tech Japan is. And I haven’t even started to talk about the food yet! You must have very high standards for each other in your culture and maybe that is where the criticism comes from. It’s possible to offer constructive criticism while at the same time acknowledging the positive characteristics of the person or the situation. Best wishes! 😃🙏🌸⚾️

[@whoknows9193]

People like Shohei Otani are why I wish I was born in Japan, even in High School where he was undoubtedly the most athletic, probably the best looking etc.. I have no doubt he was still nice to all the kids he went to class with, no bullying or anything.

[@lobbyster]

asian countries have a horrible bullying problem in middle and high school.

[@whoknows9193]

@@lobbyster Fr I didn’t know that? I guess there’s horrible bullying everywhere but Japan is no exception

[@ximman_]

@@lobbyster Why do people like you say "asian countries" as if all Asian countries are the same? The worst bullying is in China. Japanese and Chinese have different personalities and cultures, please stop making seemingly discriminatory statements lumping them together as "asian countries"!

[@pinyaaa15]

Why did I find this clips!? Now I like... I mean I love him even more! 😭😍

[@jpx8341]

My man picking up dugout garbage is absolute class

[@Cons2911]

How can you not like the guy

[@jacobdenise1648]

THIS, is how to be a role model. Great dude/great player.

[@clutchhoward6944]

You can hate the angels but love Ohtahni. Who doesn’t love him.

[@tommy2chips]

This man is very marketable. I hope he gets a lot more endorsements.

[@jgarcia6751]

What a doll he is. I am the rare New Yorker that wears an Angel's hat.

[@todoje12212]

I heard from a Japanese friend that.... when Shohei was in Japanese Little League, his teammates and their parents had only seen eating and sleeping, other than his baseball practice. Even during the summer practice camp, even if the kids were making loud noise until midnight, he never woke up until morning once he slept.

[@timberhead2069]

Priorities. Jk Training non-stop are prone to injuries. Having a well rested body gives you ump for another day. Once injured all the hardwork will go down the drain.

[@chriskeller3705]

I like Ohtani, it’s obvious was taught respect and it shows.

[@rickdeckard9810]

Ohtani proves that nice guys don't always finish last.

[@jersh4143]

him picking up trash. prime example of doing good things even if nobody is looking

[@richardalayon3629]

He is a Japanese, in all his ways...picking up litters and puts in his pocket, and humbleness at its finest ❤❤❤❤

[@lnaturalist]

People tend to mistake friendly and nice with being Humble and strong at the same time.

[@TheDakotaThurmond]

Could you imagine him and freeman in the same room?

[@DulcisAbsentia]

Champion both at baseball and personality wise

[@johnsinglet575]

Role model for kids all over the world

[@Domyourdad]

Him singing Despacito with the angel team makes me happy cause I’m a angels fan all my life

[@d.9962]

Handsome

[@alt_jungle9377]

aww when he was done singing despacito he started bowing but the homies was like "nah gimme some skin man"

[@juntorres336]

How many people you see picking up someone else trash, put it in their pocket to put it in a trash bin?

[@無敵-q5s]

大谷はゴミを拾っているのではない 徳を拾っているのである。

[@cuemog3088]

lol, Mike called him Shotani! Thank you for sharing!

[@butchjones1690]

They don’t come any better on the field and off….he’s a treasure for baseball…I’m bettin he’s gonna sign in free agency for $60,000,000 a year plus endorsing a ton of stuff….

[@mochimochi45]

Shohei singing OMG🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mattlopez8391]

How can you dislike him u can’t he is just a nice dude

[@HODGES.24]

MVP off the pitch as well☀️🔥

[@cnh1710]

Nobody messes with Ohtani!!

[@molonlave2193]

It's no surprise Japanese players are friendly.

[@kennedybobbette3853]

Omg him and trout is the best

[@josephyu7034]

the classiest

[@lumpyspacecadet]

He has a good first name. It's a name for a tough guy.

[@zerosumgamez]

Ohtani is nice. He is a little too nice.

[@LittleD4]

My Boy is singing Spanish wow he does everything 😂

[@bruceli853]

The money he get paid from the all star game n he give to the angel crew workers. That's something else!!!!

[@SouthsideSox007]

He takes a close second to Freddy Freeman as the nicest guy in baseball.

[@allainangcao28]

In Japan, there is no litter so much in fact that you will struggle to find a single trash bin out in the streets.

[@jaykanou7331]

No wonder the streets are so clean in Japan

[@みく-b1k1g]

Big cute

[@annatheidk9164]

How are such good people even a thing? Like- why can’t meet anybody like that?

[@kennybegeske8824]

Showtime

[@znad024]

Miggy tapping him in the nuts is hilarious!! 😂😂😂.

[@Coolguy12321]

The ultimate rivalry: RIZZO, FREEMAN, OHTANI!! The battle for the nicest player

[@あこ-w8n]

大谷さんの歌声なんて貴重ですね✨ありがとうございます😊

[@kame-l5x]

大谷選手がチームメイトと仲良くしてるのが見れるのは嬉しい😊いい仲間に出会って楽しそう！

[@tenma0528]

Do you notice Shohei piked up the broken bat or trashes with his left hand? He never use his right hand in everyday life to protect his dominant arm with which he throw.

[@coo837]

He sleeps on his left body, too.

[@o.onigiri]

Masturbation left hand. Maybe!

[@thestigj-9635]

@0:22 A japanese man singing a spanish song to a bunch of americans who also happens to be a nasty strikout pitcher, homerun hitter and exceptional baserunner. There is literally nothing this man can't do.

[@mariaxiomarazerpa8319]

Él es simplemente hermoso como persona e increíble como jugador. Otros deberían aprender de Él

[@harri_is_cool1102]

Gets handed phone to ear-“MIKEEE!?!?

[@Lp78Ch]

Come on over to the Dodgers. Dave Roberts can speak Japanese.

[@jak6575]

デスパスィト日本語版歌っててわろた😂

[@aspjake123]

Cup check at 6.0 secs was priceless lol.

[@awinzuuu]

bruh i was confused why he's picking up stuff on the ground and i remember he's japanese, he was picking up litter lol

[@biancareal7487]

Yep! That’s how they are from where he came from. To be precise as an example is Tokyo. It’s a very populated area but it’s one of the largest metropolitan Area in the world yet it’s the cleanest😊

[@cnh1710]

I want to see a Troy Percival and Shohei Ohtani interview

[@hollow_man_]

If I'm gonna make a movie bout baseball, sho would be the MC.

[@note2owns]

All Asian players are nice. Suzuki, Park, Nomo and Ohtani to name a few

[@しゃーやん-g8k]

I just want to say. He is a pichette. we love him！！ From Japan

[@kennybegeske8824]

Shohei Ohtani Is A Funniest Person

[@無花果-w4o]

he looks like represent of Japanese we all apppeciate him about his virtue, behavior, phirosophy.

[@michaeltamares7974]

Japanese players are very respectful to the game.. they dont act ghetto on the field..