What makes Shohei Ohtani so unhittable?

DeRo dissects Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani and what makes him so unhittable on the mound.
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[@JulianWyllie]

Always appreciate these dissections of players. Ohtani really has seven pitches and maybe four of them are A to A+ consistently. Just insane.

[@Mimihuynh01]

yea bro insane that hes got alot of stuff that he can use for his arsenal

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

Judge still is the MVP so what Shohei is doing still doesn't match up to what Judge does.

[@gsuandre5579]

​@Follow The white rabbit judge was and media mvp, best season ever 10.6 war, dint trout had a 10.5 war seasonca few season ago, give the mvp to judge because othani can win many more, that was the mvp argument.

[@anthonyluangphasi8800]

​@@followthewhiterabbit8561 this might be the most uneducated baseball-related a comment of all time

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

@@gsuandre5579 Judge was MVP. END OF STORY.

[@phinouttawater2571]

"he is an ace, that hit 45 homers" He's so great that he's making the impossible seem normal. The dude's an anime character. And we should never get used to what he's doing.

[@fachriranu1041]

Dude not even anime chara did what his doing. Goro Honda chara from Major anime didnt even this good at batting and pitching and i though that he is unrealistic LoL.

[@wilburwood8261]

@@fachriranu1041 He is more like Nikaido from Midoriyama high school.

[@robertdorman4150]

Love Shohei Ohtani!!!!!! I flew from New Jersey to Seattle to see him hit his 46th Home Run of his MVP season.

[@rainwinters5239]

Ohtani is a unicorn that has brought in so many fans to MLB from all over the world including fans from competing teams. He is highly marketable. MLB needs to market this man much more and watch the fanbase roll in.

[@Musashi-pd8yq]

Unfortunately, leopards cannot change their spots. Some racists will never even acknowledge the talent of Shohei Ohtani and even his 2021 MVP, because he is Japanese and he is Asian! Shohei should have won the 2022 MVP as well. There are so many anti-asian racists out there.

[@RealAndyOriginal]

@@Musashi-pd8yq dude stfu, no there isn’t! Everybody loves this guy. Just enough with the everything is racist garbage!

[@pedrolockup1543]

Stephen A Smith said he cant speak English so he cant be the face of Baseball...

[@Musashi-pd8yq]

@Pedro Lockup Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cannot speak English and uses his own interpreter. That Black Lives Matter Stephen Smith black racist lol never says anything about the other non-English speaker players. Why? That's the answer! They are just a bunch of the anti-asian racists only to prove themselves the biggest losers!!

[@jayZHTMM179]

Ya. Even fans from Malaysia! Wtf is baseball?

[@surfwriter8461]

That's great praise mixed with solid stats to prove the case. And I keep thinking, as an Ohtani fan who has seen him pitch almost every time in the previous two years, that he's still not at his own peak. He's been struggling a bit at times, trying to get command, especially in the first inning or two. He feels his way into the game to figure out what in his arsenal is working best that day. With guys on base, he bears down even more. I don't think they included that among the stats. But he's one of the very best at shutting down an offense with runners on. Sure, he makes mistakes occasionally; he's not perfect. But even when he's off a bit, he manages the game to minimize damage. And this season, he's been calling his own pitches using the comm device attached near his left armpit. And he's hitting in the lineup every day, on days he's pitching and days after he's pitched or anytime. The network that features Angels games has former MLB pitcher Mark Gubicza as the color commentator/analyst, and he's constantly amazed at what Ohtani is doing. He says, as a pitcher, you're spending the next day or two recovering after a start--you're sore everywhere, tired, and can only do light stuff while recovering. Not Ohtani. For the last two years, he's been a starting pitcher and a full-time DH, who also runs with elite speed on the bases and I think is fastest in time from home plate to first base.

[@dampiere]

Mark Derosa makes this stuff so easy to understand. Great teachers always start with a passion for their subject. And Shohei is just a complete win on the mound!

[@lolololol-e7z]

100% one of the best analyst in all of sports media

[@JavonWilliams29]

mlb network has the best analysts in sports.

[@surfwriter8461]

All the accolades from DeRosa are totally deserved. But let's dispense with the "he's got to do it a little bit longer" mindset. He's been at this amazing elite level as both a pitcher and hitter for the last two years, remaining healthy despite the incredible strains mentally and physically for what he's doing. If he flamed out tomorrow, I'd feel grateful for two years of such phenomenal performance unlike anyone before him, and he already deserves to have his own room in the Hall of Fame. Of course, I hope he remains healthy and can possibly exceed what he's already done.

[@mirikaku5811]

My thoughts exactly!! Lot of people automatically say, “he has to do it for longer ..” longer than who?? NOBODY has done it for so long…! Are they comparing him with hitters who hits or pitchers who pitch, that is no comparison as he can only be compared to other full-time two way players…which there are none.. Why people are afraid to give him that recognition. The numbers are already there including the time length in which it has been done!

[@lokew1254]

You also gotta think about him doing in in Japan for a long time too

[@juicicles5881]

​@@mirikaku5811 That at-bat against Trout should really settle any debate. No one else throws a cutter at 100. Mike looked confused and frustrated. He usually gets hits on great pitchers. His face said "Jesus... even I cant hit this guy"

[@9thecolor51]

Yep, he's already a legend that I'll tell my grandkids about. But imagine if he can do it for 10 years. That would be pure, virtuosic art.

[@jjliles8512]

I think he's implying that he has to do it for a little bit longer to be talked about (historically and as a baseball figure) in the same way that we talk about Ruth, which seems fair to me. I do think that he's already cemented his legacy in one way-if you had a league reset with a draft where you could take any player in history in their prime, I think you take Shohei over the last year round one pick one.

[@YamanakaGroup]

I’m here after the 2024 WS. 50/50 as a DH. Next season will be fascinating.

[@zhooney]

Derosa's analysis is the best..easy to understand and fun to watch..LOVE it!!! 😻🤩

[@Russ-gy7tx]

As a Baseball Fan, How can you not enjoy watching Ohtani or hearing about his accomplishments, He's every fan's player!

[@appl3.149]

Watching after Ohtani has won his 1st world series and I can't wait for him to pitch again

[@theoriginalpizzalicious]

one of these years, Shohei will win the cy young and mvp - maybe even triple crown for batting

[@JohnSmith-gu6hf]

Never win the batting average title

[@CaptainNippon]

Might be this year for the Cy Young and MVP.

[@CaptainNippon]

@@JohnSmith-gu6hf Yeah, he takes a lot of wild swings but he might win the home runs race, came close two years ago.

[@shibity]

A few guys won the Cy and MVP already, but he'll definitely be the first to actually win both for two separate reasons, if that makes sense.

[@juicicles5881]

​@@shibity hell yeah! He got the mvp that one year. He led all of baseball in the clutch hitting AND clutch pitching stats! He started not letting many guys on late last year. Just suddenly started throwing cutters And more changeups. He just keeps getting filthier. 100 mph cutters? No one else can do that. Lol

[@gjhteij]

Ohtani is a different beast. Dude can hit bombs, run fast, have a crazy velocity and also crazy breaking pitches. Of course there may be simple examples on some people who do some certain things better than ohtani, but to have that much skill in all of them and not only being average but close to the top in every category is crazy

[@marksstudio]

That was a pretty damn good presentation. Granted the subject matter was easy to gush over, but DeRosa, the researcher and the video editor were very professional, as well as entertaining. Good job.

[@SUGMalaysia]

I wish all sports are analysed like this. Really makes you pay attention.

[@bizzz.R]

Mr. DeRosa is gracious the way he talks about Ohtani. Its a beautiful thing

[@samurai_8917]

Ohtani is a baseball psycho, dude spends every waking hour training,thinking, and planning how to be better. Throw his insane natural talent on that work ethic and you get a unicorn.

[@csy897]

He's even better than that, cus he calculates every move and every game. What the next pitchers, hitters gonna bring, how much does his team need to win the game and then the series, etc. He said before that he didn't do this in Japan, the research and all. He just let the ball come and he played and he was just this good. But ever since coming to the mlb, he would calculate, he would research on all players.

[@nba_fan7214]

Yup he seems to have the same focus on his craft that someone like Tom Brady has. Dude just lives for ball.

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

Exactly what i was thinking. That Japanese drive for perfecting your craft

[@Musashi-pd8yq]

It's one of the Japanese work ethics, 改善, continuous improvement. The Japanese people work hardest for the best quality products and services all day every day!!

[@csy897]

@@Musashi-pd8yq Sorry to mansplain but... I don't know Japanese but that is just Chinese for improvement. A continuous improvement would be 不断改善. I do agree though that the Japanese have a lot of inspiring ideas. And I wish everyone around me adopts their value for technical excellence and continuous improvement.

[@aznpanda510x]

OMG Who is this dude!!! He simplified the sport of baseball and made me appreciate it more! Things happen for a reason!!!! Keep him there!!!

[@9thecolor51]

Just like they said, he looks like that athletic kid who hit puberty early. The other world-class athletes can't compete, and he's just smiling his way to Baseball Valhalla.

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

The guy who has to press pause and rewind is sharp here

[@ThePurple1]

More of This please! great stuff.

[@notsoberoveranalyzer8264]

Having lived in Iwate, it was awesome to see how much support this guy had. From farmers manipulating their stock to look like images of him, or his number. Going to the dentist office. Regardless of which city I’d be visiting in Iwate, you’d find tributes to him everywhere.

[@kevinbrown5093]

What a beautiful analysis - the analytics matches the poetry of pitching with a batter's perspective of what they see.... vicious stuff from Ohtani....

[@kiyu_u6009]

shohei ohtani is cyborg from Japan, made by a Sony and Nintendo collaboration. you can't unconvince me

[@g.hoosier1826]

Othani has evolved with the game of baseball. He plays each individual position focused. He understands the importance of the individual positions. He has the baseball IQ required for each position. He is a "unique" 5 tool player. Especially with his pitching abilities. He showed it by striking out Mike Trout. As a hitter we recognized our weakest pitch to hit. With Trout, I think Othani got in the head of Trout and threw him the unthinkable pitches...down the middle.

[@alolandonaldtrump8368]

as long as he stays healthy throughout his career he's going to go down as one of the best athletes not just in baseball, but of all time.

[@jayjayfrmstatefarm9363]

Shohei Ohtani is the best thing to ever happen to baseball. I remember the clowns doubting him when he 1st came over saying he can’t do both because he got injured in his early career. I bet they are all praising him now. Man, myth & legend.

[@kennogawa6638]

The Angels should have scratched him today because with the rain they only got two innings out of him due to the rain delay.

[@MVPhurricane]

i appreciate how much of a labor of love that whole segment was. i'm glad people are actually out there analyzing how insane this guy's run is.... and... I LOVE SHOHEI, MAN-- sorry! that's all there is to it.

[@mirikaku5811]

Its a good thing Mark DeRosa doesn’t hold a grudge against Shohei for winning over his team America! Professional!

[@jayflores182]

It’s amazing I still have friends that will not admit he’s the greatest player they’ve ever seen

[@Nanazane77]

I wish Ohtani would win the cy young award in 2025.

[@scottlouis]

He’s amazing. Made me a fan of baseball.

[@jcam68]

What a beautiful breakdown on pitching from this guy!! He was great! And yes, Ohtani is incredible! I don’t even watch baseball but whenever he comes on TV, I make it a point to watch him!!

[@maize09blue]

Enjoy watching Ohtani, it is doubtful you will see another player like him in your lifetime

[@pedrovicentearzolaarzola]

Japon es la primera pontencia del clasico mundial de beisbol

[@MrBendylaw]

Personally, I'm a bigger fan of his reporting for The Daily Planet. Well-researched, concise, and always on point.

[@engkev]

Oh I know Clark Kent! Great guy.

[@MrBendylaw]

@@engkev Isn't he, though? I have to say, just between you and me, he's clumsy as hell; probably won't make it in the bigs. Plus he wears glasses.

[@noname-dk7ri]

1:41 2:44"He is an ace that hit 45 homers." Lol. I can't help but laugh. But coupled with his character, it's like normalcy lol.

[@jogmesson]

Man i hope people never get numb when seeing Ohtani stats.

[@WanderingWolf365]

I think sometimes we're so in disbelief of the outrageous, that we subliminally don't believe it as a coping mechanism - even as it happens before our eyes. It's like if you saw a pink elephant fly past you, you'd just pass of it off as an illusion. - WW

[@CuriousJet]

Fantastic segment, love your enthusiasm and energy!

[@PopOutPaulie]

If there wasnt cameras idk if people would actually believe what Shohei is doing

[@albertB215]

I can’t even believe half the shit he is doing even with all the videos 😂

[@PopOutPaulie]

@@albertB215 Facts. Dude is like a walking myth🤣

[@ParamoreFAV3]

For him to manage that USA team and see what Ohtani is up close and personal going up against him in a championship game; and for him to go over the guy that won the championship against his team is fire

[@vamosnippon]

Ohtani just pitched the last inning. Team Japan was just great, Ohtani didn’t carry the team, but he def was a big part of the star squad.

[@rgChubbyPanda]

​@@vamosnippon he did, he was tournament MVP. the rest of the team contributed. He always delivered when it mattered for team Japan.

[@ParamoreFAV3]

@@rgChubbyPanda yeah he’s tripping lol. He was the biggest part of them winning. And you forgot he had 3/4 at bats in the title game and pitching an inning, that doesn’t even make sense lol

[@rgChubbyPanda]

@@ParamoreFAV3 yeah, people be downplaying how hard it is to be a 2 way player let alone on the international stage against the best of the best.

[@GaryJiangMusic]

Legendary segment

[@simpledude2884]

shohei said “wait i can just get outs with my slider? i’ll just throw that until it don’t work no more”

[@KeepItReal213]

I’m confused. Is he a hitter who can pitch? Or is he a pitcher who can hit? Because he does both at an elite level. 🤯🤯🤯

[@InquisitiveMonke]

Great analysis, DeRo has me chuckling non stop

[@pius222]

Generational freak of nature is an understatement. never seen anything like it in the modern era. Do not take Othani for granted, witness greatness.

[@lc9245]

The best praise for him would be he’s improving while playing under the notorious Angels coaching staff which turned great players into average players. Multiple great players had come back year after leaving the Angels. Maybe he wouldn’t have took 4-5 years to break out had he gone to a decently coached team.

[@mirikaku5811]

You are so right

[@fachriranu1041]

But we must give praise to Angels as whole because they let him hit and pitch.

[@lc9245]

@@fachriranu1041 Yeah, if the Angels are a competent, conventionally run organisation, they wouldn't have let him do both.

[@robdobson5056]

What he is doing is remarkable…no words for it…just the best baseball player on the planet…

[@robertcropley7714]

His skill set seems to be evolving which is a scary thing to contemplate. As a Yankees fan I'm appreciative of the fact that in their recent encounters with him they were largely successful. The ironic thing is that his stats (mainly win/loss) would be better most likely if he were on a different team. The other thing that occurs to me is the unwise nature it would seem, in him playing an outfield position on the days he doesn't pitch if there's any concerns about keeping his arm healthy. There's a different type of torque and stresses involved when trying to throw from the outfield to home plate for instance compared to throwing from the mound.

[@anthonyfam5469]

That AB with J Rod was kind of unfair. His pitches was outside /inside / outside / Nothing was middle middle for JRod to hit. JRod never even touch the ball in that at bat.

[@joshkelloggKCR]

Ohtani is amazing. The reason we don't see this more is the US system doesn't really allow for 2 way players. Maybe we see this change in the future. Players like Tim Hudson, Todd Helton, Jon Olerud, Mike Hampton, Dave Windfield and even Zack Greinke to name a few given a chance in that type of system may have been very successful playing 2 ways. Rick Ankiel is a great example of someone who at least showed great talent at the MLB level as a pitcher and hitter. Imagine if he had hit his whole career, it may have put him in a mental state that allowed him to keep pitching. It looks like the 2 way model may get more attention in the future and will be fun to watch. I am pretty sure Glavin and Maddux focused on hitting for a season and starting hitting bombs, memory might be a little fuzzy on that though.

[@angelmatos9143]

In a game that has had 'GOD's' play, Mays, Clemente, Ruth, Williams, Robinson, Aaron, Mantle, Marris, Koufax, Gibson, on & on & on, Ohtani excels. Damn!!!!!!!!

[@mocochan]

If you wanna make another Ohtani, eat rise. He used to eat 7 bowls of rice for dinner and in the morning 3 bowls of rice for breakfast minimum because his high school coach thought he was too skinny. And then he became big.

[@rashadwilliams3691]

I only watch baseball in the playoffs...Not anymore...Love the Dodgers but he has me looking at the Angels... Sandlot stuff in the Majors.. WOW...

[@nobuharushimazu7320]

He must have come out of an anime

[@bluepandaman]

Great host!

[@krizm]

That drum and bass song is bumping

[@筋肉馬鹿-p2y]

That's the reason we say Shohei is the greatest Manga HERO ever!

[@dnaturalblues]

Trout fishin is an artform

[@brie7361]

as cool as hitting HRs, i love pitcher ohtani the most✨

[@samkim3923]

Totally agree. Ohtani san is a beast when he hits but a martial arts master on the mound.

[@christopherdavis1012]

All this, and he still didn't talk about his hitting. He's an Ace that can give you 45 HR's.

[@aznpanda510x]

5:41 this is what made me a baseball fan. Still new but love me some angels but man…. It kinda suck right now but I will stick through it.

[@cake2806]

Shohei will go down as one of the best baseball players ever

[@platoonutzeyz88]

I'm not a baseball guy at all, but I've heard the name Shohei Ohtani more times than I can remember in the past year. In fact, he's the only name I know in baseball currently.

[@moistpeanut5986]

man, those 10 start stats are ridiculous.

[@ChicagoCrew]

I had abandoned MLB .... Shohei brought me back .

[@brianchar-bow3273]

Shohei Ohtani was not born perfect, nor was he created by anyone overnight. His physique, muscle quality, and core balance did not come naturally to him, but are the result of 12 years of self-evaluation of his own physical and mental characteristics from the age of 16 to now 28, working daily to improve his muscle strength, stamina, core balance ability, and flexibility. He has made his own self-improvement plan, and he has achieved it. We must not forget that. He is the result not only of God's grace, but also of his intentional self-improvement of his God-given mental and physical condition so that he can play an active role in baseball pitching and hitting. This has involved managing his daily hours, eating properly (content and quantity), sleeping properly, strength training, and devoting himself entirely to making his current physical abilities a reality. Of course, this is not an easy task for anyone. However, at the age of 16, he has seriously thought about what he should do and how he should do it if he were to achieve what most people would have given up as impossible, created a remodeling scenario in his mind, and practiced self-discipline. The result is what he is now. He has also never given up on his ability to play both pitching and hitting, despite the opposition of many coaches and adults to his two-fisted approach to pitching and hitting. It is impossible to talk about Ohtani without mentioning his upbringing in which he struggled with himself. And the great thing about him is not the result, but the fact that he challenged and achieved this impossibility. That is the most important point.

[@shanetaylor4156]

Great Teacher of the game !

[@miyamotomasashi5838]

If Messi talent and Cristiano Ronaldo monster athleticism mixed into one sportsman. Unbelievable indeed.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

"an ace that hit 45 hr"

[@JimmyWu-o3t]

kinda funny that after all these. Rain: hold my beer

[@running2standstill685]

Next thing you know shohei will be stopping the rains from falling, jokes aside im a fan

[@dc241284]

if i were a hitter, i would just wait for a sweeper

[@helloman3676]

That would work, if Ohtani wasn’t someone throwing 100mph fastball. 3 fastball and you’re late on every single one because you’re sitting sweeper.

[@fachriranu1041]

He throw it 44 percent and still 2nd best pitch in entire baseball. There are a reason why he throws it 44 percent.

[@kokopeds8588]

great stuff. thanks

[@jlpark79]

Excellent take ⚾

[@jglg7238]

japanese are just different breed when it comes to baseball.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

In boxing and football too 😀

[@johnmcho]

7 pitches! Hall of Famers have made careers off 2.

[@michaelyoo3614]

shohei ohtani the GRIM SWEEPER

[@petert3355]

The thought that a perfect game, where the pitcher hits a grand slam is a possibility..... That is insane.

[@AureliaLux]

Why does this baseball analysis have such a sick track?

[@Nico_F]

He's great to watch there's a huge problem though.. He's playing for the wrong organization

[@deepazure]

As a European I have literally no clue what all these statistics are about..

[@まさにえる]

the hell awesome,....,thx u ohtani .

[@Kamikaze_Manny]

Imagine this man armed with grenades.. “It’s showtime”

[@cRAYz3d]

What’s going on with this cracked out techno music in the background

[@chelseahaile6962]

This is insane that’s all I can say

[@C47vin]

I did notice him using the splitter less

[@theboycajzontv5803]

I don’t watch baseball he got me into it just by betting on what ppl say about him he’s good for my pockets he’s a Goat in my eyes !

[@kayi01]

i want to see him pitch like this again so bad, whether the Dodgers win the World Series or not ❤

[@rickdeckard9810]

Perhaps Ohtani still has to continue this for some time but boy it sure is great seeing him in his prime.... or perhaps his prime is when he wins both Cy young AND MVP.

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

i keep worrying about an injury

[@Sedona_FD3S]

I remember when some guys were talkin him down because of his race and making stereotypical asian sounds.

[@Kane-ib5sn]

you only get to be the greatest baseball player in history for a limited amount of time. the question is how long? if he stays healthy...he's going to piss a lot of people off, guaranteed.

[@Willhmartin]

100 mph fb with control and a nasty late breaking slider ..mix in a good change ..that is as good as it gets

[@Klocks420]

Thats like a Jose Fernandez level sweeper/slider. It's disgusting

[@stevemeters3090]

damn you made me sad. really miss watching him.

[@fachriranu1041]

Dude.......

[@stevemeters3090]

@@fachriranu1041 i know, right?

[@aznpanda510x]

I felt sorry for Mike Trout, That dude had the whole Japan kingdom on his back. That look in his eyes, he wanted it more than me.

[@littlejaykiller]

most underrated pitcher in the league

[@paullee1521]

Underrated... I've never heard anyone underrating Ohtani.

[@Fritbjorn]

He is on our team now, sorry. lol.

[@GeorgeInShanghai]

Imagine he adds that intimidation factor like Clemens or Nolan Ryan…feels like hitters aren’t scared of him yet, he might need to drill a few hitters

[@nabi5864]

Imagine NFL's Michael Vick without outside drama and with accuracy and offensive computer mind ....Imagine NBA's Penny Hardaway(Elite PG in SF body) without injuries ... That's OhTani to MLB

[@Xilo29]

short awnser: plot armor