“Not Normal” - Rich Eisen Marvels at Shohei Ohtani’s 2-Homer, 10-Strikeout Gem | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen reacts to yet another Shohei Ohtani marvel where the Angles 2-way star hit two home runs while striking out 10 Chicago White Sox.
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[@ersgutertilman]

Shohei ohtani is literally the reason i started watching baseball.

[@arielamorales7408]

Me too Tilman. He is stupid good!

[@johndoe-nt]

Same

[@Rascallucci]

Same here.

[@jackpotwinsel9632]

YEP

[@greg375]

for real

[@kyezek524]

Some people just don't realize how mind blowing Ohtani is. He is leading the MLB in Homers and is 3rd in strikeouts. That's two all stars in one person!

[@user-bx4by5ep3z]

Didn't he start and leadoff in the Allstar game last season?

[@714cjp]

Also leading both leagues in RBI

[@mao5787]

Don't forget his batting average is rising up to .309 right now. He never had been hitting that high in 2021-2022. His hitting is getting better and better. In 2021, his homerun pase dropped after AllStar game. But this year, he will probably maintain the homerun pase.

[@supersaiyan8834]

beyond human's reachable knowledge😲‼️

[@trifonovfan9819]

Yet he make far less than most of the MVP contenders...

[@westcoastkidd17]

He's the only player that can literally win a game by himself by pitching a shutout and hitting a homerun to give his team a 1-0 victory. He can also come in as a relief pitcher to close the game - a la the World Baseball Classics. I pray he goes to a perennial playoff contender so we can see him at the biggest stage.

[@sweatyraider7241]

6 no runners inning and 2 homers for a 4-2 win literally closest one I have seen as a solo carry

[@markkoep]

He had a war of 0.8 last night. Basically won 80%+ of the game by himself.

[@krnpowr]

"I pray he goes to a perennial playoff contender so we can see him at the biggest stage" He will for what's estimated to be a $600-$750M/8-10 yr contract. It's more than likely going to be the Dodgers or Yankees.

[@HochgeborenKlown]

@@krnpowr Dodgers YES!!!, yankees NO!!!

[@OakHillSoulman]

Best player ever. Period. Full stop. No one has ever had all these tools and performed at this level. My wife and I were watching the game last night (we live in Orange County) and I told her after his first home run he was greatest ever, then he goes and strikes out 10 and hits another home run. Plus his speed! There’s a reason he’s called The Unicorn.

[@flelite3994]

*You bandwagon fan lol*

[@jaytea1453]

He's not human, he's Mark Zuckerberg!

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

​@@jaytea1453Why are you comparing him to one the most obnoxious, narcissistic and evil human cockroaches in history?

[@flelite3994]

@@whysnot2571 *Still a bandwagon fan loler*

[@mikejones9906]

Barry Bonds is the most dominant player ever but Ohtani is up there.

[@beckmanchilds756]

Only casual or biased haters can’t appreciate what he is doing. It’s incomparable

[@TB-vb1st]

Yup, Shohei's increasing popularity and attention brings out the haters, who cannot stomach someone like him being compared to an American icon like Babe Ruth ('sacriledge' in their narrow minded brains)

[@shotimefans808]

Losers with no life but hate 🤡🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimberlyt3275]

The best pitcher/hitter duo in the MLB right now is Ohtani/Ohtani. That’s how incredible this guy is. I am in awe every time I watch him.

[@tednguyen7258]

would u date him?

[@krnpowr]

@@tednguyen7258 What an awkward question. But after he signs his $600M+ contarct in the offseason, I'm sure most women would date him.

[@cindymmm11]

@@tednguyen7258, I would date him in a heartbeat. ❤

[@user-hs5vb6kc9o]

I'm still salty about last years MVP. And not because Judge won it, he was as deserving as Ohtani even if I thought Ohtani should have won it. What really pissed me off is that it was almost unanimous, 28-2 first place votes, which tells me that Yankees hype and thinly veiled american homerism really tipped the scaled. Had Ohtani been the american guy playing for the Yankees and Judge been the foreigner playing for some other team I don't think there would have been such a wide gap in voting.

[@user-we5sd2ul5i]

Well said. Greetings from Tokyo 🇯🇵

[@jackietseng1272]

Well said 🎉

[@sfv6]

100 percent!

[@zigzig5126]

As I said before, if Ohtani wasn't Asian, he would be MVP every year.

[@ChrisLoVeTaiwan]

Well said.

[@user-dz4ty5tj7q]

Shohei was MVP last year too

[@briantneary2248]

I've been watching baseball for 35 years now. He's one of the best I've ever seen.

[@davidliskey3553]

He was doing this last year and all everyone was saying is Judge is so much more valuable

[@tootspogsforever5590]

The hitting took a little hit, though last year. But this year, he's getting it both together and ready to cash in no matter what😊

[@oneviwatara9384]

He was also beating Judge 2 out of 3 games series 😂

[@TheJonesmonster55]

@@tootspogsforever5590the pitching is getting worse year over year tho… control is down hr rate is up while K% is stagnant. Rich is clueless if he thinks he has a chance to win the cy young this year

[@MelMont234]

As an Angels fan in Orange I feel so blessed having been able to watch him play in person as often as I have. I’ve seen Trout in his prime and now Ohtani… if we can just make the playoffs this year it’ll make me so happy

[@Andrew034]

Also an Angels fan and I think it won’t matter. He’s probably leaving anyway, 1 playoff year won’t change that. I also think his contract will start with a 7.

[@MelMont234]

@@Andrew034 I actually think he likes Anaheim but he wants to win. If they show him they can he will consider it. I don’t think it is a done deal he is leaving even though it is likely. Either way I’m grateful for the time he spent here and that I got to watch him

[@sproutzer]

Well if it makes you feel better he’ll more than likely stay in California.

[@Someone_VIP]

Angles will find a way to blow this season… Ohtani can throw a perfect game and somehow, the Angels will find a way to lose that game 🤷‍♂️ 😂 😂

[@krnpowr]

@@MelMont234 Unfortunately for you guys, Arte Moreno has no clue what he's doing. That's why more than likely, Ohtani will be a Dodger or Yankee next season.

[@satoshiwatanabe2840]

Imagine the Angels go to the world series and in the 7th game Ohtani homers and pitches as a closer. I want to see it.

[@shakebooty]

Similar to what he did in the wbc

[@krnpowr]

The only thing that would be more fairytale than that is if Shohei pitched a complete game shutout in game 7. Which isn't out of the realm of possibility with his talent. That's why he's going to get a $600M+ contract in the offseason.

[@shrapnel77]

@@krnpowr Although the man is unbelievably talented, I just wonder how long can his body can hold out? He is putting more physical stress through his body than any other player because of his role. His arm is going through brutal punishment and at 28, you're young enough to shake that off. i really hope the guy can stay healthy, at this pace, for 4-5 years. I do not see that happening, too many arm trouble stories.

[@krnpowr]

@@shrapnel77 he'll probably transition to full time DH towards the end of his career

[@vinnyl264]

This is basically what happened in the WBC

[@whitebelt2905]

It would’ve been impressive if he was elite at one position and average at another. However, he’s elite at both. What he’s doing is unthinkable

[@fuzzb0y]

Average at both would have already been impressive as hell

[@CompleteProducer84]

When Steph Curry started doing his thing, it felt imposssible. How could someone shoot that good so consistently, and from damn near half court? It just blew my mind. Now take that up 2 more levels - That is Ohtani.

[@charlespowell5847]

He’s the most talented major league baseball player ever. No debate. And he does it with class. 😊

[@055zww]

What about Mike Trout?

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@055zww The numbers speak for itself bruh. There's no doubt. Ohtani is >> Trout. The end.

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

​@@055zww... never heard of trout striking out 10 hitters & hitting 2 dangers @ the same game ..... maybe when he plays his xbox ..... 😂🤣😂🤣-🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪 .....

[@rittlethrone]

It's funny how people like to use the word talented like he isn't the best already. He is the best. There are many "talented" players that can do everything but suck at everything in real life.

[@halfpound8oz]

​@@055zwwHow can you compare a fish to a unicorn?!!

[@andrewsimmons989]

Basically watching Pat Mahomes register 16+ sacks while throwing 5000+ yds.

[@russellchung3119]

Not even. Hitting a baseball is just different. Let alone hitting a 100 mph fastball 105 mph off the bat.

[@jeremytaft8247]

Ohtani is the biggest reason I’ve gotten back into watching the MLB.

[@gwynnblade9160]

Take it in, and appreciate the greatness in the moment! It is absolutely ABSURD, and has made me a fan of baseball after never having cared for it much beforehand

[@timnguyen6619]

Shohei Goatani

[@mamomommy5037]

I have no words for this unicorn😮

[@ChadMaddieman-qi6zf]

We need to win for Ohtani this year. I think if we win the WS he’ll stay in Anaheim and maybe even take a small discount. I want to see Ohtani and Trout hugging it out after winning the WS this year. Beautiful, beautiful human beings that deserve all the success in the world. We have the GOATs for one final chance and we gotta deliver for them.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

Starting at $550 million/8-10 years. Not less than that.i want him to get paid for all his talent and effort. They owe him big time. Hope his management and team makes sure he gets that!!!😊

[@greg375]

@@tootspogsforever5590 say that! he's earned it and more!!

[@tonyswe9463]

Angels are not going anywhere. Time for Ohtani to go to a winning team for World Series championship

[@RAZGR1Z]

We?

[@JigglypuffTutorials]

@@tonyswe9463they’re in the wildcard at the halfway mark… stay mad

[@TamagoHead]

My Deceased Pops and I used to watch BB all the time together (he coached my kiddie team). Ohtani hit his stride last year and conducts himself so well that he’s a great example, even when victimized by BS strike calls. Between his pitching & hitting, I’m glad I lived long enough to see him. I’m hoping that he is a good justification for future players.

[@davidfriedline7525]

He is crazy good and he does it all the time ! Just awesome to see !

[@Calico997]

what most people dont talk about is how often hes up near the top of triples every uear because he hits the ball so damn hard and has so much speed

[@hirom837]

Today, the praise for Ohtani comes from everyone, but when he moved to MLB, few people believed he could play two-way. Many of the critics who praise Ohtani made comments that made him look foolish. But Rich said, "he could be successful." I feel what Rich says is worth listening to more than others.

[@jasonkimball9621]

Not just what he is doing for Angels..what he is doing for the game of baseball.

[@jhacjhac9852]

Ohtani is unbelievable right now🎉

[@Aih1616]

Best baseball player and I would even say best athlete. He’s competing against MJ.

[@vangjohnny08]

Its great being a sports fan right now. You got Shohei doing things ppl always thought was impossible, then you have Nikola Jokic doing things youd never thought of seeing in the NBA. Even Pat Mahomes breaking all sorts of records at such a young age. Truly great generational talents.

[@youngking0704]

facts

[@paolee2730]

Ohtani is already a legend in the game of baseball! A legend! And, he's only starting his world record careers!

[@elio961]

大谷の一番凄い所は人格だよ。あれだけの才能と体格とルックスを持って産まれて、優しい、謙虚、礼儀がある、女遊びしない、酒飲まない、お金に興味が無い。大谷は世界最高の野球選手になりたいだけなんだよ。

[@scottlouis]

Shohei is the only reason I became a baseball fan.

[@briancopple4238]

I talk to people every day, (friends,family and co workers) and I am shocked at how few people have heard of Ohtani or have a clue what he is doing! It is absolutely amazing, and if he has the longevity we may be witnessing the best baseball player of all time!

[@joethedeer9453]

he is the best player period... maybe ever

[@kengerin1974]

I think Shohei is quietly aiming to hit 63 HRs and win 15 games as a starting pitcher in the same season. He’ll wipe Judge off the history of MLB.

[@GottaBeMurph-V2]

This happened again. Last night Angels played a double header in Detroit against the Tigers, in game 1 he threw a shutout in 9 innings. They won. In game 2, he opened the game w/ a homerun and then hit a 2nd one to lead the way for the Angels. He’s unreal. Today is 7/28/2023.

[@LeFlurLeflaEshkoshka]

Haven’t followed baseball for 2 decades. I started watching again because of Ohtani.

[@stevengraham3138]

This guy is the best player by far I’ve ever seen…. I’ve watched baseball since the 70’s best picture top home run hitter only babe Ruth

[@1two3four5sixer]

Not normal is such a understatement

[@koningklootzak7788]

Ohtani is miracle

[@vladdynukes2698]

I won't be surprised if Ohtani manages to hit for a cycle, hit 3 hrs, and have a perfect perfect game as a pitcher with 27 strikeouts in a single game someday down the road.

[@SY-me4ih]

There is only 1 known Unicorn in the world and he is playing MLB. Laughing and smiling like a little kid hitting HRs, striking people out and running the bases like a stallion with wings

[@vicredes]

His contact is going to be crazy!

[@johnmcho]

It's wild to me that he is getting better at both.

[@jamesyates4319]

Thank you for interviewing Tom Grossi. A good guy doing great things. 😊

[@boombooma608]

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING SHOHEI DAILY FOR 3 YEARS AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHO THE OTHER TOP 4 ARE LOL I BET THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO DONT GAF ABOUT BASEBALL BUT WE FOLLOW SHOHEI RELIGIOUSLY!

[@MrAitraining]

I watch all his starts and try to watch parts of every other Angels game and they aren't even my team. He's worth it.

[@araydog]

It's so much fun. Reminds me of the Bo Jackson/Deion days. Phenomenal athleticism

[@willskissick4100]

The only baseball game I went to this year was to see the Sho. The whole stadium cheered for the away team when he smashed a go ahead HR

[@arnettheathington1476]

its shohei and barry bonds, greatest two players of all time

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

Bonds is full of PEDs ... and can't pitch. Shohei >> Bonds.

[@riffraff1350]

One didn't need PEDs to get there.

[@arnettheathington1476]

@@RunForPeace-hk1cu thats what i said, and barry never was caught

[@arnettheathington1476]

@@riffraff1350 barry never got caught hes clean in my book

[@riffraff1350]

@@arnettheathington1476 Bonds admitted to taking PEDs under oath. He claims... hahaha... his trainer gave them to him... hahaha... without his knowledge. Barry was totally 'roided up for the best years of his career. It's not up for debate.

[@sweatyraider7241]

Dude is hitting 1.28 OPS when he is pitching it is in Barry Bonds territory if he continues this trend can you even imagine when Ohtani pitches it shall be known as Barry bonds day 💀

[@tomf5823]

and that fossil mike soscia wouldn't let him bat for 3 days when he pitched

[@enrique1282zzz]

Ohtani got me into baseball, great player

[@pius222]

Rich is right. If Shohei does this in the post season or in the WS. the man is going to capture more hearts of fans.

[@alexschmollinger6576]

Shohei Ohtani is the Greatest MLB Baseball ⚾️ Player Since Babe Ruth

[@viralocity_oficial]

BTW, you forgot to mention that his 2nd HR that night vs CWS came AFTER he was removed from pitching with A BROKEN NAIL ¡ .. I was at the game to witness history. Drove 2 Hrs from Mexico.

[@JasonJia909]

A freak of nature

[@joeshmooo5327]

Imagine the attention this would get if he was a Yankee or Met.

[@MichaelCConti]

Rich, appreciate the apology to us die hard Halos fans. Still honored he chose the Angels over all of those other, “more storied teams” back in 2018, and hope that and the direction of the team and their results, and their offer to him going forward, all persuades him to stay with the Angels.

[@Levi-em6ym]

I stopped watching MLB since 80s. Shohei brought me back. I still cannot believe what we are witnessing. Is this real? A Unicorn is laughing and having fun.

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

Nobody in America really knows who Shohei Ohtani is still. If you go down to any major city and show a picture, the average person would still not know. That's how criminal this really is. Imagine asking someone if they know who Jesus is and they didn't know. This is almost the same thing. Shameful just because he's Asian, most Americans cant' accept it. The deep rooted hate and racism is too ingrained in the American DNA.

[@tinsu629]

Shohei Ohtani is Mr. Baseball, just like Gordie Howe is Mr. Hockey in the NHL.

[@teddymark4324]

Should've been the mvp last year.. he better be the mvp this year. If the league were to reset and there was a draft to be held... Ohtani would be the first player drafted off of the board.

[@seekthao]

Money doesn’t talk to Ohtani. He can’t be bought. Why can’t Mets fans understand that? Lol.

[@itstomis]

Ohtani is doing things that were previously considered impossible 🙂 Also, the Angels are actually winning ball games 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@gj1234567899999]

Objectively hitting 2 home runs and being a starting pitcher and striking out 10 is more impressive than a pitcher throwing a no hitter, or a hitter hitting 5 home runs or hitting the cycle.

[@BryanChance]

He is literally so good that it is scary. LOL

[@sigerlion8608]

Most pitchers have sore arms and want to rest after 90+ pitches, Ohtani just casually hits 400+ feet homers into opposite field off the end of his bat.

[@kenviper505]

Is this normal in Baseball? I only watch Basketball

[@sigerlion8608]

@@kenviper505 I also watch mostly basketball. But this isn't normal for pitchers. Their arms get hurt even with full rest. Ohtani doesn't rest and keeps swinging the bat day in and day out. Think of it as basketball players not having a rest day between games. It's insane and unheard of. That's why no one else is doing this. Their bodies won't hold up.

[@Dodgeman325]

Also leads Angels with 11 stolen bases. Tied for lead with 5 triples. Batting .309 just simply the best baseball player in the world. We call him the unicorn 🦄 out here in OC because there isn’t another.

[@scottmoyer1357]

Greatness is never NORMAL. Shohei is an anomaly. He is an advanced athlete and highly wired & skilled player. What he does simply comes natural to him while the rest have to work harder at it.

[@garypickul2648]

I thought Barry Bonds was the best all around player in MLB history until Ohtani.

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

Me too! I used to think Bonds was, by far, the GOAT...Until now.

[@TheJonesmonster55]

@@feynmanschwingere_mc2270he still is the goat🤣 ohtani isn’t that good of a hitter in terms of all time greats. His best season ever (this year) currently ranks 223 all time in terms of OPS. Bonds himself has 9 better hitting seasons than ohtani’s best 🤣 get a grip

[@DogDongDotCom]

You know what’s crazy, The MLB home run leader struck the 2nd AL Homerun leader 2x last night.

[@agoydito]

A lot of people start playing basketball because of Michael Jordan. He set the standard of greatness. Shohei has set the standard. A lot of kids will start playing baseball because of him.

[@hide-chan4672]

You guys doubted he is best player when Japan team won at WBC. You learn?

[@knee-deep1967]

Cy Young, MVP and Triple Crown? Holy cow!!!

[@AustronesianMullet]

4:47 Orel Hershiser pitched a complete game shut out and went 3-3 (two doubles) at the plate against the A's in the 1988. Nobody remembers that game!

[@winterking9799]

Got em rich "you realised he's not gonna be a mets" 😂😂

[@pengxie2774]

there he got toasted...

[@Moananuiākea]

Please this off season Henry, Werner and Lucchino go all in for Shohei 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@Ukim1185]

The player i created in franchise mode doesn't even play as well as Ohtani... 😅😮🤯

[@issaryokan]

Midnight here in Europe and I m just patiently waiting for Tom grossi video. And once I learn baseball rules I am sure i will appreciate Japanese guy too.

[@Mclem2k24]

Shohei-san is the tide raising all boats

[@trobinson9342]

Trout "not doing good" is still better than 90% of baseball players any given year. Ok dude.

[@CLJuvenal]

and I was there--I only go to games when he pitches. If the Angels trade him, I will never return to that stadium. LEGEND

[@brandonbrooks898]

I think we need to realize we are witnessing history like i did watching jordan, lebron, brady, tiger. Its must see tv. You know somehow they will be great. Cant wait for the first negative comment.

[@johnnguyen699]

"Sho Hei the Money" But he doesn't need it.... He has everything in the world.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Shohei Ohtani Needs To Learn My Secret Of 1st Base

[@nathanpitek3177]

Angels make the playoffs, I’ll watch. As a brewers fan, he’s the best show in sports right now

[@anonemous]

There is no way anyone can convince me that Babe Ruth who played in an era of segregated baseball where the best Latin & Black players were excluded and where the hardest throwing pitchers topped out in the high 80s low 90s & having the benefit of a higher mound was a better all around player than Ohtani.

[@Dre2Dee2]

I would argue that Babe was a better power hitter, because he was born with a perfect swing. He used a gigantic bat and he hammered the baseball in an era where a home run was a HOME RUN, they've brought the fences in since then. In every other aspect? Babe can't touch him

[@ORagnar]

He's led the league in triples before, as well. Shohei, that is. .o

[@user-we5sd2ul5i]

Enjoy the Show 🎉

[@burningknuckle26]

ngl shohei the goat

[@HaRUhisEMp]

THE BEST OF THE BEST! MVP EVERYDAY.

[@islandrepublic9166]

OHTANI with a team Like the DODGERS or a consistent contending team will CEMENT his status as the BEST player bar none. The protection he gets in a line up and having an all around all star fielding team will absolutely skyrocket his results. A sit is he is the best. Its crazy when you watch him bat its like a lethal hitter then as a pitcher he is elite.

[@bobbierosenstrauch4300]

$600 million for Ohtani!

[@aidenrogatz8071]

It really is just insane

[@chill2048]

Let’s go Halos!!!

[@tomf5823]

people said he would have to pick and tons of people said he couldn't hit major league pitching. and in 2023 he's been the best hitter in the entire league as an elite starter. I have no idea what planet he's from.

[@josephya5815]

X-Men ShoTime!!!! One and only!!!

[@NodgeAudio]

To do what hes doin against today's competition is what blows my mind.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

And he's cute too.

[@The1997Hman]

i agree he'd get talked about more if he were in LA or NY. But why though? Everyone knows how great of a player he is

[@BigBoss69420]

The dream is Yoshida and Ohtani together in BOS

[@173jaSon371]

Maybe Yamamoto and Roki eventually too..... one can dream lol

[@brandondillman5841]

No shot Boston offers him $500+ mil. Ohtani isn't leaving LA. He'll be an Angel or Dodger the rest of his career.

[@BigBoss69420]

@@brandondillman5841 THE DREAM

[@riffraff1350]

Not Ohtani's dream, I think

[@koningklootzak7788]

Keep dreaming. Ohtani dislikes east coast culture.