“It’s Wild!” - Rich Eisen Marvels at Shohei Ohtani’s Continued 2-Way Exploits | The Rich Eisen Show

[@Kotaro1326]

Even if Shohei Ohtani were to retired or quit playing baseball today after only just a few seasons he would still go down as one of the most important players in MLB history.

[@ThekiBoran]

How so?

[@yokizi]

A player who changed the rules. Made impossible possible. Showed younger generation you may not have to choose.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@yokizi Important is the wrong adjective to describe Ohtani or what he's doing. Jackie Robinson was important, Curt Flood was important.

[@kyoeki5]

@@ThekiBoran Someone doing something better than what people consider the best player of all time babe ruth.. and he is destroying basically everything ruth did. :/ How is that not important? It would be like if a brand new player came out in the nba was just better than lebron / MJ and it wasn't close.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@kyoeki5 Which statistic(s) are you using to prove your statement that Ohtani is doing everything better than Ruth?

[@josephiousbrosif]

As an Angels fan I can't tell you how frustrating it is to see Trout's and potentially Ohtani's careers get wasted. GET A DAMN PITCHING STAFF!!!

[@axe2grind244]

Absurd. No team in sports history has done less to market their mega superstars. It’s a damn shame. Kids everywhere should be idolizing these 2 but most have never heard of them somehow. What the f is this organization doing.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@cantripleplays]

It’s not that easy to pitch. I can understand your frustration, but I don’t think their careers are going to nothing.

[@situated4]

Angels are the Cleveland Browns of baseball. Horrible organization.

[@manofiske3318]

Then become a *true* 'fan' of the _game of baseball_ and you won't find things('careers', off-field antics, etc.) so 'frustrating'

[@manofiske3318]

@@axe2grind244 Stop worrying so much about 'marketing' and enjoy the game of baseball.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

As someone who watches way to much baseball and an Angel fan for 50 years #17 is special

[@gjulia312]

Angels sucks destroyed career of 2 great players

[@DEEZEEMTB]

@@gjulia312 I wouldn’t say “destroyed” the career of 2 great players. I would say that the ineptness of the franchise has not rewarded #27 for his greatness. #17 still has a long runway. The greatest hitter of all time never won a WS.

[@axe2grind244]

@@DEEZEEMTB They’re an absolute disgrace and embarrassment. Barry Bonds and Dan Marino don’t have rings, I get it, but what is it about the Angels that makes them want history to repeat itself. Baseball is dying, and Shohei can stop that from happening. They have already sunk Mike Trouts career and it seems they can’t wait to do it to Ohtani as well. Any one of us could put together a 95 win team and make it to the ALCS over the course of a decade+ yet the Angels can’t. God bless you for your unflinching loyalty.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

@@axe2grind244 in some ways maybe playing for a team like the Angels was good for their careers vs playing in a place like Boston or New York where there is a microphone in your face every place you go. Baseball is going under because it is a slow paced game.

[@gjulia312]

@@DEEZEEMTB Stopped defending that trash organisation. Dude playing perfect game and bullpen losses them all their efforts

[@noahcuriel3018]

Used to be really into Baseball around Bonds and Pedro’s careers but Ohtani brought me back. Man is doing something unprecedented in a 100+ year sport

[@lhfirex]

It was really fun watching him play pro ball in Japan before he joined MLB. You could tell even then that Ohtani was going to be this good when he made it to MLB.

[@monjianton5015]

The lineup when Otani comes out as a pitcher is always terrible. It seems to me that Otani is forced to shut out.

[@onespeedlite]

Ohtani might not even be selected to the All-Star game this year. What a shame.

[@vancesathre5387]

Did you not remember that one of those HR's came in the 9th to send it into extras, super clutch twice...and a real nice guy/Angel!

[@icetredotnet6473]

He is the most important baseball player in the last 50 years

[@justinconnor6546]

The fact that the angels are only paying ohtani 5.5 million and still cant put a good enough team around him to win is just pathetic

[@manofiske3318]

Oh shut up about money, fool . Just enjoy watching the game for God's Sake.

[@trevorcarey3997]

When ⚾️htani hits free agency just go pass the general manager, I think of Joe D once said go to the owner of the team and say hey partner!

[@yokizi]

The teams highest paid player hasn't played more than 50 games per season... and paying millions for a Mariner.

[@discover854]

Correct me if I am wrong, but his contract is ~12M a year. He plays for a Japanese league team and the Angels are only renting him. I believe he was making 500k-600k for the first two years and only half of the 5.5M last year while the rest went to his old club.

[@radio7828]

Thank God you are not blase’ or dismissive of what this kid Shohei is doing. Thank you!

[@orion7311]

Ohtani is just so incredible. I think he will chose a world series team once the contact is over.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Mets for the $$$$$$$.

[@metalmeltdown452]

I hope he does. As long as it isn't the Yanks

[@morcatna4767]

I want him to come to the Giants since he would hit so many splash hits!

[@myw6r5d86]

Love you bro

[@NN-oz6rr]

Ohtani should go to the Dodgers. It'll be an easy move for him, the Dodgers have the money, and most importantly they are consistently a postseason contender.

[@littlesame]

Ohtani said last year he wants to play for a championship team, hope fans appreciate what Ohtani is giving us

[@axe2grind244]

For the sake of the sport of baseball itself…….he needs to leave that organization now. He is the key to getting people to watch baseball again and yet there he is, wasting away in Anaheim, just like Trout. It’s absolutely staggering. Shohei can make baseball great again.

[@NN-oz6rr]

@@axe2grind244 He needs to sign with the Dodgers next.

[@michaelg2048]

What doesn’t get talked about enough is for all the talk about if he was in New York or Los Angeles or some other big market, no other team wanted him being a two way player, they wanted him choose between pitching or batting and the Angels were the only team to tell him he can play both, bet a lot of those wished they had just told him yes

[@teo5321]

Love Shohei 🧡

[@winterking9799]

Love it so much Rich how you marvel and break it down for Ohtani lol.. the next night.. 8rbi then went to sleep got up went to the ballpark struck out 13K

[@broman74dude95]

Preach it Eisen! Not enough is talked about this year about Ohtani. Last year, over load (deservingly so) but the created such a HIGH bar, now it’s so taken for granted. SMH

[@littlesame]

What we’re witnessing is one of one and recency biased in full throttle, many fans take this for granted

[@173jaSon371]

Hell, Blue Jays fans were RABID last year that Vladdy Jr didnt win MVP over him lmaooo. Dont get me wrong, Vlad had an insane year but Ohtani is doing the unthinkable. Crazy that a handful of people still underrate him.

[@CassandraTengan]

Sadly, there are people out there who think he is talked about too much. This guy is special, maybe not the best at either side of the ball, but special because you can put it together and make a unique player

[@partridge7341]

Where are those people, I’ve only seen positive comments. It’s just that the team is trash.

[@CassandraTengan]

@@partridge7341 there’s comments all over social media about him being overrated or talked about too much for not being as good as people hype him up to be

[@kennethbate2778]

The world is full of idiots. Nothing any of us can do to change it. However people that know and appreciate baseball know that he is a once in a lifetime talent

[@rsuriyop]

Think I'll take Ohtani's back 2 back nights of 2 Hr's/8 RBI followed by 13K's through 8 scoreless innings over Vander Meer's back 2 back no-hitters. Because at least with Vander Meer he had the opportunity to have a few days of rest in between. What Ohtani just did happened within the span of just 24 hours.

[@fosho331]

I love Othani but back to back no hitters is absolutely crazy. Shohei, potentially, can out do what he just did whereas back to back no hitters may never be seen again.

[@manofiske3318]

@@fosho331 If the Sabermetrics Tyrants('Analytics' A-Holes/'Pitch-Count' Nazis) have their way, *"it"* will for sure 'never be seen again' especially, since an entire generation of "pitchers" has now been raised to think a 'good six' is where it's at so that even those with the capability of becoming real pitchers will not get the opportunity to develop properly in order for them to even begin to fulfill their potential

[@airtioteclint]

Agreed. One requires a player to be good at one thing. The other requires a player to be good at both things. And it's not like a good batter who can also play defense which is common. A batter who can pitch is totally polar opposite and is super rare.

[@michaelluna1968]

Ohtani... top hitter top pitcher top character.

[@bychances7835]

when he lost that 8 RBI game I was like HAHAHAHAHA THIS TEAM IS FUCKING HILARIOUS

[@stingrey1571]

Dude is a create-a-player come to life.

[@Aut0KAD]

"that's the most angels thing ever" haha true story

[@andeeuchida8016]

Speechless 😶 proud of our Ohtani 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵💕💕💕💕💕

[@cmutton359]

Thank you Rich. This is wild. It’s not being spoken about enough. There aren’t superlatives! We do not know what we’re watching…

[@situated4]

HE IS A FREAK!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PLAYER.

[@myw6r5d86]

Shohei Ohtani Movie comming soon!

[@surfwriter8461]

He's already more compelling than the Marvel superhero movies.

[@vancesathre5387]

Born a Vikings fan and an Angels fan so I can say "It is the journey" that keeps me from spontaneous combustion. After 60 years the Vikes could make my last lap real nice just as that unreal series with the Giants to win one for us die-hards. Old and rusty but not yet crusty. Peace, Love, and Understanding is the path for any future of our Earth Family.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Should be unanimous MVP every year he plays a full healthy one. Even if Judge continues at this pace; 15 wins pitching, an ERA under 3 and 35 HR is impossible to equal.

[@monkeyb1820]

greatest talent since Sid Finch.

[@kengerin1974]

With 2 generational players in the roster, still under 500 and most likely to fail to move to the post season. Impressive.

[@stevengraham3138]

Anyone who has watched baseball has not seen someone like this ever babe Ruth comes to mind only. Any team Would love to have him

[@erickawabata2182]

As an "ANAHEIM" Angel fan, living the OC, we go as many home games that we can so that we can witness a couple of generational talented players like Trout and Ohtani. We can tell our grand kids that we saw them play in the prime of their careers. Ruth? Mantle? Mays? Aaron?

[@Needrng]

Free agency for shohei would be crazy

[@Skye-tb7oq]

imma pray that ohtani gets a cycle and a perfect game in the same game haha 😅

[@robthompson8736]

Back to back no hitters is the end all be all. … nothing is more incredible

[@adamw1145]

What’s wild is he’s only getting paid 3million and got paid 5million last year

[@KB-jh3rt]

He apparently doesn't have much interest in money or material possessions. Dude lives and breathes baseball.

[@loganwalker8038]

Dude doesn't need the salary, presently getting 20 million/yr in endorsement!

[@sadistagamingtv]

Best dad ever. 🥰✋

[@zlibbus4144]

i want him in boston so damn bad

[@anthonyfam5469]

He is not staying with the Angels. Ohtani is goal driven. One of his goal is to win the World Series. If angels do not make the playoffs next year. Very good chance he is leaving.

[@mafia_dave32]

Why wait ? The Angels are going no where . He should go to LA . They can afford him .

[@keikoaoyama6416]

He is going to Yankees

[@saraperez8171]

@Brick Top, his contract isn’t up yet

[@wilburwood8261]

@@keikoaoyama6416 no mets

[@chriskelly6559]

When the time comes, Seattle is going to bid for his services, he'll be a great quarterback/running back/receiver/punt returner/linebacker.

[@JohnDoe-ie7rh]

Shohei is more impressive. He is incredible with the bat as well as the arm whereas the back to back no hitter is just the arm.

[@masterm2k]

All I know shohei better get MVP this year

[@console.lognull5446]

no comparable player in the MLB history

[@Kirke182]

He can name his price and they'll do whatever they have to to meet it.

[@robert93609]

I honestly believe he will be a sf giant

[@bobxiong4516]

Angels needs a miracle just like the movie

[@misoc]

He just did something better in the Tiger’s double header, not one sleep later, but an hour later of a complete game he hits 2 bombs; the whistleblowers were referring to ohtani when they saw ufos

[@travisp5747]

Babe Ruth wasn’t even a good pitcher. Go dive into his non ERA statistics and you’ll see that. Let’s stop with the comparisons cause Ohtani is twice the pitcher Ruth ever was

[@xerxes2044]

which non era stats?

[@kyezek524]

Exactly, if Babe pitched in today's era, his ERA would be through the roof. Pitching has come along way since Ruth's time.

[@donnorocks]

Babe didn’t play against Black players. End of discussion.

[@kyezek524]

@@donnorocks He didn't play against Latinos either.

[@craigwheeler4760]

@@donnorocks I hate racists. You included. Satchel Page threw the ball at 100 MPH back in the 1930's. BUT So did Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians. Race didn't have anything to do with it. In certain sports you can say that African Americans have an advantage. Marathon Running with the Calcitran Tribe of Kenya; Sprinting short distances with Usain Bolt and the like from Jamaica or Michael Johnson of the USA; ect. With Baseball -- you can't say that. For every Ross Radburn or Josh Gibson, there was a Lou Gherig and babe ruth. In the integration era, for every Bob Gibson , there was a Tom Seaver and Sandy Koufax For every Willie Mays there was a Mickey Mantle; For every Reggie Jackson there was a Mike Schmidt Race ain't got nothing to do with it in baseball. The only category where blacks out perform the rest is stolen bases with Rickey Henderson and Kenny Lofton. That was it! one stat! Not gold gloves, not defense, not hitting, not catching, NOTHING!!!! Stop making Racist argument and give the Babe his dues! AS I Give Josh Gibson and Satchel Page their dues! And as for your argument about the color line.... it's also ignorant and dumb. Babe Ruth in the offseason would make barn storming teams and play all the negro league and Cuban ball players . He didn't draw racial lines! He was a pure baseball player who played anyone and everyone there was out there. Let me quote you a line from a 1937 article in the NYT newspaper "Joe Dimaggio goes 1-3 VS Satchel Page, kid is ready for the majors" How the HELL did Joe Dimaggio hit off Satchel Page in 1937 ?????

[@キャリー-z2c]

日本語に吹き替え載せてほしい

[@安迪-b3t]

This year,he did a shoutout game with 10k’s and TWO bomb in the double headers. Less than one night…just happened in few hours

[@フフフ-h9h]

2021 MVP

[@Uwusenpaiii]

It’s probably cause he’s Asian. They don’t get rec… like we black or white folks do. Definitely one of the best player in generations from what I see….

[@chrisratcliff7466]

Tragic. As a Cardinals fan....this dude would own St Louis if he played for us. He would be the biggest deal ever. Every single door would be opened and nothing would cost him a thing. And we would love it.

[@manofiske3318]

You need to get a little perspective. It's just baseball , "brah".

[@nakdrofnats9963]

Ohtani about to get paid once he hits free agency

[@snave59]

Rich,is it cold where your at? Who wears a sweater in late June?

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

It's ALWAYS harder for a human being to be elite in more than 1 disciplines ... esp if those disciplines aren't closely related. 2HR, 8RBI and 8IP, 2H, 0 ER, 13SO , 1 night rest >> 2 CG, No Hitter, 5nites rest

[@cowfreezy]

I read somewhere ohtani wanted to play with trout, how long do you think that longing to play with him will stick around for until he realizes he won’t get a championship there? Then again, as classy as ohtani is, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s like “I’m living the dream playing with an idol of mine, if I win a championship, I win one, if I don’t, I don’t.”

[@ethandong1313]

We MAY see back to back No hitter again. We most likely will not see eight RBI and 13K back to back nights. The only one gonna be more exciting is it happened INT the same game!

[@beneighinger8995]

I would be really interested to hear what yall think. What is other sports comparison to ohtani in baseball? Someone who plays QB and LB in football?

[@ernestallison9880]

Maybe Sammy Baugh playing QB, safety and punting. A long, long time ago, lol.

[@morningcalmrisingsun]

Bo jackson

[@kenploin]

Honestly Shohei should ask for a trade at this point

[@karlwarner7401]

as a Angels fan I kinda feel like we don't deserve Trout and Ohatni. the team looks solid, not bad, i just don't know wth is wrong. guess i just go watch the stars play and gonna care about the team record. still fun to watch.

[@gilbert8162]

The pitching has been their weakest link besides Shohei. They just can't seem to bring up or sign them well.

[@MiniatureMorpheus]

Pitching, as usual...

[@MJAriola]

The problem is pitching and injuries

[@stephenblanton662]

It’s not pitching, look at their lineup it’s awful

[@michaellin5107]

@@stephenblanton662 Look at the lineup last night: Ward, Ohtani... 7 minor league guys, including a lifetime 215 hitter hitting in the 3 hole

[@tommy2chips]

I never understood why MLB does not market their players like the NBA and the NFL. Ohtani and Trout are amazing players but nobody is talking about them. Especially Ohtani

[@manofiske3318]

If that's the case, then thank God they don't "market their players" like those two grotesque organizations do.

[@erivers71]

Who cares about your teams man, I'm here for Otani.

[@jameylamb4716]

I want to play a drinking game for every time Rich touches or moves his glasses during a segment.

[@sacrilegiousboi]

They did make mlb the show road to the show where you play as a pitcher and fielder and I'm pretty sure it was bc of shohei

[@antg007]

Babe Ruth reincarnated.

[@BryanChance]

I don't understand the Angels. 14 game loosing streak. I think I will agree with Rich this time. .Shohei to NY. Trout too. ;;_)

[@bigbird4719]

Ohtani 特急!

[@j.o.2359]

5.5 million… meanwhile deshawn Watson is chillin at home making 40+ even if he gets suspended for the entire year… interesting. Maybe Ohtani needs a different agent lol

[@nick0875]

He can blame the MLB's arbitration system for that. Teams abuse that to keep salaries down so they can get the most out of star players before they have to pay them a massive contract.

[@ethanniedorowski116]

He could have waited 2 years an got the boat the money dosent matter to him as much which must just add to his story of greatness just wanted to play so bad Get this man a bullpen

[@anthonywardjr1750]

STOP IT! Shohei is INSANE!!

[@DOCvip808]

Sho chose violence when he woke up and got that 13K

[@Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII]

He is the LAMAR JACKSON of Baseball.

[@ian0903]

Two guys who don’t get talked about enough: Shohei Ohtani and Justin Herbert!

[@wilburwood8261]

I'll tell you a BIG secret. Sho Ohtani is the hitter. Hei Ohtani is the pitcher. You heard it. They are TWINS!

[@Vargumedo24]

I hope he becomes a free agent. Cuz he’s talent is being wasted. He should go to the Dodgers lol 🤣

[@TN-ux5rk]

Nope He should go to Mets

[@RLSmith-jt8qj]

If the Yankees open the checkbook.....

[@saraperez8171]

Ohtani In Dodger blue 🔥 💙 🤍

[@Vargumedo24]

@Pegasus Pegasus why would he want to leave Cali. Lol. Massachusetts is Trash 🗑 especially Boston

[@xgl175]

It will be sad if Ohtani re-sign with the Angels, because he won’t win anything with that dysfunctional franchise.

[@emmanuela7528]

Started following this team in 2016 because of Trout. It’s incredible how bad their front office is. How can you not be able to put a good team around Trout and Ohtani for so long? It’s not even about money. They can’t spot good pitchers and for a long time couldn’t get a good hitting crew around Trout. They are the most average team in any sport, always within five games of .500, and they’ll be so terrible if the possible greatest player in history didn’t play for them.

[@CaptainNippon]

A better question is can the Angels afford to sign Ohtani for $400 million for 12 years? There is no way in hell Ohtani is signing anything less than $300 million considering the discount right now.

[@sonnyly7013]

Seem kinda low, $400 millions for 12 years? I was thinking $525 millions for 10 years. Hell, if i was an owner, i would have no problem given him $550 and have him for next 10 years. Imagine how much $$$ he can rakes in for you.

[@CaptainNippon]

@@sonnyly7013 yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if Shohei signs the richest contract in American professional sports, so $500+ million is probably the right amount for him. Messi and Ronaldo are both getting $80+ million a year and they played like 40+ club games plus a dozen for their country.

[@watarueltres5932]

@@sonnyly7013 I am Japanese and proud of him. But, if I'm the owner, I'm not going to give him a 10-year contract. It's too scary to keep him for more than 10 years (2-way is insanely hard) The limit is to offer a contract of 250M for 5 years at most.

[@toddlazares7707]

The only question for Ohtani is which team is getting him the World Series. He's not Trout 2.0!

[@johannesswillery7855]

Why are they called The Angels Angels?

[@MeToo-py1tq]

Ohtani is bolting after next year or at least he should

[@johNAVEry87]

11 games back in the standings. There’s a few words for you.

[@alexschmollinger6576]

I'm love Watching Shohei Ohtani Because he Reminds me of Babe Ruth And I'm not a Los Angeles Angles Fan

[@Copesthetic-Aesthetic]

American Professional Sports "Greatest Of All Time" Tom Brady John Brzenk Muhammad Ali Shohei Ohtani Michael Jordan Tiger Woods Wayne Gretrsky Funny part is only one of these athelets is recognized by Guinness as the "Greatest of All Time"

[@wilburwood8261]

never ever heard of breznk

[@Copesthetic-Aesthetic]

@@wilburwood8261 He's a legend. He even inspired a Sylvester Stallone movie. 3 decades undefeated. The original monster slayer.

[@wilburwood8261]

@@Copesthetic-Aesthetic Nope. Unheard of.

[@Copesthetic-Aesthetic]

@@wilburwood8261 John was the inspiration behind the movie over the top. Brzenk also won that semi in real life. Greatest Armwrestler of All time.

[@wilburwood8261]

@@Copesthetic-Aesthetic nope dont know

[@axe2grind244]

How are the Angels real. No seriously how is it possible. They make the Sacramento Kings look like Jordan’s Bulls. At least the Edmonton Oilers make the playoffs so people can watch how insane McDavid and Draisatl are, how many baseball fans in New York have ever watched Mike Trout or Ohtani? It’s absurd. Get these guys out of that barren wasteland so people can actually witness how great they are.

[@ORagnar]

He's a phenom. They are wasting talent there, because the Angels pitching over all is not very good. Obviously there are exceptions. :-) 6/23/22, 7:52 p.m.

[@watarueltres5932]

※He is a huge Yankees Fan

[@jeffmiller7575]

June 23rd, 1971 Rick Wise of the Phillies hit 2 homeruns AND threw a no-hitter. Go Phils!

[@AZNPride420]

he's soooo goood thooo, c'mon... wish he played for philly

[@NightcoreNewbie]

Ohtani should ask for a trade. The Angels are wasting his talent.

[@kisguzal]

He’s doing it for a dysfunctional franchise. No pitching n Just look at their line up. Sad.

[@manofiske3318]

Rick Wise slugged 2 homers(3 RBI) and fired a no-hitter against the Reds back in '71... _in the same game_

[@thomasbeardslee734]

Is that true??

[@wilburwood8261]

@@thomasbeardslee734 yes

[@allensaunders449]

The Angeles can't pitch as usual

[@siviathompson3687]

IMAGINE OUR YANKEES EXSTENDING JUDGE! THEN TRADING FOR SOTTO! AND IN THE OFF SEASON SIGNING OHTANI!!! WE'D DOMINATE FOR THE NEXT DECADE!!!

[@mikio6444]

Please don’t say that. Stuff of nightmares

[@siviathompson3687]

@@mikio6444 GO YANKEES !!

[@blankblank7101]

Yuck

[@siviathompson3687]

@@blankblank7101 IT CAN HAPPEN!!

[@KnDtn]

Please let him go somewhere else

[@Gunner714]

Hes Staying wit the Angel's He came here 4 a reason

[@doobielawson702]

So if Ohtani doesn't get any run support can he blame the offense?🤔

[@redjacketguy3071]

Is it safe to say… 50/50?

[@manofiske3318]

Any real baseball person knows all about Cloninger _and_ Rick Wise

[@lacoleccionperfecto]

Superman is wasting the best years of his life in Cali.

[@1utube01]

Angels are a disgrace. Contract them.