Shohei Ohtani (大谷翔平) fastest to 40/40, Aaron Judge's historic season & Playoff race heats up

[@tonyventura4605]

Ohtani is the face of baseball. Although Judge is one of greatest hitters ever, it's Shohei who always steal the show. How lucky we are to live in the era of Ohtani and Judge!

[@asianbaseballers]

Both are great in their own special way. To have them play in the same era and make history together is a treat like no other.

[@brandonespinoza9737]

I was able to watch Messi and Cristiano and Judge and Ohtani

[@JC-life-is-good]

@@brandonespinoza9737 I have witnessed many great athletes in the past 30 years-Jordan, Tiger, Bolts, Phelps, and now Ohtani. These guys are the GOATS.

[@gsmarcom]

Aaron Judge is the best hitter but Shohei is the best baseball player cuz he is all-rounded, can pitch, hit, run, steal bases all at an elite level...

[@davidh7832]

And the richest baseball player and a player that makes the world come together to watch baseball really. He’s doing really well while injured too which is astounding.

[@DallasTechie]

I concur with you. I've been watching MLB since the 70's. Ohtani is the greatest all-around player I've ever seen. Acuna is also fun to watch.

[@BobbyU808]

shohei is not just an elite pitcher and hitter; he is an elite strikeout artist and home run hitter. he could one day lead the majors in strikeouts and home runs in the same season! *_and_* he can run! it is shohei’s world; ben is just living it

[@Mia-xb9er]

I never had been into baseball until Ohtani. His mindsets, attitude and achievements are remarkable

[@moonlight1998ma]

Seriously, who wrote Shohei's script? That's epic! And he's a good actor for following that script lol

[@fated316]

Goatani. Missed you Ben.

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Is there any doubt that Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are the best currently active players in the game? Call them 1A and 1B. Both are fast track, sure fire Hall of Famers. The only thing left for them both to do is have that memorable October en route to a championship. The Ohtani walk off 40/40 grand slam last Friday against the Rays was one of those memorable moments that you could just tell was going to happen. The man is the best all around player in the game period. And you forget that he can pitch.

[@Adventure_Quan]

I called 50HRs+ and 120RBIs+ on this channel for Shohei. Since he was focusing on hitting this year.

[@pjscafe]

Aaron Judge also plays at hitter friendly Yankee Stadium. If he played at Dodgers stadium, his HR numbers will be way lower.

[@broman74dude95]

Stat cast said that Judge would only have 45 HR if not playing at Yankees stadium reported by SNY sports. TBH, I am more impressed by his .330 batting average. Judge does not hit singles, doubles, triples just HR. Not the overall player that Ohtani is - Judge is like Babe Ruth, and Ohtani is a 6 tools players aka Willy Mays.

[@pjscafe]

@@broman74dude95Agreed.

[@thebronxbambino2]

Did u actually look it up on statcast yourself? Cause if you do, judge would actually have 55hr with a home ball park of dodger stadium. Again, look it up. Also if you wanna do that let judge bat in front of mookie Betts and freeman like ohtani gets to.

[@pjscafe]

@@thebronxbambino2 Proves my point. Instead of getting over 60HR, he would only be getting 55@Dodger stadium. Just look at Soto, here's a guy who averaged 25HR his entire career and already with 37HR and projected to have over 45. So basically, he's going to nearly double his typical homeruns total by playing at Yankee stadium. Judge would be lucky to get to 50HRs if he played for the Dodgers.

[@thebronxbambino2]

@@pjscafe i don’t think you know how to read at all 😂. those are current statcast projects up to this point not for the year. That means they have him (judge) currently projected at this point and time to have more home runs at dodger stadium than Yankee stadium what are you not understanding!? Also Soto has the benefit of batting in front of judge thus getting easier pitches to hit, you know like how ohtani has the benefit of great protection. Stop talking out your ass and actually look this shit up on statcast oh my god 😂. They also have ohtani projected to have less at Yankee stadium fyi and also he wouldn’t be having the protection that he currently does in the dodger lineup

[@kennogawa6638]

The two MVPs.

[@Ben_Verlander]

Yup!

[@danieldunlap4077]

I would definitely want Otani to save his legs next season as he pitches and steal less bases. I noticed that when he stole less last season compared to the season before, he was a better pitcher and I'm hypothesizing that's because his legs were fresher.

[@milton480h]

Which is the best bet... A) the Brewers reach the World Series, B) the Royals reach the World Series, C) Judge reaches 65 home runs, D) Shohei reaches the 50/50 mark. E) Grand Slam (all of the above will happen)😲

[@marksreviews2.080]

@milton480h none of the above ..next question?!?

[@jerrygomez3825]

D

[@2sday538]

Best bet .. C) Judge, 65

[@pilgrim1548]

Give me the Brewers at 12/1 odds to win the NL Pennant.

[@Ben_Verlander]

D is most likely

[@yoshinot6131]

The possibility of a two-sword style during the playoffs and I want Shohei to appear as a representative of the United States

[@Ben_Verlander]

Can't wait!

[@annettefallon1652]

I love them both. But Shohei is more fun to watch.

[@2sday538]

My Uncle Johnny ranks the best bats of the color tv era as follows (not including steroid cheaters)- Hank Aaron Aaron Judge Albert Pujols Shohei Ohtani Mike Trout George Brett Paul Molitor Miguel Cabrera

[@Ben_Verlander]

I love "The Color TV era" Hahaha

[@Adrian-zw6sc]

Tell Uncle Johnny that he forgot about Ken Griffey Jr.

[@2sday538]

@@Adrian-zw6sc Uncle Johnny concurs, add K.Griffey Jr. to the list.👍

[@earlybird9679]

A little past due with the D-backs train finally cracking the top10. I've had my peripheral eye on them, but still didn't realize that they were scoring as many runs as they actually are.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

I wish bat flips were allowed, the Koreans have it down to an art form, everyone has their signature flip, way entertaining

[@davidmoss2576]

I'm just glad Ohtani is in the NL this year otherwise Judge would get the MVP over him again this year. Last time I thought Ohtani had the better overall season while Judge did break the AL HR record. Can't wait for next season to see Goatani back on that mound. Glad you're back Ben, we missed you!

[@rwhirsch]

imagine if judge was fast like ohtani and had the steals.

[@rainbowhouse3427]

Just wait for Shohei’s strength power up, he will hit 60 home runs in the future.

[@JohnSmith-nj4zq]

Imagine Shohei playing in that tiny Yankees stadium. Most of his fly balls would have been H.Rs. Judge's HR numbers are inflated.

[@Maker161st]

@@JohnSmith-nj4zqohtani has had a rough go in Yankee stadium to this point

[@JohnSmith-nj4zq]

@@Maker161st He already got a few HRs there. Plus it takes a player some time to get comfortable playing there. If Shohei was playing there half a season, he'll get used to it. He didn't even need to hit it as hard compared to other stadiums to get a HR. Shohei already got 25 out of his 41 HRs are no doubter HRs this season. That means it's a HR no matter what stadium it's in, it's a HR. Can't say the same for Judge's HRs.

[@Maker161st]

@@JohnSmith-nj4zq judge leads the league in no doubters

[@Isaac-qe2in]

Whoa, a 25 lb king salmon is a four-bagger battle! It sounds like you guys left MI just in time... before the heat wave came in. Have ya guys ever been to Silver Lake Sand Dunes? Hilarious, Danny Jansen plays for both sides in the same game!

[@kingjj3720]

おお、ベン。 奥さんさよなら満塁ホームランを打った翔平さんに夢中になってるベンを見て笑ってるだろ？笑 気持ちが分かるよ。笑 奥さんありがとうね。笑

[@thebronxbambino2]

All these people in the comment section talking about ohtani and judge switching ball parks please do your research first and go checkout statcast. Judge would be hitting more HRs in dodger stadium (and oh he gets to bat in front of Betts and freeman too like ohtani so maybe even more than projected!?) vs ohtani hitting less at Yankee stadium. Stop talking to hear ya self talk and do your homework first.

[@baekhoya]

I hear yankee stadium has the shortest porch for home runs. Is this a factor?

[@broman74dude95]

Stats cast said Judge would only have 45 HRs if not playing in Yankees. TBh, 45 HR is still impressive but not as impressive as 51 HR. Judge does benefit from playing in Yankees stadium.

[@sebastiananthony5442]

Best Hitter since Ty Cobb .367

[@Ben_Verlander]

So not Ted Williams?!

[@sebastiananthony5442]

@@Ben_Verlander Teddy had a .344 average i wouldn't mind if you put BOTH Ty and Teddy ahead of Aaron

[@Brrr559]

A. Judge got the hit stats but look at their slumps and record. They loss to the pathetic as white Sox team that loss 20+ games straight 💀 Let’s talk about that!

[@Aace00]

I need a link to the video as proof Ben said that lol

[@FlippinBatsPod]

We could probably find it for you

[@marksreviews2.080]

You should stop revealing your power rankings online a day before the KZbin video is uploaded, alot people only watch for those, if we catch em online before you up load, no reason to watch right! Not me personally just saying

[@Ben_Verlander]

I know. That's why I try to do a better job "explaining" them now. First episode of the week comes out on Tuesday's right now so it gets tricky

[@marksreviews2.080]

@Ben_Verlander I understand thanks for acknowledging me 😆

[@JayR.Feltus]

Looks like JV starting againt Philly tonight. Go Stros

[@Ben_Verlander]

LETS GOOOOO

[@BobbyU808]

mickey mantle

[@Ben_Verlander]

I wish Mantle had been able to stay healthy

[@silverwhiteknight]

Barry Bonds are the best power hitters ever.

[@marksreviews2.080]

@silverwhiteknight there was more then 1

[@groworchids]

juiced power LOL

[@silverwhiteknight]

@@marksreviews2.080 yeah and Judge is not near them yet!

[@2sday538]

Sorry, cheaters get stripped of their stat data.

[@groworchids]

@@2sday538 don't be sorry. it's just how it has to go :)

[@user-kz5pm2ji2s]

Let`s make Shouhei Ohtani Prize for DH.From Japan.

[@asianbaseballers]

They already have a name for the best DH. It's called the Edgar Martinez Award.

[@nozawaritsuki6362]

Is Shohei Ohtani that good? Lindor is 2024 mvp prolly

[@harmonydavis6784]

Lol not gonna happen

[@FlippinBatsPod]

Who knows

[@tonyventura4605]

Your're kidding, right? Lindor will not beat Ohtani..

[@jeffhathaway6515]

I can’t listen to the swill.

[@harmonydavis6784]

The Dodgers should be #1, but Ben is a Dodger hater so any chance to not put the Dodgers at #1 he isn't going to put them at #1

[@FlippinBatsPod]

Why should they be number 1?

[@harmonydavis6784]

@@FlippinBatsPod best Record in baseball, 7-3 in their last 10, where the Yankees have the best record in the American league and are 6-4 in their last 10.... Why shouldn't the Dodgers be #1

[@tonyventura4605]

The Dodgers are not #1. But they do have the #1 player in the name of Shohei Ohtani...