Shohei Ohtani's DOMINATING World Baseball Classic! Leads Japan to title and wins tournament MVP!!

Shohei Ohtani's pitching and hitting highlights from 2023 World Baseball Classic
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[@purlp]

MVP vs MVP on the last inning. What a beautiful game to watch. Thank you WBC

[@TOCC50]

Salt vs Pepper?

[@craigwheeler4760]

The world baseball classic ought to tell you... This man should be a beast in the playoffs. The big moments, he seems to get even better

[@VitalityMassage]

Nobody could have hit that last pitch. It was absolutely perfectly place with a LOT of spin on it.

[@mikej8382]

I wouldnt say nobody, but it would have been a feat for a legend to hit that.

[@Iverson8811]

Maybe ken Griffey jr has a chance 😅

[@VitalityMassage]

@@Iverson8811 Tony Gwynn was a GREAT contact hitter. He may have occasionally hit that one.

[@Iverson8811]

@@VitalityMassage that’s also an epic matchup !!

[@thinkpanzer6690]

I agree

[@noahsangg]

I don’t know how long it will take to see such an epic duel. I am very happy to live in the era of Shohei Ohtani and must pay tribute to these two baseball heroes!

[@SPICY_BEAR]

Ohtani is like the Bruce Lee of baseball. There will never be another that compares! He's the *ultimate* ! 😎

[@亜蘭寿美史]

chuck norris !!

[@yutorigata4376]

It was an inspiration not only to Japan but also to the world 🥺

[@honhuaho5960]

SHOTIME for a reason! I'm not even a baseball fan but for anyone that loves sports, this is special. We may never see a match up of two greats ever again

[@sugoy092369]

He is ABSOLUTELY amazing

[@mannylokzzz]

And now he’s a Dodger. Pinch me

[@EM-nz4di]

Ohtani vs Trout would be a fairytale for children forever.

[@Keeazul]

We all saw yesterday that The God of Baseball manipulated time and dimension for the two very best baseball players to stand against each other and do nothing but all-out duel for once. Miracle, and Baseball won.

[@gn3049]

living legend for sure

[@Fugettaboutit]

I actually thought that Yoshida may have deserved it (Turner if USA won), but with Ohtani's average plus two wins as a pitcher and closing the championship....yeah, kind of a no-brainer.

[@funkya1840]

Agree. They should create GOATANIC trophy for Ohtani to be fair.

[@Fugettaboutit]

@@funkya1840 Well I think we should probably wait until his career is over before we call him the GOAT, but he is certainly the world's biggest star in baseball since Babe Ruth. Steve Cohen now has one mission in life. I think the bidding may start at $600M.

[@SuzyYue]

he is amazing!

[@nelegion9596]

I couldn't believe they beat Mexico at the last minute. It was such an intense game

[@Alex.8081]

LOVE IT! 💮

[@pranit_7D]

WOW, just WOW

[@jimmymartinez2585]

Respect

[@コロッセオ友蔵]

祝福してくれる全ての人にありがとうと伝えます。from JP

[@allendalemontano151]

Ichiro will be proud 🇯🇵

[@Caliprimitive]

That double twist gesture is crazy

[@SHRHEE-p2u]

이제 보니까 멕시코전 9회 역전도 오타니가 시작이었네 ㄷㄷ 진짜 대회 전체를 혼자 지배했네

[@PeterandYen]

❤ Ohtani ❤

[@akswhds]

WBC of Ohtani by Ohtani for Ohtani!

[@UrMomOwesMeMoney]

I had no idea there were players and fans like this, wow! 😮

[@longnguyen6836]

If Godzilla was human, his name would be Shohei. The world has been warned 😂

[@neo-ic7un]

神様がいると思った！でもそれだけじゃない。彼のたゆまない努力と強い精神と素晴らしい人間性があるからこそです！でも日本は大谷選手だけではなく選手全員で無敗のまま優勝を勝ち取った！１番の贈り物は子供達に夢を与えてくれました！各世界の選手の皆さん感動をありがとう！

[@marianaalejandra8934]

Ohtani 👽

[@edsoneidiyoshizawaeeyoshiz9106]

Shohei Ohtani, the greatest baseball player in the world. Excelent as pitcher and hitter. The Best!⚾️👏🇯🇵

[@londzale3163]

Yep! But You can never bring Mad dog Russo and Rob Parker to admit that.

[@meltednostrilsbornwithoutn781]

​@Londzale those guys are both Racists.

[@shanes.1724]

He’s an outfielder too

[@JasonSmith-qe3vb]

The best

[@londzale3163]

He’s not just an AL mvp, Now he’s the World’s Most Valuable Player! 👏🔥🏆🇯🇵

[@THEFLIPPERS2024]

You nailed it. WORLD BEST PLAYER not only an MLB. You can't compare him to MLB players. MLB are just for USA League. The Mexican Humiliated USA on their game. The Mexican are also better than them.

[@noahinsura9403]

@@THEFLIPPERS2024 no 😂

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@noahinsura9403yes 😂😂😂

[@selerim]

​@@THEFLIPPERS2024 what's missing from USA team is their top pitchers most of them decline to play. If they play USA would of dominated this WBC

[@charlietian4023]

@@THEFLIPPERS2024 Mexico didn't make it to the final, so no

[@octaro3277]

He is a SUPERHERO, not superstar. Everybody loves superhero, no matter which nationality.

[@resmarted]

I hated to see the USA lose but I just can't help but admire the greatness of Ohtani, and to think that he's still getting better!

[@TOCC50]

Are they playing for free?

[@robertorob2686]

This man is in another level, what a great time to be alive and could see this legend in action. Congratulations Japan🎌🎌

[@ブロッコリーてよく見たら木やん]

ありがとう！

[@miguelanthony4956]

His skills are incredible , my goodness!

[@TOCC50]

Trout needs a more leveled off swing

[@chak6990]

Ohtani is so special, what a player

[@mikej8382]

Congratulations to Japan. As a guy that truly loves the game I am happy to see baseball become an international sport. Japan truly loves the game.

[@grt8guy03]

thats why Japanese baseball is the best

[@giselaccdg53]

I am Dominican. But what I saw from Mexico and Japan was pure baseball at it best! Japan will be huge in the very very near future

[@giselaccdg53]

@@grt8guy03 quality wise I do agree with you.

[@mmmoroi]

Baseball involves big investment both in infrastructure (specialized ballparks) and training of players, coaches, managers and umpires all required to learn undoubtedly the most complicated and extensive rules and past precedents, besides plethora of strategies and tactics based on statistical analysis and calculation of probabilities, which is presumably the reason why it became popular in just a few countries apart from the US. Nevertheless, once a nation is hooked on baseball, it can easily be the most popular of all the sports being practiced in the country, which is the case in Japan.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

Become? Baseball has been big in Japan since the 80s.

[@freshwind3418]

Shohei Ohtani's Hero. Bravo!!!💯🏏🏆👏

[@rosade]

저는 현대 그리스도, 메시아, 오타니 종교에 들어갔습니다.🧝🏻‍♀️ Vamos Ohtani from Mexico🇲🇽

[@fly3984]

Shohei Otani,we love you and thank you for bringing us so much passion! Glad I was born in the era with you! I will continue to pay attention to baseball and give more help to grassroots baseball!

[@victorzhao2736]

Future Michael Jordan of baseball

[@alkebulanlion6198]

Most definitely he is a superstar he like mj in the clutch when it matters most.

[@choishane9217]

He already is

[@Iverson8811]

Messi in baseball

[@stephaniesimpson-white3293]

No. He's the current Ohtani of baseball. He's great enough to stand on his own, right now.

[@heyguys2543]

@@stephaniesimpson-white3293 literally

[@shoheiohtani132]

Superstar Ohtani recorded a cartoon-like record. As a fan, I was really happy to see his play

[@Klocks420]

The best baseball player of all time. At this point I feel like it's becoming less and less debatable.

[@JoEdits824]

As far as talent there’s no debate he’s already surpassed babe Ruth as a two way player so ohtani is the greatest two way player ever to live and people argue that babe Ruth is the goat if Ohtani wins a Cy Young then there’s no debate

[@Al0305]

By far

[@gojo8082]

100% agree but Ohtani needs longevity. Hope he stays healthy and has an amazing career! 20+ years!

[@me-up8tz]

@@gojo8082 He doesn't need 20+ years😂. Don't be so silly.😂

[@trevorcarey3997]

I agree, that's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate, no player in all of sports is more Valuble then Ohtani ⚾️

[@obsidian00]

Congratulations to the BEST Baseball Player ON THE PLANET!!! 🙌🏾✨✨✨

[@kappaPR]

Estoy feliz de poder ver con mis ojos este jugador, ni en 1,000 años volveremos a ver alguien igual

[@ecinZtark]

Jac de Florida 👀

[@my450]

The global ambassador. The ultimate form of the athlete ☄️🔥

[@TOCC50]

Are they getting paid?

[@user-sz1xg6kk1u]

バントして盗塁してホームラン打って100マイル投げてトラウトを三振にし日本は優勝する、彼は本当に存在する人物ですか？私は彼が本当に存在するかこの目で実際に確かめる必要があるようです😂

[@jpl3577]

Shohei is more than a WBC MVP!! What a human being.

[@TOCC50]

Pepper grind?

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

@@TOCC50 You've been talking about salt and pepper for a couple replies now, wth does that even mean?? Are you commenting on an Uncle Rogers video and having your replies teleport here or something

[@britneyn.3000]

Shohei Ohtani well deserved MVP!! 🏆✨what a fun player to watch 👏🏻

[@Comp3630]

Shohei Ohtani is the definition of a complete package. MVP well deserved.

[@taro1983023]

彼がこの大会の価値を上げたと思う。 雪辱を果たそうと３年後はさらに本気のアメリカが観られそうで、今から楽しみです。

[@soorieagles]

Baseball = Ohtani

[@Tokyo-jo1wi]

将来、大谷翔平賞というものがメジャーリーグでできるんだろうと思う。

[@Bilnation]

Shohei Ohtani is just remarkable. What a special-generational talent

[@peterpearson9578]

That slider he threw to get out Trout was just simply amazing. I’m sad the US lost but Japan winning going undefeated you got to tip your caps. But also Baseball as a sport won and I hope that energy from the WBC gets integrated more into the MLB

[@mamomommy5037]

I never knew baseball can be this fun!

[@xtyseo3570av]

Congratulations on your MVP! Ohtani is a talented player and shows many different expressions during the game, and I enjoyed him even more in the WBC because he showed many expressions I had never seen before. Otani must love baseball.

[@rubiselsantos1034]

Un excelente deportista. Mis respetos para Ohtani

[@Haru08816]

4:10 wow he was waiting for a fastball and when he saw a rising of breaking ball, he timed it with a short step and boom great technique

[@trevorcarey3997]

⚾️ People wanted to see Ohtani on a big stage like the WBC it was like a playoff in every game, I watched all of Ohtani's games in this WBC he was Incredible, he hit .435 with 8 RBIs also a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings and a save Ohtani MVP🏆

[@vinnyreid1125]

And stole a base🏃💨

[@brentstewart413]

And bunted

[@RyanRos_33]

He's from another planet for sure!

[@shanes.1724]

He’s Super Saiyan

[@neo-ic7un]

@@shanes.1724 時の間で修業

[@usakichius]

@@shanes.1724He may win Cy Young someday too :)

[@steveg4174]

He can pitch, hit and run! He literally represents ‘baseball’. As a baseball fan i just thank him. True legend

[@TOCC50]

He can’t bunt

[@rumapark494]

@@TOCC50 He had a succesful bunt in this video

[@detodotvshow01]

Felicidades Japón 🇯🇵🇩🇴

[@ブロッコリーてよく見たら木やん]

ありがとう！

[@rosade]

저는 현대 그리스도, 메시아, 오타니 종교에 들어갔습니다.🧝🏻‍♀️ Vamos Ohtani from Mexico🇲🇽

[@user-xc5hh7ll1h]

🇩🇴🇯🇵😊

[@バン-i9e]

ありがとうございます！

[@hunize]

God is real .. His name is Ohtani Shohei .. 🫠

[@giselaccdg53]

This classic returned my desire to follow baseball again. Such a display of talent! Venezuela, Mexico❤, USA😮 but Japan and ohtani OMG!!!! Ohtani just made me speechless.

[@tmo3618]

As a sports fan, I always felt jealous to those who had goat status players representing their coutries like Argentina with Messi, Portugal with Ronaldo, US with MJ, Bron, Brady etc. But now we Japanese have Shohei Ohtani and I can't be more happier about it.

[@erenyeagerist7681]

You have Hanyu Yuzuru too

[@meltednostrilsbornwithoutn781]

I mean you had Ichiro already. If he started in MLB he would've had 5,000 hits and 17 gold gloves.

[@Hai43561]

Ohtani is on another level compared to those two tho in terms of greatness within their sport

[@giselaccdg53]

🙌🏼

[@tmo3618]

@@meltednostrilsbornwithoutn781 Definitely!! I'm happy that you mentioned Ichiro!! He's actually my personal goat, and for now I still think that he is the greatest Japanese player of all time. But while Ichiro was a superstar, I feel like we never had a Japanese player in any kinds of sports that dominates and impacts the sports that they are playing to a level where people start to regard them not only as that Japanese goat but also as the goat for their sports until Shohei. Anyways, it's always a nice feeling seeing people outside from Japan admiring Ichiro. Thanks a lot!

[@DarkClouds-v8]

Can’t believe we’re getting this in dodger stadium #ThinkBlue

[@harrison127]

That Trout vs Ohtani at bat is one of the most incredible moments ever. I was rooting for USA but I can't deny that we witnessed absolute greatness in that moment.

[@ST-qy6bj]

In the last two seasons he has shown that two way can work, and he has shown in this WBC that two way can lead a team to victory on the big stage. The fourseam he threw on the Trout reached a spin rate of 2600, 300 more than the season. He will evolve even more during the game on the big stage. Ohtani is an international superstar.

[@josegregoriomartinez7222]

! Felicitaciones a Japón por el campeonato del clásico mundial de Baseball y a Ohtani como MVP 👏👏👏!

[@robertparra9236]

mi favorito es USA .PERO FELICITO A JAPON POR SU TENASIDAD PARA LOGRAR EL TITULO DEL CLASICO MUNDIAL DE BASEBALL..FELICIDADES.

[@ほりっち-p5m]

侍JAPAN🇯🇵🗾大谷翔平MVP本当におめでとう❗️

[@18legend19]

Crazy how this man can pitch an bat It's incredible, reminds me of the ERA of Babe Ruth.

[@gallianojohn8961]

I think he is an alien who came from another planet to enjoy baseball.🤔🛸And he probably chose Japan because he is an alien who likes order, cleanliness and respect for others. Now, he's moved to America to focus more on baseball, though.😁

[@23daaa]

In this series,Shohei unlocked his limiter and showed the wild inside.Particularly the game against Italy,his pitch was so energetic.

[@chikarasakoda3760]

The entire 2023 WBC was for him !!

[@zt1239]

Ohtani is the world baseball MVP in the truest sense. Such a great ambassador of the sport. His skills and above all his sportsmanship bring countries together in their love of baseball.

[@ChaunceyDos]

Respect for Trout’s classy statement following the loss. Ohtani is amazing. Everybody is a star.

[@sasasa359]

大谷さんの勝ちたい！という気持ちがすごく伝わったし、わたしは個人的に栗山監督率いる日ハムが日本シリーズ９回クローザーとして大谷さんがマウンドに立ち、勝ったときの状況と重なり目頭が熱くなりました😭優勝するときは、いつも栗山監督と一緒ですね！おめでとうございます🎉

[@lesternagata5751]

🎉congratulation!🎉 A true Godzilla!🙏🕊🇵🇼💯🤙

[@日本人-j1s]

日本の誇り😊🇯🇵

[@luismiguelmayo]

Congrats and thanks to the Samurai Japan team.🇯🇵🎉 Shohei's matchup to Trout in the 9th inning, 2 outs, was really an extraordinarily exciting and magical one, that Shohei ended with his largely sweeping slider and the game as well. Shohei has accomplished one of his dreamed tasks in baseball☝️

[@호호호-v7t]

forever mvp Shohei Otani

[@paulvonoberstein8255]

What a beast 😂😂😂

[@westvillage321]

Mike and Shohei… great,speechless

[@alejandroponce5234]

700M Man

[@yu_sho3455]

Unbelievable talent and a humble human being 😆🎉

[@トイプードル-n1i]

He is starting pitcher,batter,and closer!In addition to them,he can play as an outfielder at a high level.Ohtani is Mr. Almighty.

[@funkya1840]

and he bunts too.

[@王泳程-l2k]

球品、人品無話可說，堪比貝比魯斯轉世

[@omegacroc2928]

Chinese is such an efficient language due to how little space it takes.

[@いちはちよん]

@@omegacroc2928 English has longer sentences, but only 26 characters. Chinese has about 6,000 Chinese characters. Efficiency through a mind-boggling effort.

[@omegacroc2928]

@@いちはちよん Indeed. It’s a tradeoff.

[@ささかま-k3m]

なるほどね

[@pittielover]

I want to recognize the accurate ball-strike calls by the home plate umpire when Ohtani was facing Trout. We certainly need more umps like him in the Majors.

[@giselaccdg53]

That umpire was flawless! Baseball quality at it best we enjoyed

[@yamamancha]

I'd like to see stats on this. I felt like the umps were incredibly accurate for every game I watched. Whatever they were doing for the WBC, they need to extend that to the MLB. No pitch clock, no bad umps. It was all so refreshing.

[@barberVnzla3406]

Felicitaciones al equipo de Japón muy disciplinado y organizado por eso fue campeón 🤜🤛

[@alexpeguero-cruz2555]

He's a once in generational type of talent.

[@DAMAGE.DRAGON1999]

living legend

[@pekorabestgirl543]

This is what every baseball kid dreams about, being able to pitch, hit, run, and most importantly bring your team and even national team victory.

[@LittleD4]

That hurt me because that showed that the greatest to ever do it (Trout) past it to Ohtani who is now the greatest in the world crazy how this at bat can change things.

[@gin170]

I need to see more of his games. Went to an A's game in Oakland with my family just to see him play and he hit a HR. Awesome to watch.

[@yukigafutte02630]

サッカーやラグビーとおなじように「国と国がたたかう」、その熱量のすごさを楽しんだ。 今回の日本がすばらしかったのは大谷のベースボールへの思いが他の選手を引っ張った。 みんな普段以上に自分の全部playをして「勝ちたい」と、それだけだった。そのゲームのひとつひとつがすばらしい2023WBCを観客とともにつくった。

[@servandoromo7847]

Congratulations Japan 🇯🇵 !!!! from Mexico 🇲🇽🫡

[@MrSuzuki0315]

Your country is strong.Maybe Mexico will win next time. from 🇯🇵

[@ソフィちゃん-b3v]

🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵

[@nagakotd2a]

Shohei is a child of baseball.

[@BrokeTheSeal]

Unless Shohei is batting or pitching, I’m not watching baseball anymore.

[@omgbygollywow]

Should have been MVP last year in the MLB.

[@fernandezrandy8184]

Respect.. well deserved..