Shohei Ohtani takes on Aroldis Chapman in New York

As a runner gets into scoring position, Shohei Ohtani faces Aroldis Chapman in the top of the 8th inning
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[@EtoGenesis]

Chapman still got the heat but I’m impressed ohtani put the bat on all his strikes, barely missed that homer. Dudes only 23 crazy to think how good he is already and how much better he could get

[@al307antony2]

Brenden Chandler Definitely If he can stay healthy he'll be a great asset to the team

[@Dahj1913]

陳緯倢 he is and that makes it even more impressive that Ohtani was able to just somewhat keep up with the heat

[@youaturd4124]

陳緯倢 You are *IDIOT CANCER 😂😂😂😂😂😂*

[@Aih1616]

Yeah, he’s bringing baseball exciting again

[@Jack-xo9hn]

Torres better

[@tarasitismindaugas4561]

Ohtani is like “Oh, so its how the hitters feel like when I pitch 100mile fast ball”

[@zephireyt]

Loll

[@albertB215]

Ohtani did this VR experiment where he’s facing himself throwing 100mile balls and he was like, bruh this is not possible 😂

[@shifukuyakobu7289]

@@albertB215 yoo, do you have the link? thanks

[@timtsai5246]

@@shifukuyakobu7289 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6emk6p6iMpgmbc here is it, and the pitcher otani win lol

[@PHIL253]

​@@shifukuyakobu7289yoo can i have it too 😂

[@CamperLiferDude]

Saw Ohtani play in person at Angels Stadium. The dude is huge and looks like a beast. The Vids don't show it, but when u r up close man. This guy is just big and lean man. Also, 23 hits for power, speed, throws and brains. I would say this guy has a long historical future ahead of him. Everybody saying, yeah lets see what and how he does in years to come. Just appreciate the moment now man. I have mad respect for Ohtani and his skills, Yankees missed out on this one.

[@NobleDemonTim]

Ohtani handpicked the Angels.

[@Dangleesak69]

you called it.

[@ennyjosefinapereira8109]

Jjjjjjj

[@shanes.1724]

Two of the most badass players in the game facing off.. love it

[@darincandlish3666]

Who else had this on there recommended in 2021

[@spookyshake35]

Yes

[@lt.ketchup342]

Me

[@Cum007]

@@spookyshake35 hello brothers

[@Cum007]

@@lt.ketchup342 hello mustard

[@billbelichicksburner6439]

Yes

[@ronst23]

On that second foulball Chapman and Yankees pissed themselves a little lmao

[@ronst23]

陳緯倢 Chapman was lucky it went foul

[@oirsiplvekp6407]

陳緯倢 you just hate ohtani

[@youaturd4124]

*i'M nOt HaTe OhTaNi* *Hater idiot 😊*

[@oirsiplvekp6407]

陳緯倢 anyway it was not a lucky swing so shut up.

[@DTTRZ]

Chinese jealousy and hatred for anything Japanese is kinda sad.

[@nowgaku]

It doesn't matter whether Chapman or not. But it's only the beginning of baseball history for Shohei.

[@michaellin6479]

In my opinion,Chapman's Hit ability won't better than Ohtani

[@YASDAQ8888]

Chapman does not offer his hitting. Chapman pitched and Ohtani could not hit.

[@drewgorsuch1935]

nowgaku o

[@hank4813]

魯魯米 yes

[@MK-kj8ln]

Ohtani is overrated playerlol

[@KneeDeep2231]

Even though he grounded out, it's still impressive being that it was lefty on lefty vs one of the hardest throwers in baseball. And he didn't swing and miss at any pitch, Ohtani is not only great for baseball but also the future of baseball.

[@opensecret4451]

AMEN

[@kraken5392]

@@opensecret4451 Did you just say... lmao

[@XenonSwift]

You betcha he is.

[@KneeDeep2231]

@@XenonSwift I wanna say this comment of mine from 5 years was a safe bet but I’m more than happy that I was right. Ohtani has been better than advertised

[@noname-dk7ri]

I forgot when, but I've seen Instagram(probably) photos of them taking two-shot photos with a smile.

[@bikeyoshiro]

i believe that this face off is the most exciting of all ever even though ohtani couldn’t hit. The place is NY and you can still watch young promising ohtani’s batting performance against Chapman. I very 0:20 often see this one with awe and respect of the two guys.❤

[@ecs3821]

Why do they call his swing awkward when it’s one of the most beautiful swings I’ve ever seen.... his mechanics at the plate and on the mound are a huge part of his success no doubt.

[@bluwyd6542]

It’s awkward compared to most swings from American players

[@jameskong2509]

@@bluwyd6542 you sound dumb 😂

[@largbois3700]

@@jameskong2509 American and Japanese baseball mechanics are very different.... you seem to be the dumb one

[@bluwyd6542]

@@jameskong2509 you must not understand how the game of baseball is; people from all around the world have different swings, American baseball and Japanese baseball are two entirely different games (by the way the players play, not rules)

[@seanmorris5568]

@@jameskong2509his swing is awkward

[@downdabeach]

I just don't understand how people can throw these fastballs and still have a functioning arm

[@moshereitberger]

That’s why he’s only in for one inning at a time cuz it’s so easy for him to hurt himself bcz he throws so hard

[@benpace6058]

@@moshereitberger but ohtani pitches 100 mph too

[@moshereitberger]

@@benpace6058 but as consistently?

[@bluwyd6542]

@@moshereitberger yes.... he’s pumping mid-high nineties on most of his pitches,Chapman may throw harder for one inning but Shohei will go slightly slower for 6+

[@willsmith1178]

Lol degrom goes 9 innings while throwing 100 and getting up to 102 in the early innings

[@joshuad.6060]

That was a great at-bat for Ohtani! He's a beast!

[@tomwaller3063]

He grounded out??

[@raygetard3444]

Still made the pitcher work, got a passed ball which to be fair didn't matter due to him striking out and ending the inning, made good contact on the fouls, and saw alot of pitches

[@user-sx2yl3mk3v]

many MLB fans evaluate possibility of Shohei Otani, i'm proud of him as a fellow Japanese.

[@deionfrancis6715]

Gary Sanchez always looks so sad

[@erikdelgado295]

Deion Francis he reminds me of the Pokémon blastoise when he’s in his catcher gear with his mask off

[@thesportsfanatic2106]

Deion Francis same last name and close first name🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@andretoles9505]

Gary Sadchez

[@Caraldemus]

@YungSh00tR , what

[@noname-dk7ri]

03:48 102mph. Both Chapman and Ohtani are amazing. btw, they are the same height (6'4").

[@Shinobi33]

Otani did well. He just missed a big hit on one ball. And he almost got an opposite way homerun that sliced foul. I was impressed. But don't worry these two will see each other again for many years to come

[@rapprapp5494]

３球目のフルスイングもすげえし、最後のいいとこに飛んでるし、間一髪のアウト 魅力を充分に見せつけてる打席だと思う

[@naisyo999]

あの当たりで一塁きわどいってどんだけ足早いんだよｗｗ

[@deathwings4121]

Then: Chapman>Ohtani Now: Ohtani>Chapman

[@bigsmokiee55]

One of those match ups where you appreciate how good players are. Trout vs Kershaw, Cabrera vs Clemens, the list goes on. Baseball’s the best. You could have some of the worlds best hitters vs the worlds best pitchers. Mano y mano. Best game ever

[@dankestone6656]

bigsmokiee55 like the all star game?

[@rigelgutierrez9866]

100% agree. Is the big leagues.

[@bigsmokiee55]

Dankest One I love the ASG. Wish the other sports put home field on the line to keep it competitive. Idk if they ended that this year, but I love that shit

[@cookiebetts6341]

bigsmokiee55 do you mean mano y mano?

[@bigsmokiee55]

hideous apple I did

[@naoto9556]

He’s the one truly enjoying baseball in the stadium. Enjoy playing against great players and go Ohtani!!

[@sh1nka11]

Ohtani has infinite possibilities

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

Could he microwave a burrito so hot that God, himself, could not eat it? Hmm? Thought so...

[@samuelmoulds1016]

yeah!!?! and I think he calls off sick too much.

[@bikeyoshiro]

you’re absolutely right now:June/22/2023😊

[@volchanrocks]

I love both of them Fantastic✨

[@Bonkotsu928]

Who’s watching this now in May 2021?

[@nbaclips8758]

Me

[@jakewells5432]

Shohei Ohtani is awesome

[@ahmaddhaniw8505]

2:30 that swing is so satisfying

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

This guy may be the best all-around baseball player in the big leagues.

[@wilrobles9824]

What a match up.

[@Jeon0901]

At 00:10 that throw, I felt like Chapman is going for a boxing fight rather than baseball 😂

[@oldben1800]

What a freaking matchup...thats fun to watch

[@Racsim1]

imagine if we could see this in the present

[@jantzenallen3077]

@@Racsim1that ball would probably go over 500 ft 😂😂😂

[@Levi-em6ym]

Wait what...this is old. He has 42 HR. Who the announcer who said his swing is awkward. It's art!

[@tt-qx8ds]

The best scene in this season.

[@warlordop713]

Chapman and Sanchez a scary combination… for their own team. 🤣

[@Glixity]

othani battled it out nicely. most people who face chapman with 100 mph down the middle Always miss.

[@aspen1642]

Obey Glixity Make me an ep lmao. I never would've thought to see an Obey member here!

[@supergamer96318]

Not major leaguers. The average fastball is mid 90s with more and more guys throwing 100+

[@evancraven4784]

Chapman just throws faster than average. He used to throw 103 to 105 when he was on the Reds.

[@dzanier]

They don't always miss. If they don't try to pull, they can be successful. Less is more versus Chapman. Just meet the ball.

[@Ommaster3]

Who is here after Shohei just got his 40th homer an Chapman is the king of blowing games

[@Aih1616]

This match up was exciting

[@NoName-fn5ek]

Gotta give props to Ohatni for connecting with the ball though

[@prinjame1754]

Ohtani is now a Superman. He can do everything in baseball.

[@bktptk6275]

これは痺れた

[@HKim0072]

Is Ohtani the most exciting player in MLB right now? I barely follow baseball, but am riveted on how he's performing.

[@wizdoodle]

For most people, probably yeah. He's doing something really unique in being an amazing pitcher and being an amazing batter at the same time, so people are extremely excited. :)

[@steamboatwillie8194]

Ohtani is just a two-way player^^

[@denniscassiers772]

yes not only is he really good and fun to watch but he's also such a humble and friendly guy!

[@kick8627]

steamboat WILLIE ꗃ not only a 2 way player. He's a good 2 way player

[@hacantyapradipta1119]

micah bettis Can Mookie pitch and throw 100 mph? 'Nuff said

[@reacher8446]

We have not seen it yet but from what I hear Ohtani plays a pretty good right field too. Imagine the type of creativity a team could have if they had two Ohtani's.

[@373sono3]

Look at Tanaka's face after Ohtani hit the huge fly ball Lol

[@tgg8720]

Two players I love most

[@sebacmk24]

I think this guy is my favorite player!

[@anthonyestrada8262]

Gary passed ball is so normal. 😂

[@thedominatior39]

Chapman vs Ohtani a matchup I didn’t know I wanted to see but am glad I saw it

[@hotsox9117]

Great matchup.

[@ProspectNY11211]

Ohtani was the final piece for the Yankees. He's the real deal.

[@ProspectNY11211]

app good for him

[@demoralize2160]

apparently he doesnt move for a ring either

[@ronst23]

Purple Kush FN He better join the Astros then..

[@steamboatwillie8194]

ikr

[@user-ri4ml2hl8t]

New Yorker Please educate rookieOHTANI. I am looking forward to it

[@MJAriola]

this is fun to watch :D

[@jimmywu1011]

mark ariola this is why we love baseball

[@aaronrodriguez1410]

Baseball is fun to watch

[@SterlingWidmanSwidman]

That person whistling in the background though

[@NeopolitanOW]

Sterling Widman so annoying

[@Ryan-oc7fw]

Sterling Widman Same I had to lower my volume because of that.😂

[@WeiJie_Chen]

Chapman is the beast 💪

[@Benjaminrcd]

2:57 Aaron Boone: Man, this kid is unreal.

[@livy6772]

Epic showdown!

[@hacantyapradipta1119]

I'm a Yankee fan but damn, Ohtani is my third favorite player after Judge and Severino!

[@melaniehernandez1277]

Yankees suck

[@melaniehernandez1277]

Boston’s better

[@TheAbele992]

Melacrack 111812 That's why Yankees are leading the division

[@anthos8182]

Melacrack 111812 most championships in baseball history (some were kinda rigged) but we are bad Lmao just a hater

[@ascent-6175]

Yankees suck

[@Shantslis]

Legendary otany

[@user-oe1ou8tz3x]

Exit velocity for ground ball was 97.6mph

[@MLitey]

we all miss rivera but god damn chapman is a beast . Rewatching all this makes me happy

[@brandonjc13]

This may be their first matchup, but it won't be their last. I'm betting this is gonna be a rivalry in the coming years.

[@user-jg6jo1xq6f]

ヤンキース 本気で大谷と勝負。。ルーキーだぜ！ 緊張感あり過ぎて鳥肌！

[@steamboatwillie8194]

Yea actually he’s still a rookie so,

[@italianstallion6929]

レジェンドテイオー I agree

[@user-bi1cm7ow2i]

この1打席だけで試合を見る価値がありました。

[@reacher8446]

Pretty good for going up against one of the best left handed pitchers in the game.

[@j0oi88]

something very satisfying about Yankees Angels games

[@eliashfishing795]

The fact that this kid can still manage to get infront of Chapman is crazy to believe the power he has

[@codemonkey7719]

I'm a huge Yankee fan, but this kid is going to be a stud. He was on top of each of those 100 mph pitches, and that's against a lefty which is even more crazy. A little over-hyped as a pitcher though.

[@bundazy0133]

0xGOD Yankees fans like you I appreciate

[@alexo1226]

I just miss baseball :(

[@unclejune2839]

Best players in the world

[@vincew4297]

Chapman was like, "here's how you throw heat son." Lol he came at him with all fastballs haha

[@volchanrocks]

Hot match🔥🔥🔥⚾️

[@WeiJie_Chen]

Sighma a.k.a. emma Z Chapman is the beast 💪

[@volchanrocks]

陳緯倢 beast？lol

[@slugger_hinatastan17]

陳緯倢 STFU

[@KEN-tg4qy]

A great AB.

[@masamasa1223]

まさに名勝負。リアルタイムでみて震えました。

[@donschmidt8203]

The great writer doris kearnes Goodwin once observed how thrilling it is to observe the battle between a pitcher and hitter. She said the two people are dueling and Chapman vs ohtani is a little like doc Holliday vs the Sundance kid. Pure speed vs raw power. Chapman has a fastball that compares to the best ever, yet ohtani is all that in a pitcher and a five tool player as well. The sheer extent of this kids physical gifts is frightening.

[@469dwj]

Chapman has Goose Gossage number. The original fireball relief pitcher

[@mrgr33n16]

God damn the sound 0:08

[@WeiJie_Chen]

Mr. Green Chapman is the beast 💪

[@redhotchilifan98]

Mr. Green right😂

[@Prince-bd1vw]

Mr. Green he aint throwing shit but 90 in the pen calm down

[@ryukaiserh]

Ggwp good matchup, last part camera shoot its like anime lel

[@comradeicez2863]

i'm a fan of both of those guys

[@westcoastfishing2768]

Ohtani did not look over matched and got close to to giving him a lost save

[@travisjones4106]

Good lord, the whistling!!

[@T.J.M]

When othani saw them putting in Chapman his face was like uhhhhh

[@therealjakub]

This is the duel you want to see

[@gbdfvthnj8121]

すげえ

[@pepejuice]

野球の試合でこんなにワクワクした勝負は久しぶりだよ、ヤンキースの監督も粋な事をするぜ、流石人気球団の監督だけあって、ファンが見たがってるものを理解してる

[@user-bi1cm7ow2i]

1回目の万振りのファウルに燃えました。タイミングはあってた。当たっていればこれまでの最大ＨＲと言う所でした。見ていて面白かった。

[@sergiomarte6877]

What?

[@user-bi1cm7ow2i]

最後の1球は、球場のお客さんが立ち上がって見ていました。チャップマンは全てストレートの球を投げました。大谷の1回目のスイングから球場の雰囲気が変わって行きました。

[@volchanrocks]

sergio marte I'm excited this match.

[@highlightgr8nes287]

カレーぺぺ ight I totally get this

[@user-bn2zg2qx4q]

全球ストレート勝負のチャップマンにあっぱれ！！

[@user-gg1eq1fb1v]

熱いね。あとbooingは印象わるっ　NYYは移籍ノーチャンスになっちゃう

[@user-bk2gk5pk3x]

Luis El de la Villa Oh,yes！

[@user-bi1cm7ow2i]

ブーイングは大体の場合見ていて面白い時にします。ブーイング出来るのもファンの楽しみの１つみたいです。でも本気の時もあるので注意が必要です。

[@tlsvideos6203]

あ あ I agree

[@lokito1040]

Q dicen lol

[@ivory1696]

His pre-batting stance is similar to Barry Bonds. The way he twirl his bat before setting up to hit.

[@holkn]

Yankees look scared and nervous of ohtani’s prowess. Rarely has a 23 year old rookie generate so much fear in their seasoned opponents

[@dainland432]

Dude doing all that whistling is an insane person.

[@blergclerg8107]

Grabbed Chapman in my fantasy team. Not disappointed

[@hhattonaom9729]

wow ohtani really is legit he got his bat on 102 mph ball

[@hhattonaom9729]

i don't watch any yankees games and yes that's what i meant

[@luisaquino1774]

La emoción y la euforia después de fao fue épico

[@bikeyoshiro]

I also felt the heat and speed between them ❤

[@USA-sg5rp]

Power on his hand, fireballs, he is the faster in MLB all the time

[@kaede9633]

今なら打てそう！

[@capersville]

左ピッチャー苦にしなくなったからな

[@user-bo4vs2rr8p]

ライトスタンド奥深くにぶち込んで欲しい

[@raidelcrus-tr7kj]

Yo lo vi lanzar en cuba baff este hombre lo que le pone es candela a la mascota

[@hushg2000]

Chapman has that 2016 Cubs godly ring tho! Ha!

[@raptorguy397]

Now I want to see Ohtani pitch to Chapman.

[@PeekaPeep]

Ohtani nearly turned that game around in his team's favor in that AB. That's why I was so pissed Scioscia didn't bother using him as a pinch-hitter in the 9th inning of that final game of the home series against the Yankees a few weeks back. He can definitely take Chapman deep if he sees enough of those triple-digit heaters and almost did THE OTHER WAY last night, too! O_O

[@aaronduran466]

I never knew how fast ohtani was geez

[@user-qk5ve6qs8v]

応援しています

[@lugnut1012]

Now ohtani is a god

[@pyrotor]

Broadcasters have come a long way. 5-10 years ago they would've ripped the manager for bringing in the closer in the eight. And now, they're even acknowledging that even if Othani gets a hit, it's still the best decision. Wow, just wow, I'm impressed!

[@jmyost2788]

Ohtani with ice water in his veins.

[@user-kj2qz4bn5m]

its like shohei as a hitter vs shohei as a pitcher

[@BryanChance]

2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs, 2 to 1, bottom of 8th. Pressure!!