Shohei Ohtani, The Friendliest Guy in Baseball

[@BryanChance]

His personality makes him an even bigger star.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

How is he a bigger star baseball don't even market this dude

[@山田太郎-v1d5u]

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[@baotran16]

Ohtani and J.Rod will be the BEST tandem personalities in baseball. Sho-Time Ohtani to Seattle LETS GOOO!!!……

[@ernestnhonest7436]

He is literally one of the angels in this world.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Showtime

[@Pccpy]

Baseball is so lucky to have this guy. He makes Baseball great again.

[@nonabliss]

This guy is what all athletes should aspire to be. He is not only at the top of his game in his sport, but he is also kind and humble. It proves that the two qualities are not mutually exclusive.

[@willxiahan364]

We were all taught to be this way in Asia as children. Unfortunately most of the time this personality works at our disadvantage, especially when moving to a western country.

[@purestofsouls]

@@willxiahan364 Makes me mad that it works to your disadvantage. We should all be kind smh.

[@2011sliverdude]

I rather be like Ja Morant and be a gangster and getting head in the strip club

[@kylemiller2781]

@@willxiahan364I’m just so shocked at how respectful Asians out it’s just a very different experience. But unfortunately I’m the west we don’t care about respect and it makes us worse

[@inoribettor]

@@purestofsouls it really is a disadvantage in the west. In the east/asian countries being kind and humble works, but in the west it will get you disrespected and looked at as weak lol

[@rw9931]

According to Japanese news, Ohtani's family has never touched his money. Even when Ohtani offered to rebuild his family home, his parents said, "We're still healthy, and the house isn't that old, so that's not how you should spend your money. Save it properly." His mother still works part-time, and their lifestyle hasn't changed at all from old days. When his mentor and sister got married, Ohtani tried to give them a big gift, but they didn't accept it. Ohtani himself doesn't spend money on anything other than baseball; it's clear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@nurinzamrie]

Ohh thank you for this news, I will check it out👍🏻

[@shuib]

This is what I call a full package = tall, big, strong, talented, humble, pleasant, down-to-earth and needless to say, handsome!

[@alessandros00]

His humility, his modesty and the respectful way he treats everyone, teammates and rivals, make him even greater than he is as a player.

[@kylemiller2781]

It’s just apart of the Japanese culture

[@davidaucoin7280]

Also the respect he shows to the field and the dugout....pretty much his whole surroundings is amazing!

[@Benny-uf4wk]

Shohei picks up trashes as he believes each trash is a luck other people threw away. We’d better start doing that so the world will be a better place.💕❤️

[@csy897]

That's a nice way to put it but it's more like karma. He believes the more good you do, the more good will come back to you. And it sometimes just take that last bit of luck to win.

[@kelliesugai-dahl1294]

A true role model for baseball.

[@globaledu2876]

...and for all children and young people too. On top of being an extraordinary, talented baseball player, Shoei is also such a remarkable young man with a wonderful personality and a heart of gold. He has definitely won our admiration and adoration. 👏👍💕

[@ArloweJanilleP07]

He’s such a dreamboat 😍

[@Kathy-22]

Shohei is a cutie. Love

[@yashica9835]

He is very cute

[@justinwanajrat5811]

The small gesture of picking up 'litters' tells a lot about how he was raised.

[@afterschoolboy]

Shohei Ohtani, the angel of the Angels

[@FatimaMakesStuff]

Shotani is So cute 🥰

[@nonabliss]

So true. He is adorable.

[@bobsyoruncle4583]

some people probably think Ohtani picking up litter in the dugout and on the field is a bit obsessive, but elementary schools in Japan have no janitors - the children do ALL the cleaning in the school including the washrooms. Japanese kids are taught very young to take responsibility and not expect others to clean up for them or after them. Look at the streets in Japanese towns and cities - they are as clean as an indoor mall, not even a speck of trash or litter anywhere.

[@grownupgaming]

I wish kids in the US had the same training

[@fwt3319]

Shohei said that picking up trash means picking up luck.

[@Erusa168]

He carries the japanese attitude of following culture being as polite,friendly, disciplined and environmentally clean.

[@Liski111]

Loved all the moments he’s such a sweet person

[@galaxyheavymetal5292]

Smiles make you smile and bring you happiness.

[@2shadow808]

Japanese culture, they always cleanup. It's ingrained in them since childhood. Japan is one of the most cleanest countries you'll ever visit.

[@MK-zz5qe]

No lie here. I said this on another comment. But they carry small ash trays so they dont ash on floor. Crazy.

[@Damage_Inc]

WHAT DOES THIS GUY NOT HAVE/DO??? ONCE IN A CENTURY TWO WAY TALENT, HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, STORYBOOK JOURNEY TO THE PROS, HANDSOME LOOKS, BOYISH FACE, KIND PERSONALITY, IS A GENTLEMAN, IS AN AMAZING TEAMMATE, AND HE EVEN DONATES HIS EARNINGS TO THE ANGELS STAFF??? HOW CAN ONE PERSON BE SO GREAT AT 27 YEARS OLD???

[@ashleelarsen8522]

Betty Draper?

[@Cons2911]

Skills aside, he is a very likable guy. He’s good for the sport, and for that I’m glad

[@Landis_Grant]

Most Japanese imports (Ichiro, Matsui, Tanaka, Darvish, Hrabu) were kind, respectful, humble and stayed out of trouble.

[@anthonyfam5469]

The universe is on his side. He set a very difficult goal that many thought was impossible and did everything he can to put himself in position to succeed.

[@paimalala913]

Wow.. He has a nice voice

[@seanwiederholt7554]

This man deserves all the good in the world. Such a fabulous sportsman. Such a wonderful man.

[@csy897]

He's such an adorable fluff ball when he smiles

[@spiderliliez]

His cleanliness. When you see him picking up trash just because he knows it's the right thing to do! I really applaud that.

[@gatesurfer]

Not trash. The shrapnel from the bat. As for cleaning up, Japan is the cleanest country I’ve ever been to. You can’t even find a garbage can, yet it’s spotless. People just carry their trash with them til they get home. And then they have those onsen and public bathhouses with mineral hot springs. I’d soak in one every day if I could.

[@jakeboss1655]

Awesome athlete, good looking, and a super nice guy...baseball is lucky.

[@murano3032]

The angel of Angels!!!

[@jj9268]

HIM SINGING DESPACITO IS SO CUTEEE

[@hanspatmpouma1183]

Shohei Ohtani is legit like clark Kent. Handsome Superman

[@techboy95]

MVP is not enough, give this guy the sportsperson of the year award. I still think Freddie Freeman is more "friendly," but Shohei Ohtani is just amazing and i love the guy

[@dcflow7859]

I saw him live today!! He treats absolutely everyone with respect.

[@beecee660]

I absolutely love this kid man, he is ridiculously (historically) good and has a great head on his shoulders. He's a breath of fresh air for baseball

[@nativegurl8886]

💗😍😘😍💗😘 Ugh! I can't with such inner & outer beauty. Ohtani singing is adorable,. Hes so down to earth,, humbled & dedicated....Beautiful spirit.. He does it all...Handsome Samurai. 💞

[@geom2333]

Such a handsom and tall..perfect

[@mattsoca1]

Yep. It makes sense. He has the "clean gene" that keeps Japan so immaculate.

[@1utube01]

He's not even making superstar money and he appreciates that he is still making enough that he can give the derby earnings to staffers.

[@rustincole_w1339]

Dude is literally picking up trash for the grounds crew ... We need this Man/aspect of Japan to be a part of American Society.

[@copanemaipacabana6711]

He picks up trash not necessary for the ground crew. It just makes him feel good to keep his surrounding clean. How can I say that? Because I'm Japanese too.

[@toolsmith4003]

I've been a Japanese dude for several decades and my room has been a mess for my entire life.

[@MK-zz5qe]

Yea japan you rarely see trash on the floor. They even carrry little ash trays so they dont ash on the floor. Not saying some dont but their streets are pretty clean

[@TM-si1kj]

@@toolsmith4003 same here what`s wrong with me? lol

[@Ultradude604]

I wanna cry hearing he gave 150K to the angels staff, man.

[@Mark-te8ky]

heart of gold 💛

[@teddymoon3744]

he is the little brother to all in baseball........he just happens to be better than them

[@林HAYASHI-e3v]

He is doing everything best . I love baseball because of Ohtani 大谷翔平

[@oceanbusta6620]

Ohtani is too nice man...

[@ShredPhred]

This guy is definitely from another world! Hope he can keep his enthusiasm and exuberance as his career unfolds. It's not going to all be rosy and filled with success

[@pinyaaa15]

Why did I find this clips!? Now I like... I mean I love him even more! 😭😍

[@ImSofaKingGood]

RESPECT. What an awesome human being.

[@Kaijuus]

A very humble guy, very likeable.

[@Coolguy12321]

He’s like that super nice and popular friend that always has your back

[@johnspinelli9396]

I love him. Although I don't play baseball I see him as an inspiration as an athlete

[@yukondeighton8075]

great singing voice. added some flair in there for sure.

[@johndee759]

Shohei Ohtani is such a Role Model.

[@cabpacedilla]

Shohei is so chill. He love baseball very much but an excellent human too for life

[@mmmoroi]

He is a great role model, giving kids a notion that picking up rubbish is a cool thing to do.

[@Cons2911]

How can you not like the guy

[@lazevankov1737]

True legend,all best Ohtani

[@Cedserg1]

On that shot back from Meadows, and Ohtani smiling and apologizing. Meadows was asking "You're a cyborg, aren't you?"

[@jacksonj3082]

Most down to earth superstar - his Japanese culture a lot to do with it

[@lopezmt5]

Most Japanese baseball players are just as polite and kind as Ohtani. Actually, most Japanese people are like this. I say this not to diminish or dismiss his kindness and friendliness. He is extremely personable and humble. He is a joy to watch play and I wish him only the best success.

[@chriskeller3705]

I like Ohtani, it’s obvious was taught respect and it shows.

[@花子-w6n]

0:25 日本語版で歌ってんの面白すぎるしそれを盛り上げてるチーム最強じゃん

[@KO-ev7yo]

I’m Japanese and these comments are making me cry. I’ve never heard Japanese people praises for Japanese. When we talk about us we always compare ourselves with people from another culture and say like “Japanese are too serious” “we should be more like people outside of Japan” “that is too Japanese (it’s usually used as a bad meaning, like too honest or too thoughtful)” etc. but seeing people outside of Japan saying something so nice about Japanese culture is really touching and makes me realized that we can proud of our culture little bit more.

[@ryana3679]

I work in tech and every single Japanese person I have dealt with has been nothing but amazing. The attitude and compassion for others is great. I literally told my wife last week that we should plan a trip to Japan to see more about the culture and people.

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Please be proud of your culture! There are many worldwide who envy Japan’s cleanliness, safety, lack of crime, safe and reliable public transit including your train system, proper respectfulness to one another, strong work ethic and perseverance. How everybody is proud of their job and do their job to the best of their ability. I have hardly ever met an arrogant Japanese person as I think your culture does not encourage that type of attribute. Japanese people abroad are very much respected by others. I would love to visit Japan one day! Although you have such a large population in such a small land area, you still have beautiful nature areas. It seems to me that the environment is treated with respect in Japan. One of the most obvious compliments I can pay is how high tech Japan is. And I haven’t even started to talk about the food yet! You must have very high standards for each other in your culture and maybe that is where the criticism comes from. It’s possible to offer constructive criticism while at the same time acknowledging the positive characteristics of the person or the situation. Best wishes! 😃🙏🌸⚾️

[@prabhleenbhullar8822]

I love this man

[@copanemaipacabana6711]

Angel!

[@tommy2chips]

This man is very marketable. I hope he gets a lot more endorsements.

[@whoknows9193]

People like Shohei Otani are why I wish I was born in Japan, even in High School where he was undoubtedly the most athletic, probably the best looking etc.. I have no doubt he was still nice to all the kids he went to class with, no bullying or anything.

[@lobbyster]

asian countries have a horrible bullying problem in middle and high school.

[@whoknows9193]

@@lobbyster Fr I didn’t know that? I guess there’s horrible bullying everywhere but Japan is no exception

[@ximman_]

@@lobbyster Why do people like you say "asian countries" as if all Asian countries are the same? The worst bullying is in China. Japanese and Chinese have different personalities and cultures, please stop making seemingly discriminatory statements lumping them together as "asian countries"!

[@jacobdenise1648]

THIS, is how to be a role model. Great dude/great player.

[@DulcisAbsentia]

Champion both at baseball and personality wise

[@TheLirJEt86]

Dude give his paycheck to the staff, he’s literally on some Keanu Reaves Vibe.

[@moveslikeninja1]

he's so cute lol

[@narigon3942]

That respect that is taught in Japanese culture. ❤

[@clutchhoward6944]

You can hate the angels but love Ohtahni. Who doesn’t love him.

[@daleennis3140]

What a class act,.

[@shucol]

Even he is a good singer!

[@cuemog3088]

lol, Mike called him Shotani! Thank you for sharing!

[@Domyourdad]

Him singing Despacito with the angel team makes me happy cause I’m a angels fan all my life

[@richardalayon3629]

He is a Japanese, in all his ways...picking up litters and puts in his pocket, and humbleness at its finest ❤❤❤❤

[@cbtowers4841]

That chair thing was so refreshing to see. Elementary school kids are taught to push their chairs back under the desk (or however they found it) after using it. By the middle of first grade it's almost automatic for them and they carry this up to adulthood. So nice to see Shohei instinctively put the swivel chair back in place after his interview. 😀

[@rickdeckard9810]

Ohtani proves that nice guys don't always finish last.

[@psychosodamealset7620]

I love the fact that the only time his parents ever scolded him was when he threw a big tantrum over a Harry Potter notebook he tried to fix.

[@cyncyn1951]

I'm sorry, when he what? 😂

[@psychosodamealset7620]

@@cyncyn1951 there was a slight discoloration on the cover so the little Shohei tried to fix it by coloring it himself. However he only made it worse and began crying and all. I just find it so adorable😂

[@todoje12212]

I heard from a Japanese friend that.... when Shohei was in Japanese Little League, his teammates and their parents had only seen eating and sleeping, other than his baseball practice. Even during the summer practice camp, even if the kids were making loud noise until midnight, he never woke up until morning once he slept.

[@timberhead2069]

Priorities. Jk Training non-stop are prone to injuries. Having a well rested body gives you ump for another day. Once injured all the hardwork will go down the drain.

[@jersh4143]

him picking up trash. prime example of doing good things even if nobody is looking

[@mochimochi45]

Shohei singing OMG🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ShikataGaNai100]

We finally found something Shohei can't do...sing...but, I bet he masters it by the end of the year and wins a Grammy too.

[@d.9962]

Handsome

[@mattlopez8391]

How can you dislike him u can’t he is just a nice dude

[@TheDakotaThurmond]

Could you imagine him and freeman in the same room?

[@HODGES.24]

MVP off the pitch as well☀️🔥

[@positivelybobby]

I don’t care what team you root for - if you don’t like Sho, you must not like baseball or purely good people. I would hope that this is every kid’s role model.

[@jpx8341]

My man picking up dugout garbage is absolute class

[@jgarcia6751]

What a doll he is. I am the rare New Yorker that wears an Angel's hat.

[@lnaturalist]

People tend to mistake friendly and nice with being Humble and strong at the same time.

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

I just love how the Despacito clip was filmed on a microwave, it makes it feel just a bit more candid.

[@もず-o1d]

一平さんと大谷選手は健康で野球を楽しんで、長生きして欲しい。 それで充分。

[@eyesight8716]

listen America, if you become a baseball player...be humble like Ohtani....

[@eiko-tropicana]

I can’t get enough of SHOTANI❤

[@LOLMAN9538]

Shohei is no doubt a sure-fire 1st ballot Hall of Famer

[@josephyu7034]

the classiest

[@johnsinglet575]

Role model for kids all over the world

[@kennedybobbette3853]

Omg him and trout is the best

[@avejaly8065]

Love this star

[@cnh1710]

Nobody messes with Ohtani!!