THE YEAR OF SHOHEI OHTANI 🔥 From SCANDAL to WORLD SERIES to MVP 📈 | The Sports Reporters

[@fualexander7798]

ESPN better take down this trash clip before they get destroyed by the backlash. Shohei Ohtani was cleared by the DOJ, let alone named a "victim" in the case. Shohei could sue Wingo and Rhoden for defamation. I can't believe ESPN would allow such unfounded gossip material to go on air.

[@e.m8817]

What are haters... those first two commentators are two haters.

[@DD01880]

Like I've told everyone before, it's the sport media news dumb asses that's keeps speculating rumors and false narratives about Shohei Ohtani being the main culprit. These clowns couldn't do their job correctly as a journalist, so by throwing shades at Ohtani is the least credibility and validation they could get. Ippei Mizhuara started this mess, Shohei just ends up taking the heat with all these gossip nonsense going around the league. The man is clear by L.A. DA when they announced the scandal. Shohei Ohtani is currently suing his former broke @ss translator for online purchase of his MLB card memorabilia.

[@bballmemories]

ESPN is so unwatchable now..Bill Rhoden, Trey Wingo..did you not read the report? 3 government agencies investigated and found ZERO evidence that Ohtani was ever involved in gambling. Ippei was just a clever liar and covered up his tracks from everyone. Those two are still following Tisha Thompson's narrative that Ohtani was somehow involved. ESPN is a joke now. Even their coverage of the NBA with Kendrick Perkins, Malika Andrews are not worth watching.

[@abssch]

Did the reporter just say his interpreter was “the fall guy”? Ohtani was exonerated by the USDOJ and designated as the victim. ESPN, this is straight up slander.

[@timg6125]

I was going to call out the same thing. Totally agree. A "fall guy" is a scapegoat. Someone who is blamed for something that someone else did, or ordered, or was heavily involved in. The only thing Ohtani is guilty of is trusting Ippei more than he should have, and being a bit naive and relying on one person too much. He basically entrusted everything to Ippei, even including setting up his bank accounts and allowing him to have access (and effectively control) over them. I don't know if Ippei was a con man from the get-go, or if his gambling addiction turned him into one, but he took advantage of Shohei's trust.

[@ICALLCAP-z3n]

in order for it to be slander it has to be false...i dont see shohei suing ESPN

[@abssch]

@ You should be on “The Sports Reporters”!

[@Toysoldier9527]

this is disgusting topic. No one can perform like this with addiction to gamble.

[@Acebets70]

lawsuit

[@もこもこ-t9i]

I just can’t believe how stupid they are… they better read the 37 pages of FEDs report before they make themselves look stupid. FEDs already cleared him as a 100% VICTIM. Ohtani had zero involvement and zero knowledge about Ippei’s gambling problems and also was totally not aware of being ripped off. Just read the report before you say something. Everything you want to know is written in there.

[@taze27]

They can't read or comprehend. They are jealous of his success and how he was found innocent but thats not good enough for them. They gotta be sleazy snakes and denigrate his image so they can get paid talking about him. Fact checking is not in the best interests of good reporting anymore, controversy and conjecture is, unfortunately. But most likely, its just jealousy because this man is the talk of the baseball world. 😂

[@csy897]

They just don't understand enough of him. He is the guy that spends like what was it, $200 a month in japan cus he gave all his money to his mother to manage. He has no interest in money at all and has never managed it. to be fair, it seems like they are pointing at the people around him and not himself that could not have not known. and if they clarify, this could steer the conversation that way, instead of this fall guy for shohei nonsense.

[@Finedeserthouses]

@@csy897 Exactly! It was more like $600-$650/mo in today’s exchange rate…but still😂 He saved up most of that even as he lived in the team dorm so he didn’t have to pay any extra for food or living expenses. The only way he awarded himself after a good day was to stop at Seven Eleven and buy his favorite chocolate crepe which is about a buck or two. You can watch that on KZbin if you try to find it. 😂 The only thing he is interested is baseball and not money!

[@otani928]

ohtani did not have to escape anything …he was innocent

[@abssch]

@@otani928 He wasn’t just innocent, he was the victim.

[@かい-n8y9v]

I am Japanese, I was so disappointed what two guys said about Shohei. They don't have the right to say anything about baseball include Ohtani.

[@jxhide]

The old racist guys trying to blame ohtani still even afted Fed cleared him. Better to leave racists off yout panel.

[@sirrich1254]

Lol I mean seriously....

[@KCiAzN]

@@jxhide they don’t even pretend to hide their bias. Just straight hate based on emotions.

[@mirikaku5811]

What do you expect from a country who vote for likes of Trump just because the alternative is just as bad…😂

[@Erica-my5qw]

I “disliked” this video, not because of Ohtani, who I have great respect for as the (IMO) quite obvious GOAT of baseball, but because of the two absolute clowns on the ends of the panel. This was slander, plain and simple, not to mention completely baseless and actually totally disproven slander to boot. I’m well aware that the human appetite for ugliness runs deep, but why anyone would feel the need to bring up that terrible situation other than to commend Shohei for not letting it distract him from his responsibilities to his team and his own personal pursuit of excellence is beyond me. ESPN should remove this video and issue a public apology, and if I were Shohei I would not speak another word to any ESPN reporter or personnel until they did so. He seems too good natured and focused on his task to take such a measure (and I understand that the odds of him even being aware of this are slim), but it would be absolutely warranted in my opinion. Do better ESPN; Ohtani’s story is fascinating enough without having to resort to baseless accusations and outright lies.

[@Zagirus]

*Ohtani's first year with the Dodgers while recovering from a tommy surgery:* - Set the franchise record for most home runs in a single season with 54 home runs - Achieved a 9.2 Offensive bWAR, the highest in Dodgers' history, surpassing Mike Piazza’s 9.0 mark in 1997 - Holds the franchise record for most RBIs in a single game with 10 RBIs (in the game he went 6-for-6 with 3 home runs, 5 XBH and 2 stolen bases) - Most XBH by a LA Dodger (99) - Achieved an RBI in 10 consecutive games, surpassing Roy Campanella's record of 9 RBIs in 1955 - 411 total bases, setting a LA Dodgers record, surpassing Adrián Beltré’s 376 total bases in 2004 - Hit the most home runs in a single season at Dodgers' home games with 28 home runs - Achieved a 190 OPS+, the highest in a qualified season in Dodgers history, surpassing Mike Piazza’s 185 OPS+ in 1997 - Set a Dodgers record with 134 runs scored, leading the majors in this category - Posted a .646 slugging percentage, leading the NL and setting a new Dodgers record, surpassing Gary Sheffield’s .643 mark in 2000 - Led the Dodgers in all offensive categories in a single season *Postseason performance:* Heroically saved the Dodgers from getting swept by the Padres with his massive clutch 3-run homer in the NLDS, having an outstanding NLCS performance with a 1.184 OPS, .364 AVG, .818 with RISP, leading with 9 runs, reaching the bases 17 TIMES, and of course, he massively contributed to Game 1 of the World Series with his series-changing clutch double in the 8th inning that led to Freddie's grand slam, dealing a blow to the Yankees' morale. But unfortunately, Ohtani's postseason run ended in Game 2 when his shoulder was dislocated, requiring surgery after the series. But his presence alone in the lineup messed with the Yanks' pitching game. Ohtani and the Dodgers are destined for GREATNESS!!!

[@hrty24]

All of that and half the time they accuse him of something he was cleared of

[@lancegranata8801]

Who cares he’s a cheating bastard

[@dardevera]

Didn't even mentioned any of his historic achievements but the scandal that was already been forgotten by many. They're acting like that is worse than a domestic abuse or murder. Smh at these shameless ppl.

[@LAChannel-py5ll]

Can’t believe that some stupid sports writers still think they know more than the Feds, Homeland Security and the IRS. Get over it and if you think the interpreter is still the fall guy, then prove it.

[@suika197]

ESPN apologize to Ohtani. You should once again make a correct excuse here.. Ohtani is the real victim, You were guilty of social media harassment.,every day. Chapter 37 of the statement explains the circumstances well, read it. Making slanderous statements online can open you to claims for damages.

[@felixfors9340]

They have done before with Stephen a

[@honganshaw3419]

That 2 old head absolutely shameless, even FBI can't let them believe

[@anngene5753]

“The fall guy?” - Fire the 2 guys immediately. Hannah is an absolute professional for steering it back.

[@cathyl6620]

Hannah Storm knew what the two slanderous old guys were going to say as their "opinions" had been known well before this. She is a part of this hit piece on Ohtani. Shame on her, the two slanders and ESPN.

[@wertly09]

Regular bottom of the barrell reporters could never understand what it takes to be great at a certain discipline. The concentrated focus and maniacal drive that it takes to do the required workload day in and day out. Do they think Shohei is the greatest baseball player of all-time because he is closely monitoring his finances. No, he is the greatest because his whole life from a young age was geared toward optimising his baseball prowess and abilities. SMH.... these guys sound like straight-up salty haters. If they are so sure about him being guilty, I can't wait to see their compelling evidence that a full-scale federal investigation was unable to find. Straight up BOZO's!

[@cathyl6620]

This piece is even far below ESPN’s standard. Surprised ESPN even allowed it.

[@JimCarryz]

two losers on the ends

[@andrewlee8080]

That was pure slander. Let me get this straight: you can just say that when someone is exonerated? If that's the case, anybody can make any allegation regardless of the veracity.

[@ICALLCAP-z3n]

where the lawsuit at then

[@山中宏行]

​@@ICALLCAP-z3n Slandering doesn't always end in lawsuit, does it?

[@lancegranata8801]

Sounds like your describing the Democratic Party 😂

[@山中宏行]

​@@ICALLCAP-z3n Lawsuit or not, the truth is what's written in the affidavit.

[@PMorinaga]

some non players are ignorant. and discrimination still present in america. haters still dwelling on something that was resolved in court.

[@Shakazulu6.1]

I’m getting so annoyed by these ignorants and it’s not even about myself. I’m sure these haters haven’t read the affidavit and just talking.

[@juergenwest]

Saying “fall guy” is irresponsible and outlandish. The DOJ doesn’t mess around like that.

[@neilpm12]

Even when he played in Japan, his Mom took care of finances, so it is not a surprise he would be out of the loop. All he does is play ball.

[@ttt3179]

I am Japanese and cannot write this comment without translation, but even I read all 37 pages of the complaint. Why is it that a Japanese woman who does not understand English can understand that report and these two reporters cannot? Isn't this a laziness to not admit their bias?

[@Zagirus]

1:01 Oh, look another product of siblings blissfully ignoring the FBI’s report and diving headfirst into the fantasy where "Ohtani is a secret gambler and his interpreter is just taking the fall." Because of course, in this alternate reality, it makes total sense that the interpreter would silently accept his fate without a whisper of protest, while Ohtani continues to bask in wealth and luxury. Naturally, anyone who's been "betrayed" would willingly keep quiet, stroll into prison without raising a single objection, and not even attempt to protest their innocence. Absolutely flawless logic there!

[@abssch]

@@Zagirus The interpreter is facing THIRTY YEARS in federal prison. And what gambler would defer $680MM in salary? And this is a supposedly respectable reporter saying baseless trash that you’d expect in the cesspool of Twitter only. I think they think because he’s kind and Japanese, he’s an easy target that they think they can get away with doing that to, all while gladly profiting off the mere mention of his name.

[@MH-qm3vs]

Never heard of this show. Came here to hear about Ohtani and got two haters. At least they know to put Ohtani to get clicks lol.

[@KCiAzN]

How fortunate ? They investigated and found nothing. What a biased discussions

[@csy897]

Unfortunately, the fall guy conversations were never squashed or shifted. Rather than use the investigations as evidence to break the argument head on, it might be better to steer the conversations towards why did the people surrounding him like accountants or tax reporters not know? Cus those who follow shohei knows it is 100% possible that shohei doesn't know.

[@takaoageishi]

2:01 "But his agent didn't know either"-it was a banking problem in the first place. There is irresponsibility that the bank's security is not responding or functioning at all. I want you to think about what your customers are depositing money for. The victim was Otani, but Mizuhara, the interpreter, stole it from the bank. I didn't steal it directly from Ohtani's wallet. The bank was unable to determine whether access came from Otani himself or from someone else with malicious intent, and could not protect it as a system. I'm sure the amount of damage caused by Ohtani was covered by the bank's insurance.

[@open0216]

These ordinary people can't comprehend it. To achieve greatness at the level of history, besides extraordinary talent, how many things does one have to sacrifice in exchange? Shohei Ohtani can be said to have sacrificed every aspect of his life that you can imagine in order to achieve his success in baseball today. So, even if you find it unbelievable and wonder how someone could be so unaware of their financial flow, those facts are indeed true.

[@kikiy9473]

It's well known in Japan that Shouhei has little interest in money. Even since he was a student, Shouhei has split his day between studying, playing baseball and sleeping. It's common knowledge in Japan that Shouhei doesn't gamble. Just like everyone knows that humans walk on two legs. That's why I couldn't understand what the person in the video was saying. I'm Japanese and I'm not good at English. I'm sorry if there are any mistakes in the sentences.

[@bizzz.R]

For anyone that don't know... Shohei Ohtani makes more than Juan Soto just off by his endorsements. Shout out to Juan Soto though.

[@danielz8183]

2024 is the year of history that Ohtani made and will continue.

[@goldeneve]

Amen

[@healthywiseandfit]

1:28 Did this guy read the report about what happened? He doesn’t speak facts but rather speaks conjecture.

[@recommended1782]

bro shohei was a victim what are these old people talking about i hate that they don't know the facts and are on tv talking about these stuff

[@fated316]

He’s the best ever.

[@ryu0016]

sorry i dun know them, but who the hell are the 2 haters? just kick them out from the commentators job. some people really dun deserve to have jobs

[@uptoti81]

Who are the asses who insist that Mizuhara is a fall guy? Hope they get falsely accused and then wrongfully convicted in the court of public opinion so they would know how it feels.

[@heeyoon8485]

Unsubscribed.

[@TheStrangetoons]

I am a Japanese person living in Japan, and xenophobes in our country are actively spreading claims on baseball fan sites and social media that Ohtani is being unfairly criticized due to anti-Asian discrimination that still exists in the United States. I am well aware of how extremely biased their beliefs are, and every time I come across their hateful remarks, it pains me deeply. That’s why I’ve decided to counter them by saying, “Discriminatory people exist everywhere-yes, even here(Japan).” ESPN, please do not treat discriminatory remarks as if they were a "counterargument" to anything. Discrimination cannot serve as a rebuttal, criticism, or alternative. Doing so only enables others with discriminatory views to exploit it, further fueling division. Do not use discriminatory statements as a means to draw attention.

[@csy897]

muah! 🤌🤌🤌I love you

[@DallasTechie]

The Soto contract only reinforces many fan's beliefs, that Ohtani is very underpaid.

[@yadthink]

I was hoping to see highlights of Ohtani's historic season, but all I noticed was a smear campaign. I'm upset by the video and by the fact I can't delete my "view." This is a moment I wish the "dislike" counter were visible.

[@beatuk54]

Racist old man

[@alexchhean5125]

Either those guys didn’t read the fed report about the scandal or they simply have an axe to grind. Unfortunate.

[@hpnssn773]

ESPN should be sued for defamation

[@mikeyjordan6035]

The show sucks from the start. They wouldn't question the situation or make the accusation if it was about Arron Judge. Seems racist to me.

[@itadakisansupport8290]

Haters👎🤬

[@ravin-yw1vj]

The two old timers still trying to change the narretive, lay off the drugs

[@metaplanetharmony]

ESPN? Really? Worse than a casual KZbinr. Talk about the great decline--in sports journalism.

[@epicsupergeneration8017]

I wonder how many thumbs down they got for this video. Because I did. Please give one for these guys.

[@Finedeserthouses]

I will make sure of that and will also report it!

[@amberrivera9684]

Best player best team more trophies to come to the Dodgers!

[@Koshigayalife]

Don’t be a hater

[@Revenant36]

The fbi explained every aspect of the dumb questions being peddled at the beginning of this segment. Poor journalism.

[@LilTA180]

Those two haters are unbelievable.

[@George-f8h]

What's this crap accusing Ohtani, FBI, MLB, Ohtani's agent, interpreter, AND federal judge all worked together to cover up a betting scandal? If you have any proof, not mere speculation, just show it. Ohtani should sue ESPN $700M for defamation.

[@otadashi1570]

You better believe if Ohtani was involved the DOJ and MLB would have messed him up. So to say "all we know is that it disappeared" is a disgusting low ass comment.

[@user-8999r8]

Don't invite some trash on the show who have no taste and talk nonsense based only on their own ideas.

[@AJ266ie]

Take this clip down

[@jinzapper]

I smell a lawsuit. 😂This is very easy to disprove. FBI literally exonerated the guy.

[@tc1229]

I find those two gentlemen's comments "peculiar." You could mention the scandal or even make it the main point of your answers, but do not insinuate that Shohei got away with it. You are reporters; report or make your point based on evidence you know. Stop hinting as if you know something the public does not know and try to make yourself sound intelligent by making illegitimate comments.

[@ilphi08]

FBI had no reason to protect Shohei Ohtani, yet they cleared his innocence Some people decide he's guilty then cherry pick "evidances" to fit that narrative Ippei helped Shohei setting up that account then he later changed the contact info into his So when the bank reached out to check, he pretend to be Shohei Ohtani Shohei has made way more money off endorcement than his contract(60M:30M) The endorcement money was in separate account which Shohei drew money from Ippei stole from the account that has Shohei's contract money Some people even made jokes of how unhappy Ippei looked after Shohei took major deferrals of his contract

[@五貓的奴奴]

對一位致力於在球場為球迷和球隊努力表現的球員做出如此具殺傷力的影射。可恥的評論員。可恥的節目。 Such a damaging insinuation about a player who dedicates himself to performing for the fans and his team on the field. Shame on the commentator. Shame on the show.

[@chillmanguywhateveryoucallit]

YOOO SHOHEI’S AMAZING YEAR RECAP VID!!

[@brianyakata1978]

Ohtani was cleared after an fbi investigation.

[@dougphamtexas2707]

that was funny ...only the WOMAN got it right ...SHOTANI is the SUPERMAN of baseball......and the other dudes are just JEALOUS.....poor men....poot men....

[@peterparker3556]

Unsubscribed See ya ESPN^^

[@ほりっち-p5m]

SHOHEI OHTANI🇯🇵🗾

[@TENZILLA]

Trust me if Shohei was a criminal the Feds would’ve loved to have arrested him, they literally took his phone and found nothing But use logic betting is for millionaires game not a billionaire game and you will never see a billionaire at a casino, because the incentive is something that will never intrigue a wealthy man, only the poor and desperate which Shohei is not considering he makes 140 mill a year

[@birdieguan]

Wingo and Rhoden are full of BS.

[@702_el_maloso5]

Don’t get info from sorry ass New York fans especially when they just lost a World Series and nlcs to the all mighty Dodgers. All hail theee Los Angeles Dodgers. They will run the MLB for the next 10 years. Get used to it

[@神田須田町-h4r]

許せない！大谷翔平に対する誹謗中傷。アメリカではまだこんなことを言っているのか！

[@Finedeserthouses]

そうですよ！　そしてこう言う馬鹿なメディアのために大谷選手が黒だと決めつけてるクソも山程います😤

[@Launi-g3v]

LINDOR is NOT EVEN IN THE ATMOSPHERE of the UNANIMOUS NL MVP

[@epicsupergeneration8017]

The craziest one is Ohtani's 40/40 Grand Slam walk off.

[@therealbs2000]

You all know this panel is mixed right it cant be racist

[@alox2070]

一平、どうやって償うだ、

[@andy7670]

Disappointed. Totally racism

[@f12536145]

前兩個評論員是兩個可悲的老男人。😂

[@annyha9373]

Are they attorney or host?

[@Brian-bb9bl]

To this day some americans still think he gambled 🤣

[@post8026]

racists

[@pearljamstar2900]

Why are we still talking about the gambling. Maybe they are thinking yens and dollars, so the numbers weren't as relevant? Geesh people are dumb.

[@Brookbabe]

What a load of crap. Those two haters should not have been given a platform with their hater takes.

[@iPeakky]

Soto is not worth that much bruh they could’ve gotten better pieces with all that money

[@dai701]

BS! Throwing shade on Shohei for getting robbed by his translator...haters!

[@cjason7429]

pathetic, that’s the only word can describe these reporters

[@lapcheontan67]

To ESPN & Disney: shame on you racist!

[@HmongIngenuity]

🤦🏻 I’m done watching ESPN

[@brianyakata1978]

He doesn’t care about money. That’s why he’s deferred so much money. He just wants to play and win.

[@sweetangel41]

Shame on you espn and your hosts. Truly terrible. You guys are the cons and frauds of mlb by putting out this trash video.

[@brianyakata1978]

Imagine if he was on roids. ( like bonds) 60 and 60 would be easy. Willie might be the most talented but ohtani is more sophisticated in his approach to the game

[@Jj-ne9wq]

Anyone know that black guys name?

[@tsaiyingpeng9001]

👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@henrixii1614]

Oh… another normal guy think he is the smartest in the room and silent every one and say some bs ….. Jesus…

[@mirikaku5811]

What do you expect from a country that vote for likes of Trump for president, just because the alternative is just as bad…😂

[@MoscowFiveZ]

Get ready to get sue by the agent we saw it get and call your lawyer espn

[@panchito9016]

Everyone here is a casual poser