Jim Rome: "He's not only the best thing happening in baseball. He is the best thing happening in sports. And even that might not be enough." Classic.

@lucyvanpelt6470

2 жыл бұрын

Not according to that blatant racist Steven Smith . If he were white and made that statement about Ohtani he’d be fired or suspended … Ohtani is a humble, talented , genuine man. More than I can say for Smith . But in America the bad guy always wins

@willchen2k

2 жыл бұрын

hey Liam, we meet again. you should suggest Jim Rome to say " MVPE ", 'nuf said.

@tonyswe9463

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome quote.

@liamjamesburke7326

2 жыл бұрын

@@willchen2k Hi, Will. It's a small world. Lol. Cheers!

@londzale3163

2 жыл бұрын

Ohtani truly is that great! He’s Leonardo daVinci. Of our time. Guy strikes out with right hand and hits 430+ feet homers with left arm. He’s got 8-1 record as a pitcher who plays less than all the pitchers and he’s got 40 HR as a batter who plays less than all the batters in mlb. Imagine his record if he played full season as a hitter or pitcher. A Man amongst boys.

Ohtani is so much fun to watch. He’s a gift to baseball.

And also don't forget, he's also leading his team with 18 steals - something a regular DH and/or pitcher would not be doing.

@nemnuongngon

2 жыл бұрын

i wish Babe Ruth was still alive and see him steal bases.

@kyezek524

2 жыл бұрын

@@nemnuongngon That would be funny as hell to watch a fat, slow Babe Ruth try to steal bases in this era.

@homesweethome9648

2 жыл бұрын

@@nemnuongngon it will be a comedy show tonsee hkm wheezing especially if he plays agains MLB player in THIS era that statisticly more talented that 100 years ago dont u think? Babe ruth against ohtani in this era, its obvious who will won...

@londzale3163

2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap 18!! I thought it was 6 or 7

@erivers71

2 жыл бұрын

Wow forgot about that. Damn 18 steals is pretty impressive.

Ohtani brought me back to watch baseball. He deserves 10x more media attention.

@tonyswe9463

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@ixnorp4270

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@beazy7751

2 жыл бұрын

100x

@charmnGUY

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise, I'm watching more this season and any other combined!

So the next day he leads off in a day game and gets two hits and two walks and a sac fly. And the Angels come back to win after being down by eight in the fifth inning.

@LorianandLothric

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget 2 walks

"Ohtanian" He didn't break the mold, he's taken the mold and shot it to mars. He is setting a standard of measure so high I don't think people have figured out how to comprehend it yet.

@LSBBD

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't see your comment before I stole your adjective, sorry.

"he has more HR's than runs allowed as a starting pitcher" .... yeah, that's a crazy ass stat....

He plays baseball as we played when we were kids. With passion and love. That’s the difference

People are way too obsessed with the “legend” of babe Ruth. Ohtani is doing stuff Ruth never came close to doing, and at a way higher level. Yet no one seems to be talking about it and I have no idea way. He’s brought me back into baseball and I know that’s true for many others as well. Got me beginning to to think this is some race shit

@gerrypellissier9551

2 жыл бұрын

What are you going to do when the playoffs start? He won't be playing.

@mikeposner8563

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerrypellissier9551 lol I’ll wait until his team is healthy. They’re only missing a multi-MVP winning talent in trout, might make some sort of difference in them making the playoffs next year

@gerrypellissier9551

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeposner8563 Newsflash Einstein. The great Mr Trout has NEVER won a playoff game. He'll fit right in on the Angels when he gets healthy.

@groworchids

11 ай бұрын

yes it is. you are thinking right. very sad but so true.

50 HRs, 100 RBIs, 20 Steals, 10 Wins, 100 Strikeouts. This guy is a real life Roy Hobbs without all the drama.

@user-mn2xg3ft9p

2 жыл бұрын

Almost there! I’m also looking forward to it. Just wait and see

@kyezek524

2 жыл бұрын

He's already got 120 strikeouts

@mikio6444

2 жыл бұрын

He is basically Roy Hobbs if Roy Hobbs never hooked up with that prostitute in the penthouse. Also he is basically Roy Hobbs if Roy Hobbs not only struck out Babe Ruth but beat him in a home run hitting contest

@blondiebish

2 жыл бұрын

120 strike outs alrrady.

Ohtani is underappreciated!! Besides being the greatest pitcher/hitter of ALL TIME, he is a class act! He plays the game with a smile on his face and shows respect to his opponents. A Detriot commentator was suspended for impersonating an Asian accent. Ohtani was asked about the commentator's actions and Ohtani said," I was not offended at all." He's not only the best thing happening in sports, he is the best thing happening in America!

Rome is the man. According to Stephen A Smith, nobody cares about Ohtani's achievements because he needs an interpreter (i.e. he is a foreigner who can't speak American). I sincerely hope Smith's America is in the past, like he should be.

@tharadolja

2 жыл бұрын

Stephen Smith just wants to get attention, we should ignore him. Moreover, he still think Durant is the best Player in NBA. Stephen is a joke.

@adammuller9909

2 жыл бұрын

honestly didnt watch much baseball and didnt hear of shohei until his comments. Glad he made them because he got a ton of backlash and made me a huge fan of ohtanis. Amazing player and seems like a well rounded player his story is super interesting!

@aaronjayponce484

2 жыл бұрын

If anyone else other than SAS say that, they would’ve been fired but it’s ok for SAS to make racist comments apparently

100 mph pitching! 400ft home runs! Solid defender! Fast runner! Humble! Likeable ^_^ :-)

He truly is a gift to baseball. Pitches right handed and hits left? God couldn’t have made a more perfect baseball player.

I'm not even into baseball....but this guy is something else, it makes a snoozing sport exciting to watch when he's pitching and hitting.

It’s insane man truly. Hard to grasp. He’s not just doing it, he’s letting himself be known as the best baseball player that has ever lived!! I get tired of media overdoing things but this guy man can’t say enough. ITS INSANE “One of the most jacked up stats I’ve seen in life” Jim Rome 😲😲😲🤯🤯🤯

@littlesame

2 жыл бұрын

💯 the media has not giving him the well deserved reporting as we continue to witness this once in a generation accomplishments

@londzale3163

2 жыл бұрын

Some media heads like skip baseless and Stephen A (the black man) smith give him little to no coverage and when they do it’s either to jab or underrate Ohtani.

Jim, wrong about people not following what Otani is doing. For the first yime EVER I watch KZread every night to see what he's done. I'm also watching your show whenever you talk about him. Anyone who's ever played baseball or followed it knows that we are witnessing something historic and that may never be seen again. We have to savor this moment in time and remember it forever. This young man is doing something no one thought possible and it will end when he can't do it anymore or his team management forces him to choose on position to play. Babe Ruth was a great pitcher with Boston and a great homerun hitter with NY bute Babe never did BOTH at the same time. It would be interesting to see what Zack Greinke could do playing both wayd because he has an amazingly ability to hit homeruns. Yes, keep shouting about Shohei, he's a wonderful guilty pleasure.

@BryanChance

2 жыл бұрын

i think tons of people are watching Ohtani. I spend an average of 45 minutes a day since the beginning of this season watching Ohtani videos. Haven't missed a day. I don't know what's gotten into me.

@kyezek524

2 жыл бұрын

People are following Ohtani, but not enough for what he is doing. It should be national news. It's mind blowing.

@willchen2k

2 жыл бұрын

Alex, i do the same as you, everyday, but, i think Jim is right. look at the view count, and look at most of Ohtani's highlight video view counts. they are very low.

What ShoHei is doing right NOW on both sides of the baseball, we may never see again.

And I think what many casual fans dont know or didnt realize (me included) is the preparation and stress on the arm to pitch a game. Having to warm up/prep some days before a game to prepare, and the stress of throwing in a game, evidenced by having to ice down the arm/shoulder after the game and needing to rest some days after a pitching a game. All of this is needed by pitchers, yet Shohei manages to do it and keep playing as a hitter and excelling. It is even more incredible when you realize the routine, stress and rest that pitchers have to go through, and Shohei does this and still keeps hitting.

He has revived baseball as prime time!!! It’s like playing QB and then walk back onto the field and play CB, so happy you’re one of the few continuing to talk about this phenom and may we see more in the coming years!!!

@Paul_Sleeping

2 жыл бұрын

When Jim was saying this I was thinking Tom Brady and Prime Time combined as one. Shohei is incredible.

I don't watch baseball but I watch Shohei. All the way from India.

I watched him since he was a nippon ham player. I work in IWATE japan and i witnessed his greatness there. As i expected he will become a baseball superstar in MLB right after the nippon ham announce that he will play in MLB. I saw so many agents i guess , scouting him every game. Happy to see you Ohtani san in the Major doing some " KAIJU" performance .

I hope Ohtani gets at least one ring in the MLB. I know there are some great players who never got one, but dude really deserves one.

If your a busy person with little time for watching sports, but is a sport fan, and could only follow one; follow Shohei Othani

cant hate when he’s proving bananas in the field. damn this dude good💪🏻

Thank you Jim Rome. Showtime Shohei!

Crazy how few people on TV talk about it

@phuckfumassters

2 жыл бұрын

He's not black he's not white so they don't know how to talk about him. The only time Asians are talked about on tv is being mocked in some way. And right now Asians are getting more coverage because of the violent attacks on Asians in California and NYC

@marcofeature

2 жыл бұрын

@@phuckfumassters Mainly because he is with the Angels.

@NaNa-wy2tk

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcofeature and if baseball is just as popular as basketball and football.

He’s the only reason why I watch baseball.

WaS at the game, so epic

@stevest8675

2 жыл бұрын

Showtime Shohei!! I was hoping Miggy hits his 500.

@Acebets70

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevest8675 he was 15 feet away from it

@my2l

2 жыл бұрын

@@Acebets70 camerica is too damn big

Jim Rome is a legend. I've been listening to him since the 80s.

@stevest8675

2 жыл бұрын

Jim Rome is great. He speaks truth snd with passion.

@sfv6

2 жыл бұрын

Jim Everett just the left the room..

@chriswalters8110

2 жыл бұрын

@@sfv6 you mean Chris! Lmao

@sfv6

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriswalters8110 😅😂😅 yes ! Its been a long time…

@lisa-sk5bt

2 жыл бұрын

Respect for Jim Rome.

i'm going to be rich. I bought like $40K of topps cards, topps auto balls, ticket stubs all back in 2018!!! 50 Ohtani rookie year bobbleheads (angels giveaway).. i thought i was crazy.. Now, everything goes up in value!!! OHTANI BACK TO BACK MVP!!! 2 more years with Angels, so it will be all stats years...

@phuckfumassters

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not a sport card collector

@ninersnation3298

2 жыл бұрын

@@phuckfumassters It sucks, i just couldn't resist the Ohtani temptation. Every bomb he hits, Topps comes out with a card the next day.

@phuckfumassters

2 жыл бұрын

@@ninersnation3298 i bought 2 of his replica jerseys and I'm good and satisfied with Othani memorabilia. I haven't bought any sport jersey since middle school/high school and I'm 38. I was briefly into collecting NBA cards but this was in the early 90s and have zero interest in any cards now. I know some cards can go for thousands of dollars but I wouldn't pay that kind of money no matter how big of a fan I am of a player, including Othani. I'm happy just having his jersey.

@ninersnation3298

2 жыл бұрын

@@phuckfumassters I don't even watch my SF Giants. baseball is super boring. Ohtani changed everything in 2018. I started religiously watch Ohtani every game and highlights since his MLB debut. He is special. we all grew up wanting to be babe ruth or 5 tools players like Willie Mays. Now, it is like i want to be like Ohtani. I also bought the topps auto replica red jersey (still available on topps site), 2 signed debut balls, one signed topps (1st win) card which cost me $750 on ebay. Pretty much all the moment topps cards in 2018, every single little he did, there were Ohtani cards came out the next day with Topps and I bought them in bulk. Just mad love with Ohtani.

@phuckfumassters

2 жыл бұрын

@@ninersnation3298 buying Othani cards in 2018 was smart because many people wasn't sold on him and you probably got his cards for cheap. I started following him in 2018 too and I'm don't even watch baseball. It wasn't until yahoo/espn covering his spring training and saying he was a bust that got my attention and it was all by accident that I discovered him considering i don't watch baseball or mlb before Othani.

Totally agreed, Jim. He's the best part of the 2020-2021 sports season and it's not even close.

The best unbiased sports radio talk show host. You go Jim Rome!!!

I read the daily reddit updates, you tube updates, Baseball Reference Stats, MVP Odds etc etc due to Ohtani .. and I never even watched that much baseball before! He's transcending sports!

The reason why he’s the best is because he’s more passionate about the game than anyone. 90% of players in mlb are there just to collect paycheck. This guy is here to play and put on a show. I hope I see him in Yankees one day. I would ❤️ to see him every game.

@chironjo

2 жыл бұрын

No, Yankees culture and New York in general doesn’t suit this man. Keep in where he is and let him raise Angels to a World Series champion. That would be epic.He will get an MLB prize named after him.

@londzale3163

2 жыл бұрын

@@chironjo what’s yankee culture?

The Only DH to truly deserve MVP

@catsailor8621

2 жыл бұрын

💥💥💥 And a Would Be MVP Who’s Hit 40 HR’s Thus Far??!! What Other DH has Done That…Ever❓❓‼️

@andykapped0823

2 жыл бұрын

Jd Martinez on red sox 2 years ago was a beast

He’s not getting the attention he deserves because the “old heads” and gatekeepers feel Ohtani doesn’t fit their ideal “marketable” face. The entertainment industry can make anyone marketable, but sadly behind closed doors these people have no other interest than to preserve historical myth rather than acknowledge present day greatness, no, present day GAME CHANGERS! We need more sportcasters like Jim Rome who gives credit where credit is due. Thank you Jim.

well the man is spitting facts on facts on facts

I this age of woke athletes, Shohei is a literal breath of fresh air. A guy who loves the game and knows how to play it!

@stevelim1842

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you know what “literal” means.

@miguelcisneros4571

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevelim1842 wanna be my grammar teacher??

@lodzat

2 жыл бұрын

Bro the dudes japanese don't bring politics to a guy who has a huge difference in cultural beliefs

@miguelcisneros4571

2 жыл бұрын

@@lodzat I realize that. What I do find so refreshing about him is that he is respectful of others regardless of politics or personal beliefs. He is someone we can all learn from don’t you think?

@lodzat

2 жыл бұрын

@@miguelcisneros4571 I just think there's no reason to say anything about politics for a guy who lived in a different world I'm just glad he's saving baseball

You're right, Jim, and that includes saying there is not enough superlatives to describe what Ohtani is doing. My only quibble with this commentary, which is great, is that you used some rather unflattering photos of Ohtani when there are so many better images of him out there. Anyway, keep preaching the gospel of Ohtani. He doesn't even rest on the seventh day.

hell yeah. Jim Rome keep spreading the gospel. Not enough eyes on this guy.

Jim Rome‼️ One of the All Time Great Takes of an All Time Illustrious Career on a Present Day Story Book Baseball Legend Who We Can’t Wait to Turn the Pages Fast Enough to See How This Story Will End (…and the Hero Gets the Princess and a Seat Among the Greats at the Hallowed Hall of Fame) ‼️

If you minus that one bad inning in Yankee stadium. His pitching stats would be even more insane..

@HungNguyen-qj3vu

2 жыл бұрын

He has to make that one inning over 12 games doing 7 innings. And he is doing it. by end of year he should erase it and compete for cy Young.

@phuckfumassters

2 жыл бұрын

It was Othani vs. John Libka

@catsailor8621

2 жыл бұрын

That is SoTrue - Great Point AB‼️ Student of the Game‼️ 👑 🍻

@nemnuongngon

2 жыл бұрын

Ohtani currently the best pitcher in MLB since after that Yankee game.

I would have hit the like button a forty times if I could. and agreed hardly anyone seems to be talking about this guy........

50HRs, 110RBIs, 150hits, 25steals, 10wins, 160strikeouts, 150innings, 2.50ERA by the end of this season.

@beazy7751

2 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous and likely scenario

Shohei 'Sho-Time' Ohtani!!!! Agree 💯

This guy is unbelievable, I actually look for Angels highlights

AMEN!!!!!

Don't watch a lot of baseball but thanks for putting it into perspective. That's just crazy that he has more HRs than he has earned runs. just insane.

Amen brother

He's a breeze of fresh air. Love him !!

Shohei has a great chance of winning two legs of the Triple Crown, PLUS having the highest winning percentage of any starting pitcher.

You have inspired my brother and I since 1993. You are huger than huge!

Jim Rome always brings the truth! Great rant Jim 1000% agreed. Let’s just see if he can stay healthy for a few years.

Showtime Ohtani is the showman

Ruth didn't hit 100mph balls stop comparing him...

@happios

2 жыл бұрын

he also didn't marry a 16 year old

@tiggetty

2 жыл бұрын

Sure... He also played before desegregation... but he played while drunk, so that kind of evens things out.

@mizuman1687

2 жыл бұрын

And Ruth hit REAL baseballs

@rupaabhi

2 жыл бұрын

I think the whole Babe Ruth glorification got people thinking this couldn’t be done at all. Wrong assumption. I see Little League now, a bunch of kids doing both, in fact leading the Team too. Worlds most leading cricketers are dual role as well.

@tchlin

2 жыл бұрын

@@rupaabhi it's one thing to do it in little or even college and minor league. Kids been doing this forever. But title stops in the majors. But no one has done it to this level in the BiGs.

Sir It’s great to see you great comment on Shohei Ohtani

one word to describe this kid…inspirational

I have an official 2021 All-Star Game signed Ohtani baseball. Keeping it till I die and I’ll leave it to my nephew. He loves baseball as much as me. 🥰

I love your work

AMAZING!!!!

But most important of all he act and react with Class and kind and always Smiles

I used to be the biggest Rome fan. Im not really into sports anymore but its cool to hear his voice again.

big hips shohei

The greatest sho.

Facts

Ohtani is baseball at it’s finest

another MVP season for ohtani ... I believe it.

Well say jim

Rome and Eisen definitely know wassup. Not enough talk about Roy "Shotime" Hobbs!!!

shohei is a created player in a video game i guess

I agree with Jim Rome

I hope Shohei Ohtani play for New York Mets with Aaron Judge next year.

He is the only reason I watch MLB again.

Rather than the football comparisons with Brady and Rodgers, I would liken this to a goalie in hockey making a great save, then going down the ice and scoring a goal.

@waynebryan6267

2 жыл бұрын

Almost speechless Ohtani is an amazing athlete and just to imagine Trout in that lineup for most of this season what an explosion that would've been...

Future generations won't believe when we talk about him as the GOAT. They'll think we be talking about a TV show.

A m a z i n g !

Ohtani's 40th homerun doesn't count though because he doesn't speak english. (Stephen A Smith said it, not me)

@deliriousarmy3940

2 жыл бұрын

Stephen Smith is garbage. All he cares about are his "brothers". He thinks he's a big shot. He is not.

@wanyelandy8847

2 жыл бұрын

@@deliriousarmy3940 Ironically, the guy earns $12 million a year while Otani makes $3 million. Who is more valuable? Haha

@blackhighlander

2 жыл бұрын

@@wanyelandy8847 Ohtani’s upcoming three figure million dollar contract will make that 12 million look like chump change lol. World class vs world thrash. Can’t even compare bruh.

@chironjo

2 жыл бұрын

I think SAS needs an deep exercise of inner reflection. His character is getting beat up everywhere.

@kingofgrim4761

2 жыл бұрын

@@blackhighlander wouldn’t doubt the way he is, taking a paycut for teammates

crazy is that last time I was excited about an athlete was when Tiger woods came into golf.

Shohei is the truth...

All the defence and offence in 1 player. Unbelievable.

It's like me going to the pub to play some darts and then me going back the next night to shoot some pool.

How about a new superlative: Ohtanian!

wish for this gift to stay healthy. i believe he is mentally strong but the body is a variable. seeing him hustle around the bases makes my hammys twitch. lol.

The mere fact that this has been up for more than 2 days and has only 4 dislikes says something in itself.

I stay awake the entire game when Shohei Ohtani is pitching.

Hey, Jim, you showed up. Good you have been listening. Thanks for the fresh insight. You watching jomboy like the rest of us? Chris rose beat you here. Quick feet are important.

Shohei is going to win the GOLD GLOVE for pitching as well.

I hope Angels baby him as much as possible. Treat him like a porcelain glass. Give him special treatments when needed all just to keep him from injuries so he can last as long as he can for a long career. Just that Angels is paying him pittance (two years $8.5mil) means they have no confidence in him. I doubt they will extend his contract before his current one runs out.

Thumbnail looks like he’s headed back to the dugout lol

If this team gets an kind of pitching next year and a healthy Trout & Rendon! To go with Ohtani, Walsh, Adell, Fletcher It's on like Donkey Kong!!

MLB really needs to start looking at playing a regular season 3 game series in Tokyo.

#best #SHOtime #goat

Did Ohtani strike out 12 in 7 innings? I remember seeing a video but can't remember what game it was.

Shohei Ohtani: Mr. do it all..

I've concluded that ohtani is a space alien. No other way to make sense of how he's able to do this!

I check KZread every day for the next Ohtani highlight and I don't even follow baseball

I never like this Jim Rome guy but he's speaking truth here.

Watch him strikes out people. Then becomes a power hitter. Bamm!!!

Call the Men in Black. 🗿