“three heroes” live in Shohei Otani A-Rod highly praised, words of praise “unicorn” and “monster” |

“Otani is unique. He is a unicorn.”

I couldn’t stop recommending it. Alex Rodriguez, who is 5th in the major leagues with 696 home runs, appeared on the talk show “MLB Legend A-Rod Talks about the Greatness of World No. 1 Ohtani” held in Tokyo on the 16th. He praises Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani as “Incredible” and “Phenom.” In addition, Otani said that he alone includes “three legendary players”.

Rodriguez, nicknamed “A-ROD,” played for the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees. He has accomplished many accomplishments, including being a three-time MVP and a five-time home run champion. After retiring as an active player, he also worked as a baseball analyst. During the World Series, in which Otani participated, he appeared on the American broadcaster “FOX” and gave a speech after the game. There was also a scene where I was asked about recommended places in Tokyo.

Not only did Otani hit doubles this season with 54 home runs and 134 RBIs, he also stole 59 bases, the second most in the league. He became the sixth player in history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases, achieving an unprecedented 50-50. A combination of power and speed. In the eyes of the great batsman, the three legends seemed to overlap.

“Ohtani is one of a kind. He’s a unicorn. He’s like three great players in one,” A-Rod said. “He’s like Roger Clemens in pitching, Barry Bonds in batting, and Rickey Henderson in baserunning. (Ordinarily) you couldn’t put them together. In other words, Ohtani is like A.I. .”

Clemens is a solid player who has 354 total wins and seven Cy Young Awards, the most in history. Bonds also holds the record for most home runs in the majors with 762, and Henderson’s 1,406 stolen bases are also a world record. In other words, in A-Rod’s eyes, Otani appears to be the “strongest” in all aspects of hitting, hitting, and running.

Words of praise are far from over. “Major League Baseball has a history of almost 130 years, but Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth are the only two players in the world of baseball who can be said to be unique. Do you understand that? “How special is he? When he’s on the field, he’s like a college student playing with an elementary school kid. He’s the tallest of them all, he’s fast (with his feet), and he can hit a fastball. Because you throw it and it goes far.”

The applause was filled with joy and unceasing. “So, huh … I’ve said it many times, but that’s why it looks like an AI. “Look.” finished.

Did A-Rod praise Otani because he was in front of Japanese fans? No, it’s not like that. This season only, “Ohtani is underrated” (US broadcaster “FOX”), “Ohtani is a national treasure” (US program “FOX Sports”” The Herd with Colin Cowherd”), and “I can’t believe it.” He continued to praise him, saying, “I can’t praise him enough.” Genius knows gender – these words had a special weight to them.

(Yuki Arai)