✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 268

KhalDrogo · 10-03-2021, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zbaseball21

BOOM! HR #46 and RBI #100

Tremendous accomplishment for a pitcher.

HOFAutoRookies · 10-03-2021, 02:20 PM

So glad he got to 100!!

anusinha · 10-03-2021, 02:33 PM

https://twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/st...06264206884870

Ohtani “very open” to signing an extension with the Angels this year.

NYRE2PECT · 10-03-2021, 02:34 PM

Sho Time!!!!!

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NYRE2PECT · 10-03-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JRX

They'll sign Story and we'll find out he isn't good outside of coors

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zbaseball21 · 10-03-2021, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

https://twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/st...06264206884870

Ohtani “very open” to signing an extension with the Angels this year.

As an Angels fan i'd love to see this happen.

imbluestreak23 · 10-03-2021, 05:27 PM

Ohtani HR & a Happy Patty day. Great sports day all the way around!

hammertime · 10-03-2021, 06:26 PM

Unbelievable season for the MVP! What a treat to watch! Can't wait for next year.

The_Reverend · 10-03-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hammertime

Unbelievable season for the MVP! What a treat to watch! Can't wait for next year.

And the excitement for next season begins. Get your slabs in hand and prepare for more SHO-TIME next season. Thank you for giving me a reason to tune in to baseball.

anusinha · 10-03-2021, 06:52 PM

M-V-P!!!

tblood · 10-03-2021, 07:04 PM

I have been following Shohei all season and am still trying to wrap my head around it. What he accomplished, even with the big slump at the plate in the 2nd half, is what I dreamt about as a kid. Hell, I never really stopped dreaming about it. I’m sure I’m not the only one. For those of you who shared the same dream, we didn’t fall asleep dreaming and wishing we could hit and pitch just like... well... nobody. A modern player with the ability to excel at both didn’t exist. I knew all about Ruth but his career was so long ago that it was hard to connect with.

The current and next generation of players with aspirations of becoming a two-way player (even a few older fans of the game) have a name to connect their dreams to and a path to follow. That is pretty freaking cool in my opinion.

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HOFAutoRookies · 10-03-2021, 08:41 PM

I don't think his season will really sink in with me until after the World Series. I can't really fathom or comprehend what we just witnessed from him this year.

FT35 · 10-03-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HOFAutoRookies

I don't think his season will really sink in with me until after the World Series. I can't really fathom or comprehend what we just witnessed from him this year.

Honestly I think it’s the type of season that will sustain his hobby relevance through the ups and downs maybe forever?! It’s in the books for good now and we might not ever see anything like it again (from someone other than him). Never say never…but wow. I don’t have a ton of his stuff but my sentiment goes way beyond his cards/values. Just an incredible feat.

The_Reverend · 10-03-2021, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FT35

Honestly I think it’s the type of season that will sustain his hobby relevance through the ups and downs maybe forever?! It’s in the books for good now and we might not ever see anything like it again (from someone other than him). Never say never…but wow. I don’t have a ton of his stuff but my sentiment goes way beyond his cards/values. Just an incredible feat.

If he follows up this historic season with another one next year, more likely with a healthy trout and others. His rbi total will be higher. His win total will be higher. He will not be walked as much with protection. Stock up. He will be better next year. He wants to be great and that means a lot.

anusinha · 10-03-2021, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

If he follows up this historic season with another one next year, more likely with a healthy trout and others. His rbi total will be higher. His win total will be higher. He will not be walked as much with protection. Stock up. He will be better next year. He wants to be great and that means a lot.

His attitude is what sets him apart. He WANTS to improve and be better every year, he even blames himself if he pitches a complete game and the Angels lose 1-0. As opposed to the other members of the Angels that stub their toe and then take the year off ****cough****Justin Upton****cough****

JRX · 10-04-2021, 08:25 AM

AL Hitting Ranks in top 10

OBP 2
SLG 2
OPS 2
Runs 8
Total Bases 4
Triples 1
HR 3
BB 3
SB 5
OPS+ 2
Extra Base Hits 2
IBB 1
AB per HR 1

Oh and he also pitches lol

JRX · 10-04-2021, 09:06 AM

While he didn't qualify, this is where his pitching numbers would rank. (Note, I'm not factoring in other pitchers that fell short of qualifying)

ERA 3
W-L% 1
WHIP 4
Hits per 9IP 2
K per 9 4
ERA+ 2
FIP 6
SO/BB 9

Finally, batters hit .207/.286/.351 vs him

The_Reverend · 10-04-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JRX

AL Hitting Ranks in top 10

OBP 2
SLG 2
OPS 2
Runs 8
Total Bases 4
Triples 1
HR 3
BB 3
SB 5
OPS+ 2
Extra Base Hits 2
IBB 1
AB per HR 1

Oh and he also pitches lol

Those are historical numbers for a hitter and he pitches.

NYRE2PECT · 10-04-2021, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRX

AL Hitting Ranks in top 10

OBP 2
SLG 2
OPS 2
Runs 8
Total Bases 4
Triples 1
HR 3
BB 3
SB 5
OPS+ 2
Extra Base Hits 2
IBB 1
AB per HR 1

Oh and he also pitches lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRX

While he didn't qualify, this is where his pitching numbers would rank. (Note, I'm not factoring in other pitchers that fell short of qualifying)

ERA 3
W-L% 1
WHIP 4
Hits per 9IP 2
K per 9 4
ERA+ 2
FIP 6
SO/BB 9

Finally, batters hit .207/.286/.351 vs him

I love the Shohei, what a ride.

Hopefully, he learned a ton about his body this year, where he could push, where he needs to yield, and what he needs to do to adjust to how people pitch him.

I watched as much live baseball this year as I probably have in the last collective ten years, and that is due to Sho.

2018 AL Rookie of the Year
2021 AL MVP
2022 Cy Young?

JaAntetokounmpo · 10-04-2021, 01:33 PM

If he could somehow post a Cy Young campaign on top of his already lofty accomplishments we would start to border on other-worldly

shaqobe · 10-04-2021, 02:32 PM

Put Ohtani on the Blue Jays and they would have made the playoffs because of his pitching starts with legitimate run support. Adding another starting pitcher to the Jays would have been more valuable to the team than the margin between Ohtani and Vlad's offense.

Trueblue · 10-04-2021, 03:00 PM

Prices are actually fairly strong even after the slump and hype losing some air. Prices should be strong into ST and in-season pricing may eclipse last season if he is able to get anywhere near 2021 level. What a breath-taking year it was!!

For 2022, I personally think we see a small dip in power numbers with a step forward in pitching - .270/.340/35 and 2.90/130ip/160k. Of course, this is all health dependent.

What say you?

imbluestreak23 · 10-04-2021, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trueblue

Prices are actually fairly strong even after the slump and hype losing some air. Prices should be strong into ST and in-season pricing may eclipse last season if he is able to get anywhere near 2021 level. What a breath-taking year it was!!

For 2022, I personally think we see a small dip in power numbers with a step forward in pitching - .270/.340/35 and 2.90/130ip/160k. Of course, this is all health dependent.

What say you?

I'd guess

0.268/0.375/37 and 3.10/130IP/155K

Liked him so much this year I bought the batting orange last night

Mister2Bits · 10-04-2021, 07:01 PM

I finally purchased another PC card for Ohtani despite crazy prices. It was still more than I wanted to pay for it but hopefully arrives better than the scan looked. I got impatient and pulled the trigger on a suspect scan. Hopefully the gamble pays off.

NukeLaloosh · 10-04-2021, 08:28 PM

New to the forum. Big Toronto Blue Jay fan, Guerrero and Ohtani fan, but it's clear Ohtani is going to win the AL MVP. I have enjoyed the slight price drop that allowed me to pick up some Ohtani cards and I was thinking of getting some more in the next couple of months. I was wondering whether anyone had any thoughts on whether his prices might stay the same as they are now into the offseason, or will they spike up once his MVP announcement comes out in November? Cheers

10-03-2021, 02:34 PM	#6679
NYRE2PECT Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7,722	Sho Time!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Primarily retired from collecting, but doing a Greatest Sho-man binder thing. I do love California Angels baseball.

10-03-2021, 05:27 PM	#6682
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 17,576 shortslabs	Ohtani HR & a Happy Patty day. Great sports day all the way around! __________________ @shortslabs I'VE WITNESSED HOW THE SAUSAGE IS MADE HERE...IT'S ROTTEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerShort

10-04-2021, 03:00 PM	#6697
Trueblue Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: socal Posts: 6,350	Prices are actually fairly strong even after the slump and hype losing some air. Prices should be strong into ST and in-season pricing may eclipse last season if he is able to get anywhere near 2021 level. What a breath-taking year it was!! For 2022, I personally think we see a small dip in power numbers with a step forward in pitching - .270/.340/35 and 2.90/130ip/160k. Of course, this is all health dependent. What say you? Last edited by Trueblue; 10-04-2021 at 03:02 PM.

10-04-2021, 07:01 PM	#6699
Mister2Bits Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Man Posts: 5,088 mistertwobits mistertwobits	I finally purchased another PC card for Ohtani despite crazy prices. It was still more than I wanted to pay for it but hopefully arrives better than the scan looked. I got impatient and pulled the trigger on a suspect scan. Hopefully the gamble pays off. __________________ Collecting: Ohtani, Judge \| Skateboarding Cards, Autographs & Decks

10-03-2021, 02:20 PM	#6677
HOFAutoRookies Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Medina, MN Posts: 4,922	So glad he got to 100!!

10-03-2021, 02:33 PM	#6678
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,435	https://twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/st...06264206884870 Ohtani “very open” to signing an extension with the Angels this year.

10-03-2021, 06:26 PM	#6683
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,593	Unbelievable season for the MVP! What a treat to watch! Can't wait for next year.

10-03-2021, 06:52 PM	#6685
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,435	M-V-P!!!

10-03-2021, 07:04 PM	#6686
tblood Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: OH-IO Posts: 751	I have been following Shohei all season and am still trying to wrap my head around it. What he accomplished, even with the big slump at the plate in the 2nd half, is what I dreamt about as a kid. Hell, I never really stopped dreaming about it. I’m sure I’m not the only one. For those of you who shared the same dream, we didn’t fall asleep dreaming and wishing we could hit and pitch just like... well... nobody. A modern player with the ability to excel at both didn’t exist. I knew all about Ruth but his career was so long ago that it was hard to connect with. The current and next generation of players with aspirations of becoming a two-way player (even a few older fans of the game) have a name to connect their dreams to and a path to follow. That is pretty freaking cool in my opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-03-2021, 08:41 PM	#6687
HOFAutoRookies Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Medina, MN Posts: 4,922	I don't think his season will really sink in with me until after the World Series. I can't really fathom or comprehend what we just witnessed from him this year.

10-04-2021, 08:25 AM	#6691
JRX Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,451	AL Hitting Ranks in top 10 OBP 2 SLG 2 OPS 2 Runs 8 Total Bases 4 Triples 1 HR 3 BB 3 SB 5 OPS+ 2 Extra Base Hits 2 IBB 1 AB per HR 1 Oh and he also pitches lol

10-04-2021, 09:06 AM	#6692
JRX Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,451	While he didn't qualify, this is where his pitching numbers would rank. (Note, I'm not factoring in other pitchers that fell short of qualifying) ERA 3 W-L% 1 WHIP 4 Hits per 9IP 2 K per 9 4 ERA+ 2 FIP 6 SO/BB 9 Finally, batters hit .207/.286/.351 vs him

10-04-2021, 01:33 PM	#6695
JaAntetokounmpo Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 68	If he could somehow post a Cy Young campaign on top of his already lofty accomplishments we would start to border on other-worldly

10-04-2021, 02:32 PM	#6696
shaqobe Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 250	Put Ohtani on the Blue Jays and they would have made the playoffs because of his pitching starts with legitimate run support. Adding another starting pitcher to the Jays would have been more valuable to the team than the margin between Ohtani and Vlad's offense.

10-04-2021, 08:28 PM	#6700
NukeLaloosh Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 19	New to the forum. Big Toronto Blue Jay fan, Guerrero and Ohtani fan, but it's clear Ohtani is going to win the AL MVP. I have enjoyed the slight price drop that allowed me to pick up some Ohtani cards and I was thinking of getting some more in the next couple of months. I was wondering whether anyone had any thoughts on whether his prices might stay the same as they are now into the offseason, or will they spike up once his MVP announcement comes out in November? Cheers