✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 340

BabaORiley · 06-30-2022, 07:58 PM

Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan 12h

Over the last three weeks, Shohei Ohtani has put up 2.5 Wins Above Replacement. He has been the single best pitcher in baseball and the 15th-most-productive offensive player.

So many take for granted what he's doing. Don't. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show. Relish greatness.

NYRE2PECT · 06-30-2022, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BabaORiley

Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan 12h

Over the last three weeks, Shohei Ohtani has put up 2.5 Wins Above Replacement. He has been the single best pitcher in baseball and the 15th-most-productive offensive player.

So many take for granted what he's doing. Don't. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show. Relish greatness.

That is amazing context, he is on an incredible run here!

Trueblue · 06-30-2022, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

Watching the Yankee game? The thing is a joke.

Hard to deny the results after he started using it in June. I think he was afraid of trout yelling at him for tipping like with peguero

Trueblue · 06-30-2022, 10:01 PM

Rare find

rman112 · 06-30-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

Hard to deny the results after he started using it in June. I think he was afraid of trout yelling at him for tipping like with peguero

No doubt. I'm just sick of watching a guy stand on the mound covering his ears because he can't hear the sign.

Trueblue · 07-01-2022, 07:18 PM

#18 on national TV!!

BigSlim16 · 07-01-2022, 07:18 PM

Ohtani bomb!

redsoxking94 · 07-01-2022, 07:19 PM

Ohtani!!!!

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NYRE2PECT · 07-01-2022, 07:27 PM

Majestic things of beauty they are - Sho-tani bomb!

rman112 · 07-01-2022, 07:35 PM

Dude might've passed up Judge in the MVP race in like a week and a half.

Vdm2018 · 07-01-2022, 07:41 PM

buy buy buy!!!!

rman112 · 07-01-2022, 08:08 PM

They should just dissolve the Angels roster into the rest of the league.

BigSlim16 · 07-01-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

They should just dissolve the Angels roster into the rest of the league.

It's so bad. I don't know whether to laugh or cry

Trueblue · 07-01-2022, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSlim16

It's so bad. I don't know whether to laugh or cry

Always laugh. It's going to get to a point where people only watch Angel games for Ohtani pretty soon anyway.

That Apple TV broadcast crew was so bad that I had to watch the game muted. I found myself asking why I'm watching a game with a horrible broadcast while rooting for a horrible team. Ohtani.

caflisch78 · 07-03-2022, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

That Apple TV broadcast crew was so bad that I had to watch the game muted. I found myself asking why I'm watching a game with a horrible broadcast while rooting for a horrible team. Ohtani.

Trout...

BBases31 · 07-03-2022, 11:41 AM

Still the best long term buy in cards

jhssketchcards · 07-03-2022, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

Still the best long term buy in cards

Will it be if he has another TJ?

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Trueblue · 07-03-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by caflisch78

Trout...

I think he's 8/8 in strikeouts in his last 8 at bats. He's always terrible in the juice box.

Trueblue · 07-03-2022, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Will it be if he has another TJ?

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Sometimes I wonder why people post here

seanrs1 · 07-03-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jhssketchcards

Will it be if he has another TJ?

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I think that is sort of a legit question. I agree Ohtani is the best buy/investment in baseball cards right now. He is the only two way player that can be both a top 15 hitter and pitcher at the same time and is capable of being an MVP player in a given year. I think if he gets to a WAR of 60 or above or plays around 10 years as a two way player he will be elected to the HOF. As long as her performs he should be one of the most popular players in the league/face of the game.

Even if he gets injured in the future, he appears to be the type of player that wants to be the best player in the game and will play a long time in the league. So I agree there is injury risk. But there is zero character risk...as in he will do anything in his power to play and be the best.

Trueblue · 07-03-2022, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by seanrs1

I think that is sort of a legit question. I agree Ohtani is the best buy/investment in baseball cards right now. He is the only two way player that can be both a top 15 hitter and pitcher at the same time and is capable of being an MVP player in a given year. I think if he gets to a WAR of 60 or above or plays around 10 years as a two way player he will be elected to the HOF. As long as her performs he should be one of the most popular players in the league/face of the game.

Even if he gets injured in the future, he appears to be the type of player that wants to be the best player in the game and will play a long time in the league. So I agree there is injury risk. But there is zero character risk...as in he will do anything in his power to play and be the best.

I mean, go into any player thread and unsolicitedly suggest a catastrophic injury with no prior context. Legit is generous

dodgerfanjohn · 07-03-2022, 01:18 PM

He turns 28 tommorow, has the equivalent of 3 full seasons played, and seemingly just gets better.

He’s got 19 WAR on baseball reference, I can’t figure out his fangraphs WAR, he’s about to play in his 2nd AS game, and if his second half is as good as his first half, he stands a good chance of winning his 2nd MVP.

As others have pointed out, he probably needs to put up 5-6 more similar seasons to merit HOF induction. Considering his age, it does seem possible should he avoid major injury.

Trueblue · 07-03-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgerfanjohn

He turns 28 tommorow, has the equivalent of 3 full seasons played, and seemingly just gets better.

He’s got 19 WAR on baseball reference, I can’t figure out his fangraphs WAR, he’s about to play in his 2nd AS game, and if his second half is as good as his first half, he stands a good chance of winning his 2nd MVP.

As others have pointed out, he probably needs to put up 5-6 more similar seasons to merit HOF induction. Considering his age, it does seem possible should he avoid major injury.

My head tells me that he has three more full-time two way seasons left in him. I am hoping it's more but the reality of your body after age 30 is hard to deny. Perhaps an Eck/Ortiz career path for his later years.

My heart tells me that he is going to have the Ichiro career path and dominate through his thirties

Ra3 · 07-03-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueblue

My head tells me that he has three more full-time two way seasons left in him. I am hoping it's more but the reality of your body after age 30 is hard to deny. Perhaps an Eck/Ortiz career path for his later years.

My heart tells me that he is going to have the Ichiro career path and dominate through his thirties

I’m with you…don’t let a couple of jerks who get their kicks consistently inserting doubt and negativity bring you down…they have their own (dark?) motivations and it’s a good sign that you have to marvel at what their reasons are for posting what seem to be partisan comments. enjoy what ohtani is doing because it’s amazing and historic.

ThoseBackPages · 07-03-2022, 01:59 PM

if you have kids, get yourself some Ohtani in your collection.

your grandkids are going to be pleased

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BabaORiley Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 3,823	Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 12h Over the last three weeks, Shohei Ohtani has put up 2.5 Wins Above Replacement. He has been the single best pitcher in baseball and the 15th-most-productive offensive player. So many take for granted what he's doing. Don't. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show. Relish greatness.

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rman112 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Freedom is Free Again Posts: 40,946	Dude might've passed up Judge in the MVP race in like a week and a half.

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dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,219 sternroolz	He turns 28 tommorow, has the equivalent of 3 full seasons played, and seemingly just gets better. He’s got 19 WAR on baseball reference, I can’t figure out his fangraphs WAR, he’s about to play in his 2nd AS game, and if his second half is as good as his first half, he stands a good chance of winning his 2nd MVP. As others have pointed out, he probably needs to put up 5-6 more similar seasons to merit HOF induction. Considering his age, it does seem possible should he avoid major injury.