Starting Pitcher with an 8-1 record 2.79 ERA, 120 strikeouts in 100 innings. Major league leader in home runs with 40. Over a 1.000 OPS. This is absolutely insane.

The MVP battle between Shohei and Ohtani is been getting competitive.

I watch Ohtani like I’m his proud father. I’m genuinely happy for his success like it’s my own. This is a guy we can all root for!

He should be awarded the MVPE: Most Valuable Player Ever.

I was actually at this game and he was dominant throwing 8 innings and hitting his 40th homer he will be amazing to watch for years to come

50 years later, U r going to tell Your grand kids about a guy from Japan pitched strong 8 innings n then hit a home run.

Ohtani made me a baseball fan! I’m literally buying a ticket to see him pitch at home! He’s so exciting to watch

I’m a diehard Padre fan, I’m enamored with Tatis, but Jesus Christ Shohei is otherworldly. Definitely the greatest player in the league this year.

He changed the game. Now, young kids will aspire to be a top pitcher and top hitter simultaneously in MLB

Was at this game, I’m a Tigers fan but watching Shohei was an absolute treat. You can’t hate on this guy, he’s having a legendary season.

I read an interesting headline today: "This generation grew up hearing the legend of The Babe. A century from now, our great great grandchildren will grow up hearing the legend of Shohei Ohtani." Living in the information age where you can be constantly bombarded with push notifications and e-news regarding pretty much anything and everything really dumbs down the fact that what Shohei is doing is, in fact, legendary. Consider that the mythos of Babe Ruth grew not only because of what he was doing at the time, but because of how it spread due to necessity: newspapers, word of mouth, radio, etc. I guess my long and short point is this: we are witnessing history. Not just for baseball, but for American sports as a whole. And for one of the first times in my life, I really don't feel like that's an over-exaggeration.

I wanted to go to this game so badly. Detroit came that night to see Shohei! Absolute star!

At this point, we're running out of genuine compliments to appreciate what he's doing.

Everyone loves Ohtani, even fans of the opposing team. Love the crowd's reaction seeing his homerun.

I barely ever watched baseball and his highlights came up in my recommended a few months ago and he is the one that got me into the MLB

i honestly think he should be getting more attention then he’s getting already, he should be the biggest story in sports. this is legendary stuff

毎日１回は見てしまう😢

When the crowd goes crazy for a homerun by a player away from home then you know it's special.

He is beyond the MVP award at this point. I propose a new award. MLB award (Most Legenday Baseball Performance).

We're all giving this guy so much praise and I still don't think it's enough.

Thanks Ohtani. I started to watch baseball again. Can't wait for Trout to return. Angels will be unstoppable

Ohtani is even making people root against their own team when he's on the mound or up to bat lol. He's incredible. Glad to be alive to witness this.

What he is doing is absolutely ridiculous and mind blowing. I've never seen anything like this. How can you be a dominant pitcher and hitter at the same time at the PEAK of the sport? Just crazy. I've had enough. He wins ALL awards possible.

More than his talent, I love his will and composure. He's determined to win and doesn't get rattled.

6:15 "Wow, that gives him 100 innings pitched this year, 120 strike-outs, and 40 Home Runs! Pretty good year ;)" LOOOOOOOOOL

He’s gotten himself an MVP.

MLB should make Ohtani Award 🏆

He did it all again. Unbelievable talent and effort!

this was one of his best games so far . Probably the most hype gameplay by Ohtani to watch this season . That homerun after that all that great pitching was something else

This was an excellent pitching effort--definitely one of his best. He pitches 8 strong innings and then after all that effort hitting a home run. The legend grows. The historical season goes deeper into Fantasyland. Ohtani defies description at this point, no longer adequate to call him special or amazing or other trite adjectives.

Even if Ohtani retires now, he is already LEGEND.

It’s special when the opposing fans cheer for you. Grateful to see so many amazing things during my lifetime! Love my Angels, and thanks Detroit for being classy!

Angels, please do whatever it takes to help Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to become serious playoff contenders. Please. The world deserves to see these guys when the lights are shining brightest.

I Love seeing the love for Shohei. Let’s get to the playoffs. Come on trout. Let’s go. Ohtani is a video game created player. Best thing baseball has seen since McGwire.

Viva Shohei!! Shohei definitely is a godsend! He is such a superb player with wonderful personality and a kind, generous heart. And it's always so much fun to watch him play. How can we not adore him, love him, and appreciate him?! 👏👍😍

The roar from the crowd was almost the same as a home game, That’s how much people love ohtani they cheer even if the home run is against them.

Unbelievable! He is getting closer to hitting cycle and throwing no-hitter in the same game.

This unreal show is REAL.

Ohtani is a once in a lifetime player. A future MVP.

Unbelievable, wish he can be healthy for many years, showing us more and more great games like this!

He is truly been great at pitching since the break. So impressive. MVP

Honestly, it’s so weird hearing the baseball talking heads talk about ANYONE else for MVP. I’m not at all an Angels fan (Astros for life) but what Ohtani is accomplishing this year is extraordinary. He’s a once in a century player for sure.

Shohei's such a great player 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 MVP!!! ⚾️

I never watch baseball but when he starts on the mound I make sure to not miss it. What a season!

When I see Shohei Ohtani playing baseball like a cartoon, it's great and fun.

That franchise record HR ball will be worth so much money… 4:20 Congrats kid

Even the Detroit fans going crazy. At 4:20 the young man with the basball and all those around him and 4:36 the crowd behind home plate. Shohei is so good for baseball.

This kid has me watching baseball again, well watching him. It’s exciting, MVP all the way

Blessings from Taiwan 🇹🇼😇💖 Happy for Ohtani's MLB LEADING 40th homerun ! 🥳🥳🥳 18th stolen base 😎 8th win as a pitcher 🤩 Go Angels 🥰 Go Ohtani 💪🤩👍

With all the depressing news daily, the first thing I turn to when I wake up in the morning is Ohtani. How did he do last night? Pitched great, hit his 40th home run! What a lift to get through the rest of the day.

Dude is next level…. And one of the nicest guys in baseball.

Shohei transcends the concept of baseball teams. He represents the sport itself at its greatest. Fans can't help but cheer for him regardless of there team loyalty lies.

How can you be in an All star game in both hitting and pitching? I mean. Absolutely amazing!

The crowd behind the mound literally turn on their cameras on preemptively when he's at bat to get his HR on video... literal greatness

Love that swagger when he was high fiving his teammates

I don’t see how he doesn’t win MVP every year. He’s actually insane

Simply, just unbelievable! Who would have imagined a MLB player achieves making the 40th homerun as a batter and the 8th win as a pitcher at the same time in one game! We are so proud of Ohtani!

It’s at the point where he can win the MVP only with either his pitching or hitting!!!!

This guy is the most exciting player in baseball

The MVP is here!!

I don’t even watch baseball but I find myself watching Shoehei highlights

Respect for Detroit fans.

エースと主砲がかみ合った神試合

MVP, HR King, Cy Young!? That’s triple crown in his book!! 👏

He's so talented!

This will go down as the greatest season by a player in MLB history. Just incredible what Shohei Ohtani is doing on both sides of the game. Baseball God Mode Activated!

3rd base umpire really wanted to give him a high five too, but was able to hold back

05:48 I love his grunt. it's 8innings!

My God. This guy just moves like a professional ball player.

Ohtani's post game interview: For pitching I'm still in a kind of rehab-term after TJ surgery. …WHAT??😂

Shohei Ohtani, his ability to control the ball as a pitcher has improved. We are confident that we will win the Best Earned Run Average and the Cy Young Award next season.

My goodness! I literally shouted “NO WAY!” as he crushed that home run cause i couldn’t believe he could do that after 7 innings pitched! What a feeling!

Hitter Ohtani was released in the first half of the season, and pitcher Shohei was released in the second half of the season.

I absolutely love this dude. I don’t know anything abt baseball but this man is somethin!

He is making the world a better place for sure.

We are in the midst of the greatest single season for a MLB baseball player ever.

The next generation won’t believe the stories we’ll tell about him.

MVP doesn't even begin to describe this dude. I'm a Phillies fan, but this dude is diffy

Incredible

Of all the athletes, he is the only one who can excite the fans of the other team.

MVP and its not close

Ohtani is just amazing to watch.

Imagine him winning a Cy young award and an MVP all in the same season. If anyone can do it it’s shohei ohtani

Without Shohei ,I think Angels will be a .350 team when trout get injured.

The MLB needs to publish a “shohei ohtani” award after this season.

This was my favorite game from Ohtani. 8 dominated innings and a f**k you HR in the 8th. McGregor strut when he got the the dugout😂

Wow! This kid... he's pretty good.

MLB is like "YEAH! We can finally use Shohei's thumbnails for many of our new videos!"

Exactly 40 games after today. Don't know if he'll hit 50 hr's, but imagine your number 1 ace gets 10 wins and hits 50 bombs. Hoping he does it too.

No one gonna talk about how nervous the pitcher looks pitching to Otani at 3:44. (...and spoiler, his fears were confirmed. HR 40 !!)

He is just getting better and better as time goes on, amazing !!!!!

Dude working double-duty overtime like a gotdamn startup CEO.

just simply grateful i get to watch him.

Great control and a real gentleman on the mound. Never even comes close to hitting someone.

This dude is just next level. Beyond generational.

Love Ohtani !!!!

日本の誇り🇯🇵頑張れ大谷先輩💪

Class act, respect to you sir and your amazing career

Let's hope the Angels step it up and get more players to compliment Otani and Trout. Trout deserves more and should be in a world series before his time is up.

A no - hitter with 2 homeruns in the same game. I'm calling it right now. He can do it.