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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Jim, wrong about people not following what Otani is doing. For the first yime EVER I watch KZfaq 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.

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 .

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 😲😲😲🤯🤯🤯

Thank you Jim Rome. Showtime Shohei!

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

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!!!

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

He’s the only reason why I watch baseball.

Shohei 'Sho-Time' Ohtani!!!! Agree 💯

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

Crazy how few people on TV talk about it

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!

This guy is unbelievable, I actually look for Angels highlights

WaS at the game, so epic

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.

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

well the man is spitting facts on facts on facts

Showtime Ohtani is the showman

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...

The Only DH to truly deserve MVP

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

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) ‼️

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.

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

AMEN!!!!!

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

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

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.

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. 🥰

Amen brother

Ohtani is baseball at it’s finest

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!

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

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.

big hips shohei

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

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

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

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

AMAZING!!!!

I love your work

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

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

He is the only reason I watch MLB again.

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

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

The greatest sho.

Facts

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

Well say jim

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

Shohei is the truth...

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

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

shohei is a created player in a video game i guess

All the defence and offence in 1 player. Unbelievable.

I agree with Jim Rome

A m a z i n g !

Shohei Ohtani: Mr. do it all..

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.

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

How about a new superlative: Ohtanian!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

#best #SHOtime #goat

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

A lead off hitter potentially leading the league in RBI? Sick.