It's amazing the lengths we will go to downgrade Ohtani's accomplishments.
He stole 59 bases and hit 54 home runs in the same year. Well, that's because the rules make it easier to steal bases now. Meanwhile this year the MLB leader in SBs had 49. And the year Ohtani stole 59 only one player had more (67 with 16 CS compared to Ohatni's 59 with 4 CS).
He struck out 10 batters, allowed no runs and two hits, and hit three home runs in the same game (a playoff game to boot). Well, he only pitched six innings. And he doesn't speak English. And he makes too much money (most of which he deferred to help the Dodgers sign more players).
Oh, and he doesn't drink enough, eat enough, or chase women.
I voted for Ruth. For career value, Ohtani has a long way to go. But that doesn't mean we can't appreciate what he is doing.
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Last edited by molenick; 10-23-2025 at 01:41 PM.
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