OT: Ohtani

[BobbyStrawberry]

I'm fascinated with the "Ohtani cam" featured on Japanese TV (top right of the screen). Apparently it shows him at all times during the game, even when he is sitting in the dugout!

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I'm fascinated with the "Ohtani cam" featured on Japanese TV (top right of the screen). Apparently it shows him at all times during the game, even when he is sitting in the dugout!

that is pretty cool what they do but can be a little weird during down times

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

that is pretty cool what they do but can be a little weird during down times

Oh wow, that is cool but that would not be fun to be him when he picks his nose, etc.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

that is pretty cool what they do but can be a little weird during down times

Have you watched an Angels game? Not exactly compelling.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I'm fascinated with the "Ohtani cam" featured on Japanese TV (top right of the screen). Apparently it shows him at all times during the game, even when he is sitting in the dugout!

Given baseball's sagging popularity, anything they can do to feed this hyper demand is worth it.

I'm pretty alarmed MLB, ESPN, etc do not do more to market him. I guess Yankees Red Sox is all the qualifies as must watch on Sunday night though.

[rjackson44]

Trout and Aaron judge are having an amazing year😣

[JeremyW]

I still think Bo Jackson is in the mix.

[mrreality68]

agreed that MLB has to do a better job marketing the stars and adding a little more personality into the games.
Very Surprised they do not with the money potential if done right like in other leagues

[Frank A]

Let see. Right now his batting average is 260. His ERA is 290. He has 15 home runs. I guess he needs to retire right Peter. He's a bum. NOT.

[frankbmd]

Ohtani in 48 hours tied the record with 8 RBIs in a losing game and getting a personal best 13 strikeouts after yielding singles to the first two hitters and retiring the next 24. And yes there was one walk followed by a double play.

He is playing every day (Trout is not). Currently in a 6 man rotation (?). Whether pitching or batting, he lets the umpire know when he misses a call, with a smile, and he is usually right. He is a joy to watch.

With free agency looming after the 2023 season, keeping Rendon, Trout and Ohtani will be the biggest problem for the Angels.

Count on the Dodgers or Yankees to step up to the plate with their wallets.