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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 19, 2021 11:04:06 GMT -5
Its time to recognize that this 26 year old is living up to the impossible hype of being the next Babe Ruth. Its a shame he plays for the Angels as his talents are being wasted like the other GOAT of this generation called Mike Trout AKA reincarnation of Mickey Mantle, but holy crap he is fantastic and a must see for any baseball fan. Last night he went 8 innings giving up 1 run with 8 Ks, lowering his ERA to 2.79 on the season with an 8-1 record, all while hitting his league leading 40th HR. I thought it was all hype after the past couple of years, but wow. Lets see if he can continue it, but this is the closest to Babe as we have seen. 2021: Hitting- .269, 40HRs, 87RBIs, 165 OPS+ Pitching- 8-1, 2.79 ERA, 120Ks, 30BBs, 1.06 WHIP MVP  |
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Post by robl on Aug 19, 2021 12:05:06 GMT -5
A few years ago 60 Minutes did a profile on him in Japan and I couldn’t believe the hype but it’s all true. Amazing!
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Aug 19, 2021 16:02:02 GMT -5
This is amazing ! Unbelievable !
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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 19, 2021 20:10:42 GMT -5
Can someone move this to general sports?
That's where I wanted it.
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Post by Fletch842 on Aug 22, 2021 8:15:08 GMT -5
He's having a season for the ages, and doing it in this era makes it all the more amazing.
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Aug 22, 2021 8:54:13 GMT -5
Ya know the Angels really have 2 players that are generational and don't get anywhere the credit that they deserve.
Mike Trout when people say he is the reincarnation of Mickey Mantle is just not gossip and fodder for a broadcast. Before "The Mick" hurt his knees he was considered the fastest man in baseball in the 50's. Watching Trout play for a week you really get to see the talent of this man. Personally watching Mick as a kid I lean toward him. The Mick was really great and I was a Dodger fan. Got to see Mick play everyday as well as "The Duke" and "Willie".
And now your telling me they have another reincarnation in Ohtani of Babe Ruth ? If they have anymore players that look like Lou Gherig or Joe DiMaggio it's some mad scientist at work here. But son of a gun I don't know if even the Babe hit all those HR's while he was pitching ?
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Sept 5, 2021 17:28:28 GMT -5
This is legendary. As of 9/5/21 with around 25 games left Ohtani is 10-1 with an era between 2.15 - 2.20. And as a DH yesterday he hit his 43rd HR.
Are You kidding me ? This is a one man gang. If your a baseball fan please watch this guy don't miss it. It could never happen again.
As I watch this in awe I just can't believe it.
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Post by Fletch842 on Sept 5, 2021 18:41:35 GMT -5
This is legendary. As of 9/5/21 with around 25 games left Ohtani is 10-1 with an era between 2.15 - 2.20. And as a DH yesterday he hit his 43rd HR. Are You kidding me ? This is a one man gang. If your a baseball fan please watch this guy don't miss it. It could never happen again. As I watch this in awe I just can't believe it. It really is an amazing thing that he's accomplishing, as you say, unbelievable. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 20, 2022 21:24:06 GMT -5
At it again.
I have such a hard time figuring out if I should put him in my lineup or rotation in fantasy.
Final line:
6 IP 1 hit, 1 walk, 12 Ks, 0 ERs, W
2-4, 2B, 2 RBIs, 1 BB.
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Post by giantlegacy on Apr 20, 2022 21:35:10 GMT -5
Ya know the Angels really have 2 players that are generational and don't get anywhere the credit that they deserve. Mike Trout when people say he is the reincarnation of Mickey Mantle is just not gossip and fodder for a broadcast. Before "The Mick" hurt his knees he was considered the fastest man in baseball in the 50's. Watching Trout play for a week you really get to see the talent of this man. Personally watching Mick as a kid I lean toward him. The Mick was really great and I was a Dodger fan. Got to see Mick play everyday as well as "The Duke" and "Willie". And now your telling me they have another reincarnation in Ohtani of Babe Ruth ? If they have anymore players that look like Lou Gherig or Joe DiMaggio it's some mad scientist at work here. But son of a gun I don't know if even the Babe hit all those HR's while he was pitching ? Unfortunately even if the Angels found the next Gherig and DiMaggio and even Berra they would still figure out how to be around .500 and be irrelevant |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 21, 2022 4:57:43 GMT -5
Ya know the Angels really have 2 players that are generational and don't get anywhere the credit that they deserve. Mike Trout when people say he is the reincarnation of Mickey Mantle is just not gossip and fodder for a broadcast. Before "The Mick" hurt his knees he was considered the fastest man in baseball in the 50's. Watching Trout play for a week you really get to see the talent of this man. Personally watching Mick as a kid I lean toward him. The Mick was really great and I was a Dodger fan. Got to see Mick play everyday as well as "The Duke" and "Willie". And now your telling me they have another reincarnation in Ohtani of Babe Ruth ? If they have anymore players that look like Lou Gherig or Joe DiMaggio it's some mad scientist at work here. But son of a gun I don't know if even the Babe hit all those HR's while he was pitching ? Unfortunately even if the Angels found the next Gherig and DiMaggio and even Berra they would still figure out how to be around .500 and be irrelevant It's a team game. Like the NFL, you need more than one or 2 great players. Every great QB also needs a decent defense. The funny thing is, Ohtani is the great QB and great pass rusher all in one. |
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Apr 21, 2022 9:24:20 GMT -5
Ya know the Angels really have 2 players that are generational and don't get anywhere the credit that they deserve. Mike Trout when people say he is the reincarnation of Mickey Mantle is just not gossip and fodder for a broadcast. Before "The Mick" hurt his knees he was considered the fastest man in baseball in the 50's. Watching Trout play for a week you really get to see the talent of this man. Personally watching Mick as a kid I lean toward him. The Mick was really great and I was a Dodger fan. Got to see Mick play everyday as well as "The Duke" and "Willie". And now your telling me they have another reincarnation in Ohtani of Babe Ruth ? If they have anymore players that look like Lou Gherig or Joe DiMaggio it's some mad scientist at work here. But son of a gun I don't know if even the Babe hit all those HR's while he was pitching ? Unfortunately even if the Angels found the next Gherig and DiMaggio and even Berra they would still figure out how to be around .500 and be irrelevant HaHa, I do believe your right on this GL. And even once a decade when they do make a run they always seem to miss. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on May 5, 2022 20:57:21 GMT -5
Today vs Boston
7 IP 6 Hits 0 Runs 11 Ks Win
2-4 with an RBI
Seeing how it was today, I guess the P does have to be the DH which is lame. So basically the Angels play without a DH when Ohtani pitches.
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Post by Fletch842 on May 6, 2022 7:46:33 GMT -5
Today vs Boston 7 IP 6 Hits 0 Runs 11 Ks Win 2-4 with an RBI Seeing how it was today, I guess the P does have to be the DH which is lame. So basically the Angels play without a DH when Ohtani pitches. I thought he stays in as DH after he's done pitching on those days. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on May 6, 2022 9:00:57 GMT -5
Today vs Boston 7 IP 6 Hits 0 Runs 11 Ks Win 2-4 with an RBI Seeing how it was today, I guess the P does have to be the DH which is lame. So basically the Angels play without a DH when Ohtani pitches. I thought he stays in as DH after he's done pitching on those days. Thats possible. I was thinking teams should be able to use the DH for a position player though. Like, if the SS is a defensive only SS, you could use a DH to hit for him... |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jun 23, 2022 8:58:27 GMT -5
3-4 2 HRs 8 RBIs on Tuesday
8 IP 0 ERs 2H 1BB 13Ks on Wednesday
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Jun 23, 2022 17:49:20 GMT -5
3-4 2 HRs 8 RBIs on Tuesday 8 IP 0 ERs 2H 1BB 13Ks on Wednesday This guy makes me just smh. It's amazing, I can't help but laugh. There just aren't enough compliments to express my amazement at his accomplishments. |
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Post by giantlegacy on Jun 23, 2022 19:05:56 GMT -5
3-4 2 HRs 8 RBIs on Tuesday 8 IP 0 ERs 2H 1BB 13Ks on Wednesday Best overall baseball player in the past 100 years.... |
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Post by Fletch842 on Jun 23, 2022 21:54:08 GMT -5
something to behold, especially in this day and age.
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Post by Nite on Jun 23, 2022 22:17:15 GMT -5
Hes not bad......
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Post by TheAnalyst on Aug 16, 2022 17:03:21 GMT -5
Most strikeouts in Angels franchise history through their first 20 appearances in a season:
Nolan Ryan: 211 (1977)
Nolan Ryan: 176 (1973)
SHOHEI OHTANI: 165 (2022)
Nolan Ryan: 164 (1978)
Nolan Ryan: 163 (1974)
Nolan Ryan: 160 (1979)
Nolan Ryan: 154 (1976)
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Post by TheAnalyst on Sept 30, 2022 9:54:49 GMT -5
Last night
2-4 RBI
8 IP 2H 0BB 10Ks ( perfect through 7.2 IP)
Season
.275, 34HRs, 94RBIs
15-8, 2.35 ERA, 213Ks
Babe freaking Ruth
But Judge is still MVP
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Sept 30, 2022 20:17:48 GMT -5
Last night 2-4 RBI 8 IP 2H 0BB 10Ks ( perfect through 7.2 IP) Season .275, 34HRs, 94RBIs 15-8, 2.35 ERA, 213Ks Babe freaking Ruth But Judge is still MVP Can't dispute a single word. Absolutely magnificent. Any year but this one he could be the perennial MVP. |
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Post by Fletch842 on Oct 1, 2022 13:17:52 GMT -5
Last night 2-4 RBI 8 IP 2H 0BB 10Ks ( perfect through 7.2 IP) Season .275, 34HRs, 94RBIs 15-8, 2.35 ERA, 213Ks Babe freaking Ruth But Judge is still MVP Can't dispute a single word. Absolutely magnificent. Any year but this one he could be the perennial MVP. and I think he still has plenty of voters in his camp. I think it's going to be really close between the 2 of them. I think it should go to Judge for a variety of reasons. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 3, 2022 11:54:55 GMT -5
Can't dispute a single word. Absolutely magnificent. Any year but this one he could be the perennial MVP. and I think he still has plenty of voters in his camp. I think it's going to be really close between the 2 of them. I think it should go to Judge for a variety of reasons. There is a LOT of anti-Yankee bias out there with votes. We saw it when mini garbage can won it in 2017. |
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Post by Fletch842 on Oct 3, 2022 15:52:37 GMT -5
and I think he still has plenty of voters in his camp. I think it's going to be really close between the 2 of them. I think it should go to Judge for a variety of reasons. There is a LOT of anti-Yankee bias out there with votes. We saw it when mini garbage can won it in 2017. for sure, same thing happened in 2008 with PEDroia!! |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 3, 2022 21:52:08 GMT -5
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Post by TheAnalyst on Mar 22, 2023 12:45:52 GMT -5
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Post by Analyst on Jun 28, 2023 18:51:16 GMT -5
Shohei Ohtani is Babe Ruth
Last night:
6.1IP, 1 ER, 10Ks, W
3-4, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs at the plate
.304 BA, 28 HRs, 64 RBIs, 11 SBs 1.039 OPS
7-3, 3.02 ERA, 95.1 IP with 127 Ks. 1.039 WHIP
and its June 28th
Pretty ridiculous a 1.039 OPS hitting and WHIP pitching
Lock for the MVP with Judge out
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Post by SG88 on Jun 28, 2023 19:12:55 GMT -5
Barring injury, he is a lead pipe lock for the MVP award. He's about to get $500 million in the offseason.
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