Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

There are still so many things I want to become capable of in baseball, but when it comes to technical skills, I’d rather discover them myself than receive them as a gift.

Growth, Learning, Mindset
I would never do that by myself. Things like that have definitely increased.

Growth, Joy, Reflection
I can’t wait for the little rookie to join our family soon.

Joy, Dream & Aspiration, Growth
We even rehearsed it in an empty stadium beforehand. Honestly, it was a pretty fun practice.

Joy, Gratitude, Love for Baseball
A lot has happened over the past few weeks, so having someone beside me made a huge difference. In that sense, there were definitely moments when I was really glad she was there.

Gratitude, Growth, Mindset
Not only am I beginning a new chapter of my career with the Dodgers, but I am also beginning a new life together with someone who is very special to me and who, like me, comes from Japan.

Mindset, Growth, Responsibility
I think it’s time to put this behind us, move forward, and focus only on playing baseball and winning games.

Mindset, Professionalism, Responsibility
I don’t want to use mentality as an excuse. I believed that handling that, too, is part of one’s skill and ability.

Mindset, Professionalism, Responsibility
This is a business relationship, not a friendship, so I keep that distinction clear.

Mindset, Professionalism, Responsibility
To me, it’s not pressure so much as joy.

Mindset, Challenge, Joy
This award (the MVP) is something I accept as a representative of the entire team. More than anything, it makes me want to win even more next year.

Gratitude, Goal Orientation, Responsibility
Isn’t it repeating as champions? That’s probably even harder than winning it in the first place.

Challenge, Ambition, Goal Orientation