Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

My numbers are down compared to last year, but that doesn’t mean I’m not growing. In fact, I think I’m getting better.

Growth, Mindset, Reflection
I told myself: I’m in good form—if the results aren’t there, it’s just bad luck.

Mindset, Growth, Reflection
You can’t expect to take the mound in peak condition every time. It’s better to assume that about half the time, you won’t be at your best. The real challenge is what you do in those moments.

Mindset, Challenge, Professionalism
The time you can maintain peak performance as a player isn’t very long. The time you have to develop your abilities is limited, so I want to make the most of it.

Mindset, Professionalism, Reflection
I treat every year as a make-or-break season. What matters most is going into each year with the mindset of giving it everything I have.

Growth, Mindset, Professionalism
Ideally, even people who don’t know baseball would watch and think, ‘That’s nice… that’s beautiful… that’s cool… he looks like he’s about to hit something.’ That would be the best.

Inspiration, Legacy, Love for Baseball
It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. What I can do on my own may be small, but I want to keep doing my best so that I can be of even a little help to the people in the affected areas.

Gratitude, Inspiration, Responsibility
Even when I get hit in a game, I don’t really suspect something like that (sign stealing). If I start thinking that way, I won’t grow.

Mindset, Growth, Responsibility
Kids playing baseball in Iwate might have been watching and enjoying it too.

Gratitude, Inspiration, Legacy
Ichiro is someone to aspire to. I may not be able to watch him play anymore, but I want to keep aiming for the kind of player I’ve admired since I was young.

Inspiration, Dream & Aspiration, Legacy
To be the kind of player who represents an era—that’s something I should aim for. As a player, I want to perform at an even higher level.

Ambition, Growth, Legacy
I’m simply very happy. It’s an honor to be mentioned alongside such great players.

Gratitude, Inspiration, Legacy