Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

I’ve worked hard since I was little because I wanted to become the best baseball player.I want to keep striving toward a goal that simple.

Ambition, Dream & Aspiration
The baseball players on TV looked incredibly cool to me.I was always looking forward to the weekends, when I could play baseball as much as I wanted.

Inspiration, Dream & Aspiration
Once we had a computer at home, I was constantly watching YouTube.I would watch different pitching styles and think about them, trying this and that.

Growth, Learning
When I was a kid, I watched Ichiro win the MVP, and it made me want to play in the majors someday.If possible, I hope kids today can look at me the same way.

Inspiration, Dream & Aspiration
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to do both.I wanted to be a good hitter, and I wanted to be a good pitcher.That’s what I’ve always hoped for.

Challenge, Dream & Aspiration
The time when baseball was the most fun for me was during Little League.I still remember that even now.

Love for Baseball, Reflection
It’s the same as when I was a kid.Wanting to hit a home run, wanting to clear that fence, practicing for it — and then feeling that joy when you finally can.That’s still how I play baseball today.

Joy, Mindset
The only time my father ever scolded me was on the baseball field.Once we got home, it almost never happened.

Discipline, Professionalism
The three teachings were very basic, but I still remember them.I think they are things you’re told no matter what stage you reach.

Baseball Philosophy, Discipline
If I was going to play as the coach’s son, I knew I had to be overwhelmingly better.

Ambition, Challenge
I believe that the kids who can stand up and say it out loud in front of adults are the ones who actually go on to become professional baseball players.

Belief, Dream & Aspiration
For kids, it’s fine to swing with just that goal in mind — to hit the ball as far as possible.Hitting it far is fun for me too, and for those watching, it’s fun to see just how far it went.

Joy, Love for Baseball