Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

I want to do something no one has ever done. If Yusei Kikuchi’s generation had won the Senbatsu or Koshien, I might not have chosen Hanamaki Higashi High School.

Challenge, Ambition
I’m good at sleeping.

Discipline, Self-care
Of course I was attached to him. He was adorable. Ace lived for about sixteen years, after all.

Team & Others, Gratitude
When I watched their practice, I felt it was right.The atmosphere was good.

Environment, Growth
I came to realize that without experiencing disappointment,you can’t truly develop the desire to win it all.

Failure, Growth
I wasn’t someone who stood out with exceptional results from a young age,and I didn’t start out with the skills or the body I have now.

Effort, Growth
I was convinced I would grow to 190 centimeters.Even if I was losing at the time, I believed that as my height grew, my skills would grow with it.

Belief, Growth
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