Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

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
Personally, I think it was a good thing that I could play baseball in a relaxed and enjoyable way when I was a child.Because it was fun, I never once came to dislike baseball.

Love for Baseball, Mindset
From the beginning, I had confidence that I was at least a little better than those around me.That initial confidence was important.

Belief
You only realize that there are people better than you when you actually play baseball in a group that includes kids your own age and older.

Challenge, Growth
Soccer was just play. Baseball was play too, but for me, baseball was something I approached with total commitment and seriousness.

Love for Baseball, Mindset
Basically, I’ve always acted based on my own decisions.

Belief, Responsibility