Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

If people can enjoy sitting around having a drink while saying things like, ‘Maybe Ohtani should stop pitching,’ then I think that kind of enjoyment is perfectly fine too.

Belief, Challenge, Mindset
Hitting and pitching are completely different professions.

Baseball Philosophy, Love for Baseball, Mindset
No matter how many at-bats you take in spring training, there are certain things you can only develop during real games in the regular season.

Growth, Learning, Mindset
I think it’s fine to look back on it all afterward. Since I’m on a new team this year, I honestly haven’t had much room to focus on my personal numbers.

Goal Orientation, Mindset, Professionalism
My confidence in being able to get back safely became the confidence to go.

Growth, Learning, Mindset
If you’re confident you can be safe at a high rate, then you should go for it. I think you should always try to take one more base whenever possible.

Baseball Philosophy, Goal Orientation, Mindset
Life doesn’t always go smoothly, and even during those times, it’s better to have something that brings you joy.

Joy, Mindset, Reflection
When I play as a hitter, I try to focus only on hitting.

Discipline, Mindset, Professionalism
When I look at myself as a hitter, I don’t think I have just one more level left to reach — I believe there are still several more levels I can climb.

Growth, Ambition, Mindset
Sleep is my top priority.

Discipline, Mindset, Professionalism
Oh, I couldn’t pitch this year. Sorry — I only hit 50 home runs.

Joy, Mindset, Professionalism
Sometimes I wonder if the team’s results might have been better if I had been able to contribute at my absolute maximum.

Responsibility, Professionalism, Reflection