Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

What I want most is to pitch, hit, and run—and as a result, make it to the playoffs.

Dream & Aspiration, Ambition, Love for Baseball
The World Series? I didn’t even watch it until the end. I wanted to be out there playing—but watching from above just felt strange, so I left halfway through.

Ambition, Dream & Aspiration, Mindset
That’s exactly why I kept looking for challenges within myself—something that could carry into next season. I went into every game with that mindset.

Growth, Mindset, Professionalism
I’ll do my best to hit number 201 tomorrow.

Mindset, Growth, Professionalism
If a home run hitter kept aiming for opposite-field singles every game, would that really be fun to watch? I definitely don’t think so.

Love for Baseball, Baseball Philosophy, Responsibility
No, I want to hit another home run.

Mindset, Joy, Love for Baseball
I just wanted to see a Japanese player out there. It didn’t even have to be me—that’s really all it was.

Inspiration, Love for Baseball, Mindset
If more people watch the games because of this, that alone makes me happy. It’s good for baseball as a whole.

Legacy, Love for Baseball, Responsibility
Of course I want to win the home run title. But wanting it doesn’t mean I can achieve it.

Discipline, Goal Orientation, Mindset
I did want to win the home run title. But if I had, something inside me might have changed—and I wouldn’t want that. So maybe it was better that I didn’t, so I can keep pushing forward.

Mindset, Growth, Reflection
My goal is to help the team win. That’s what gives meaning to me doing both.

Mindset, Professionalism, Responsibility
I like hitting home runs when I’m jammed.

Baseball Philosophy, Learning, Mindset