Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

I believe there’s a big difference between making a decision based on impulse without thinking, and arriving at a final intuition only after thinking something through completely.

Learning, Mindset, Reflection
Just because you succeeded once doesn’t guarantee you can do it again this year. I believe I have to become an even better player just to put up similar numbers.

Growth, Mindset, Professionalism
I don’t think you truly know what was the right choice and what was a mistake until the very end of your life.

Mindset, Belief, Reflection
Of course I knew how many home runs I had, but that itself never became the goal. I want to use them properly as a means to help the team win. And when it comes to stolen bases, I want to prioritize not getting thrown out.

Baseball Philosophy, Mindset, Professionalism
In the end, there’s only one team you can choose. So for every team that reached out to me, I feel nothing but gratitude.

Gratitude, Mindset, Professionalism
As far as I’m concerned, I’d really love for you to sign with the Dodgers. If you do, I’ll hit as many home runs as I can for you and for this team.

Professionalism, Belief, Responsibility
When I meet someone for the first time, I make sure to greet them properly and introduce myself. I actually enjoy that kind of thing.

Mindset, Environment, Professionalism
It’s a new team for me. I truly want to approach this as if I’m in my very first year.

Growth, Mindset, Professionalism
When the Dodgers signed me, they expected results. Whether I can deliver those expected results or not — that’s the only way a player earns trust. So rather than worrying about where I’ll be ten years from now, what I need is to prove myself through this year’s results first.

Mindset, Professionalism, Responsibility
Until the very last day of my playing career, I want to keep making positive efforts — not only for the Dodgers, but for the world of baseball itself.

Legacy, Love for Baseball, Responsibility
The only result truly expected of us is winning the World Series.

Goal Orientation, Professionalism, Responsibility
I want to challenge myself even more. With the Dodgers, I’ll face new and even greater difficulties — and I want to face them. I’m already prepared for that.

Ambition, Challenge, Growth