Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

Ever since I started playing baseball, I’ve never aimed for anything other than first place. I’ve never thought losing was acceptable, and wanting to win a tournament that has always been one of my goals is simply natural.

Ambition, Goal Orientation, Mindset
To be able to stand on a stage like this with the manager who has supported me for so long is something truly special. If we can win a championship together, there’s nothing better than that.

Belief, Gratitude, Legacy
If it were my own team, maybe we could talk things through and find a way. But when you’re representing Japan, you can’t approach it with that kind of casual mindset.

Responsibility, Mindset, Professionalism
What matters is never giving up until the very end — until the final out is recorded.

Mindset, Challenge, Inspiration
I want to become a player who leaves a strong impression. Because I’m doing something nobody else has done, people say all kinds of things. Even so, I want to become a player people will remember.

Legacy, Ambition, Challenge
I think I’ll keep going with the mindset of becoming stronger right up until the day I retire from baseball.

Growth, Discipline, Mindset
You only get one playing career. I’d like to keep playing into my fifties.

Ambition, Discipline, Love for Baseball
In my own calculations, I think my peak has already begun. So part of me wonders how long this will last, knowing that someday it will inevitably come to an end.

Growth, Mindset, Reflection
I want to contribute to bringing baseball’s popularity back.

Legacy, Inspiration, Love for Baseball, Responsibility
Let’s play baseball!

Inspiration, Legacy, Love for Baseball, Responsibility
For me, taste comes second.

Discipline, Mindset, Professionalism
The most important thing is sleep. You have to plan ahead several days in advance and carefully prepare when you’re going to sleep.

Discipline, Mindset, Professionalism