When we talk about phenomena, we have to talk about them Shhei Ohtani. The young baseball player is one of the most outstanding players of the World Baseball Classic: His great performances with the Japanese team at the highest tournament in the national team field made it clear that the popular “Showtime” has not yet reached its peak.
For this reason, many compare him to “Babe” Ruth, the former New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox baseball player who marked a before and after in the discipline.
Why is Shohei Ohtani compared to “Babe” Ruth? See HERE why the Japanese baseball player bears a close resemblance to the “Bambino”.
Is there a comparison between “Babe” Ruth and Shohei Ohtani? Photo: spread
Shohei Ohtani: Who is the pitcher who broke it with Japan at the Baseball World Cup?
Shhei Ohtani He is a baseball player who was born on July 5, 1994 in Oshu, Japan. Playing in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2018 with the jersey from Angels from Los Angeles.
Ohtani plays in the position of jugalthough it can also act as designated racket. In the same way, he is able to take the position of a gardener.
Shohei Ohtani is the sensational baseball player of the World Baseball Classic. Photo: Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP
World Baseball Classic: Why is Shohei Ohtani compared to “Babe” Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players in history?
It is very rare in baseball for a player to be both a pitcher and a designated hitter at the same time. However, Ohtani is capable of both functions, just like “Babe” Ruth herself was back then. Add to that the Japanese managed to break or pass some of the records that the “Bambino” was able to set in its heyday.
For these reasons, many lovers of this sport draw comparisons between the Japanese and Ruth.
Next, let’s look at the “Babe” Ruth records achieved by Shohei Ohtani:
Shohei Ohtani is considered one of the best Major League Baseball (MLB) players. Photo: Jason Miller/AFP
8 home runs in the same month
In April 2021 Ohtani scored eight home runs in one monthsomething only ‘Babe’ Ruth had done.
10 wins as a pitcher and 10 home runs in one season
In August 2022, Ohtani hit 10 wins as a pitcher and 10 homers in the same MLB season, something only the amazing “Babe” Ruth had achieved.
100 home runs and 250 strikeouts
In May 2022, the Asian entered the shortlist of baseball players who hit 100 home runs and 250 strikeouts as a pitcher. This number is shared with “Babe” Ruth.