ColonelPops Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Japanese sensation and current Los Angeles Angel Shoshei Othani (I think I'm pretty close ont hat spelling) is doing something we haven't seen. Was the starting DH on game 1 and will be the starting pitcher on Sunday. Only about 22 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoroyal Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Everyone says he should be in the minors. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTS_JF Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 He's on the mound today correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afi100guy Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 He's on the mound today correct Yes. 4:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelPops Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Overrated I guess it depends on how you think he's being judged now as far as talent/stardom. All I've heard is he's unique in that he has enough talent to do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerTime Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 He had a really bad spring so these first few weeks will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoesGym Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 He had a really bad spring so these first few weeks will be interesting. Very much like Ichiro did in his first spring training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelPops Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nice debut 6 IP 3 H 3 ER 1 BB 6K One bad inning in the 2nd where the A's got all 3 of their hits off of him that inning including a bomb where Ohtani hung a slider. Went 1-2-3 in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th. Gave up a walk in the 4th. The splitter is going to be a problem for the opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoesGym Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nice debut 6 IP 3 H 3 ER 1 BB 6K One bad inning in the 2nd where the A's got all 3 of their hits off of him that inning including a bomb where Ohtani hung a slider. Went 1-2-3 in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th. Gave up a walk in the 4th. The splitter is going to be a problem for the opponents. I've heard at least 2 analysts call it a "wipe out" splitter. They said he just needs to master his command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 3-run homer tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincySportsFan Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I'm not ready to proclaim the kid the next coming of Babe Ruth just yet. Let's see what happens after he's had 20-25 starts and 3-400 AB's, and the rest of MLB has some tape on him. These guys are pros for a reason. They will find a weakness, and they will exploit it. I'm much more interested to see how he responds at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjs4470 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I'm not ready to proclaim the kid the next coming of Babe Ruth just yet. Let's see what happens after he's had 20-25 starts and 3-400 AB's, and the rest of MLB has some tape on him. These guys are pros for a reason. They will find a weakness, and they will exploit it. I'm much more interested to see how he responds at that time. Yep, it's early. I think he's off to a promising start, and it will be interesting to see how he adjusts once there's a "book" on him. There's no denying that he has a ton of talent. I do think he's eventually going to have to choose either pitching or hitting to focus on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akw4572 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Drilled a HR off of Corey Kluber today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Maybe I spoke too soon :lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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