Shohei Otani, Japanese phenom, throws 100 mph, hits .300, has HR power
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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:09 AM Author: Yellow Circlehead
and he's only 21
had a better season than Yu Darvish's best year in Japan last year
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635452) |
Date: June 6th, 2016 11:58 AM Author: Vigorous medicated hominid
His stuff looks nasty (youtube below). He has at least two sick pitches. My only question would be about his command. A 3 K/BB and 11 K/9 would be good for minor league ball, but not as good as what sure things like Strasburg were doing around his age.
If he wanted to be a hitter, he'd need to add a lot of bulk. And that would get in the way of pitching. So, yeah, he has to choose, and it looks like he should choose pitching. I project as a solid opening-day starter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88TThVSJ9Y
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635848) |
Date: July 3rd, 2016 11:42 PM Author: Yellow Circlehead
Another good outing, 8 IP, 0 R, 10 Ks, hit leadoff and hit the first pitch of the game for a HR as well.
ERA 1.90, BA .339, 10 HRs
Hasn't allowed a run in 30 innings
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30847244) |
Date: July 16th, 2016 8:00 AM Author: fragrant wild piazza
God damnit do we have to go through this with EVERY Japanese player (except ichiro who's Asian twinkness worked to his advantage by being able to stroke the ball but also tap it to the second baseman and run it out).
Asians are the weakest physical creatures (along with many Jews). He might be a good power hitter and power pitcher in Japan but once he's up against major league talent, he will be average. Just like everyone else.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30943134) |
Date: October 25th, 2016 9:35 AM Author: Yellow Circlehead
10th inning walk off single by Otani to win game 3 of the Japan Series
he went 3-4 with 2 doubles and the walk off hit. Pretty good game for a pitcher serving as DH
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31721873) |
Date: April 10th, 2017 3:12 AM Author: Metal business firm selfie
I watched the 60 Minutes piece on him today.
This guy is fucking impressive. He's going to get paid a fortune by an MLB team.
But I highly, highly doubt any major league team is going to let him play the field when he isn't pitching. Best case scenario an AL team toys with having him DH occasionally, and even that seems extremely unlikely. It's a shame, because he sure can crush the ball in addition to being a great pitcher. But if the pitching doesn't work out he could easily pull an Ankiel and become a full-time position player.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33037025) |
Date: November 10th, 2017 4:07 AM Author: Yellow Circlehead
It's official! The Nippon Ham Fighters have announced they are posting Otani. He will be in MLB next year.
Dude is leaving 200 million on the table to come to the US now due to the stupid rules on international free agents under 25, he just wants to test himself against the best.
Since no one can pay him anything close to market salary, word is he will prioritize choosing a club that will let him pitch and hit on off days.
HERE WE GOOOOOOOO
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651399) |
Date: September 27th, 2018 3:54 AM Author: maize insecure sanctuary
Lol at the Angels for wasting a year where he was healthy by starting PUJOLS
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36898908)
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