Shohei Ohtani Quotes

The mindset behind Shohei Ohtani’s greatness.

I don’t know how many more years I’ll be able to keep playing, and that’s exactly why winning is my top priority.

Ambition, Goal Orientation, Legacy
Until now, many of my records came in areas where very few people had ever done it before. In that sense, setting a new record among a larger group of comparable players feels different.

Legacy, Challenge, Growth
When I arrived, even I was surprised. I thought maybe there was some completely different event going on.

Joy, Love for Baseball, Reflection
When they’re your opponent, they’re intimidating. But when they’re on your side, they give you tremendous confidence.

Inspiration, Joy, Love for Baseball
At this stage, I don’t want to teach technique to others.

Learning, Reflection, Responsibility
Understanding it myself is important, but by keeping records, I can share what I’ve learned with other players who may go through the same surgery in the future.

Responsibility, Learning, Legacy
Even if I can’t pitch, I can still stay in games by hitting, so in that sense, I think I’m fortunate.

Gratitude, Challenge, Mindset
I wasn’t even 30 years old yet, and I still wanted to test the limits of what I’m capable of.

Challenge, Growth, Mindset
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