Ohtani "commentary"

ForeverRoyalKC · 12-05-2017, 03:57 PM

I am just stunned at how this kid (23 freakin' years old) has the baseball world and, of all things, America's Major League Baseball under his control, at his fingertips and making them fall all over themselves!
Anyone remember the Warner Brothers cartoon where there is a chihuahua and a bulldog and the bulldog walks around tough like and the chihuahua is jumping around in front of him going "Yeah, cause you and me are pals, ain't we, Chester?!" Right? Cause we're pals, right Chester? Huh? We're pals, ain't we? Ain't we, Chester?!"
That's what this Ohtani chase reminds me of.
Imagine yourself being only 23 and making an entire pro league write "essays" on why you should play for them! Anyone think of "A Christmas Story" right about now? "I want you to write....a theme. What I want for Christmas."
Suddenly, all 30 major league teams became Ralphie.

Must be pretty flippin' nice to sit back, put your feet up at 23 and wait for Major League Baseball to turn in their assignments!
And IF...IF...IF he doesn't live up to the hype, reputation and skill in America, the fallout will be H-U-G-E!

RchW · 12-05-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoyalKC

I am just stunned at how this kid (23 freakin' years old) has the baseball world and, of all things, America's Major League Baseball under his control, at his fingertips and making them fall all over themselves!
Anyone remember the Warner Brothers cartoon where there is a chihuahua and a bulldog and the bulldog walks around tough like and the chihuahua is jumping around in front of him going "Yeah, cause you and me are pals, ain't we, Chester?!" Right? Cause we're pals, right Chester? Huh? We're pals, ain't we? Ain't we, Chester?!"
That's what this Ohtani chase reminds me of.
Imagine yourself being only 23 and making an entire pro league write "essays" on why you should play for them! Anyone think of "A Christmas Story" right about now? "I want you to write....a theme. What I want for Christmas."
Suddenly, all 30 major league teams became Ralphie.

Must be pretty flippin' nice to sit back, put your feet up at 23 and wait for Major League Baseball to turn in their assignments!

What's your point? Jealous maybe, or is this a "get off my lawn" thing.

David Watts · 12-05-2017, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoyalKC

I am just stunned at how this kid (23 freakin' years old) has the baseball world and, of all things, America's Major League Baseball under his control, at his fingertips and making them fall all over themselves!
Anyone remember the Warner Brothers cartoon where there is a chihuahua and a bulldog and the bulldog walks around tough like and the chihuahua is jumping around in front of him going "Yeah, cause you and me are pals, ain't we, Chester?!" Right? Cause we're pals, right Chester? Huh? We're pals, ain't we? Ain't we, Chester?!"
That's what this Ohtani chase reminds me of.
Imagine yourself being only 23 and making an entire pro league write "essays" on why you should play for them! Anyone think of "A Christmas Story" right about now? "I want you to write....a theme. What I want for Christmas."
Suddenly, all 30 major league teams became Ralphie.

Must be pretty flippin' nice to sit back, put your feet up at 23 and wait for Major League Baseball to turn in their assignments!
And IF...IF...IF he doesn't live up to the hype, reputation and skill in America, the fallout will be H-U-G-E!

Are you equally stunned every year when NFL teams require future draftees to come for interviews, tests, psychological analysis etc. etc.? Kind of cool that the athlete is the one holding all the card in this instance.

RchW · 12-05-2017, 04:52 PM

The only people who should be rightfully annoyed are young North American players and players from other countries who are forced to be part of the MLB amateur draft and have 3 years at min and 3 years of arb before they can choose their employer. It's hard to feel sympathy for pending multi millionaires but if I were a good 23 year old American ready to make a MLB roster but maybe blocked by a good incumbent, I'd be asking my union when they're going to fix the disparity caused by what country you're born in.

slic1149 · 12-05-2017, 05:00 PM

60 Minutes did a segment on Ohtani last summer. That was the first time I heard of him. While 15 minutes is not much time I have to say I was very impressed with the young man, I think he will be a star in MLB, and I really do hope he ends up with the Rangers. Perhaps I am all wet, but I believe a true pitcher/hitter would be good for the game.

Jeffy25 · 12-05-2017, 05:03 PM

Will OOTP create a player that you can put into a rotation to pitch 20-30 times a year and get 200-400 PA?

The Game · 12-05-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

Will OOTP create a player that you can put into a rotation to pitch 20-30 times a year and get 200-400 PA?

If you manage the team itself it can be done. I have not seen the AI do it as i have Steve Nebraska in my EBL league and he has never played the field. i have a DH in both leagues, so it doesn't matter what his offensive ratings are for now. In High Heat i had to create 2 of him.

ForeverRoyalKC · 12-05-2017, 08:01 PM

RchW, no...I'm not coming from that angle, like an old codger. I am just saying it's amazing the power this kid possesses right now and did in the beginning.
What I wrote wasnt a slam piece. I think it's just amazing the way this kid has the MLB at a standstill.

RchW · 12-05-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

Will OOTP create a player that you can put into a rotation to pitch 20-30 times a year and get 200-400 PA?

I've yet to see any evidence he could replicate his JPPL stats in MLB. I fully expect him to be above average in batting or pitching. Just not both over several seasons. My thought is that by his 4th or in his 4th season he will be mostly one or the other.

Does he have closer stuff? As a relief pitcher he could do both longer.

12-05-2017, 03:57 PM	#1
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,212	Ohtani "commentary" I am just stunned at how this kid (23 freakin' years old) has the baseball world and, of all things, America's Major League Baseball under his control, at his fingertips and making them fall all over themselves! Anyone remember the Warner Brothers cartoon where there is a chihuahua and a bulldog and the bulldog walks around tough like and the chihuahua is jumping around in front of him going "Yeah, cause you and me are pals, ain't we, Chester?!" Right? Cause we're pals, right Chester? Huh? We're pals, ain't we? Ain't we, Chester?!" That's what this Ohtani chase reminds me of. Imagine yourself being only 23 and making an entire pro league write "essays" on why you should play for them! Anyone think of "A Christmas Story" right about now? "I want you to write....a theme. What I want for Christmas." Suddenly, all 30 major league teams became Ralphie. Must be pretty flippin' nice to sit back, put your feet up at 23 and wait for Major League Baseball to turn in their assignments! And IF...IF...IF he doesn't live up to the hype, reputation and skill in America, the fallout will be H-U-G-E! Last edited by ForeverRoyalKC; 12-05-2017 at 03:59 PM.

12-05-2017, 04:52 PM	#4
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	The only people who should be rightfully annoyed are young North American players and players from other countries who are forced to be part of the MLB amateur draft and have 3 years at min and 3 years of arb before they can choose their employer. It's hard to feel sympathy for pending multi millionaires but if I were a good 23 year old American ready to make a MLB roster but maybe blocked by a good incumbent, I'd be asking my union when they're going to fix the disparity caused by what country you're born in. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

12-05-2017, 05:00 PM	#5
slic1149 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 348	60 Minutes did a segment on Ohtani last summer. That was the first time I heard of him. While 15 minutes is not much time I have to say I was very impressed with the young man, I think he will be a star in MLB, and I really do hope he ends up with the Rangers. Perhaps I am all wet, but I believe a true pitcher/hitter would be good for the game. __________________ To laugh often and love much, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to give one's self, this is to have succeeded. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-05-2017, 05:03 PM	#6
Jeffy25 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,506	Will OOTP create a player that you can put into a rotation to pitch 20-30 times a year and get 200-400 PA?

12-05-2017, 08:01 PM	#8
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,212	RchW, no...I'm not coming from that angle, like an old codger. I am just saying it's amazing the power this kid possesses right now and did in the beginning. What I wrote wasnt a slam piece. I think it's just amazing the way this kid has the MLB at a standstill.