Ohtani: Excels as a beast or completely flames out??

ForeverRoyalKC · 11-27-2017, 09:39 PM

When Ohtani becomes an MLB player, does he live up to the hype and become a 25 time All Star (just kidding) or does the MLB tame him and he flames out like a wet candle?

We're taking your calls!

Airdrop01 · 11-27-2017, 10:05 PM

Well, you've come to the right place to get a bunch of people tell you how studly he is and will be in MLB.

I got blasted by people with OOTP scouting experience and "baseball blogging experience" for pointing out basic real life baseball facts the last time this subject came up in the game section of the forum.

Needless to say, based upon my experience, I am highly skeptical of the anticipated translation of his clearly substantial skills to an MLB level with similar success, especially if he truly intends on both pitching and playing a position between starts.

He has considerable talent. But he's not the baseball god people have lionized.... Which is certainly not his fault. I hope he's great. I think he'll be good if he hits only. Maybe a 5.

Playing a position on days not pitching IMO would be a mistake.

If he pitches only, I think he can be a #2 or possibly #1 starter. Like a 6-7 rating. Some people would say an 8, but nobody will write that on a report I'd bet.

As a hitter, I'd say he's got ability to develop MLB 25-30 HR power but to do that, he'll probably strike out 160-180 times (which in today's game, is apparently no big deal)

If he tries to both pitch and play a position, those numbers go down significantly, in my guess.

I have actually seen him play a couple of times in person for what it's worth.

Bear in mind, I haven't written an actual scouting report for money in forever.

Cobra Mgr · 11-27-2017, 10:16 PM

Will he dominate? Hard to predict anyone will do that.

But will he be good? I would think so. It's hard to imagine someone doing what he has Japan not being able to be successful in MLB.

TheMaus2 · 11-28-2017, 01:01 AM

can we just merge these ohtani threads

Jeffy25 · 11-29-2017, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverRoyalKC

When Ohtani becomes an MLB player, does he live up to the hype and become a 25 time All Star (just kidding) or does the MLB tame him and he flames out like a wet candle?

We're taking your calls!

How will OOTP specifically fit him into a roster if he gets to both hit and pitch regularly?

11-27-2017, 10:16 PM	#3
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 7,805	Will he dominate? Hard to predict anyone will do that. But will he be good? I would think so. It's hard to imagine someone doing what he has Japan not being able to be successful in MLB. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

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TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,952	can we just merge these ohtani threads __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

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ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,182	Ohtani: Excels as a beast or completely flames out?? When Ohtani becomes an MLB player, does he live up to the hype and become a 25 time All Star (just kidding) or does the MLB tame him and he flames out like a wet candle? We're taking your calls!

11-27-2017, 10:05 PM	#2
Airdrop01 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lenexa, KS / Wilson, WY Posts: 1,354	Well, you've come to the right place to get a bunch of people tell you how studly he is and will be in MLB. I got blasted by people with OOTP scouting experience and "baseball blogging experience" for pointing out basic real life baseball facts the last time this subject came up in the game section of the forum. Needless to say, based upon my experience, I am highly skeptical of the anticipated translation of his clearly substantial skills to an MLB level with similar success, especially if he truly intends on both pitching and playing a position between starts. He has considerable talent. But he's not the baseball god people have lionized.... Which is certainly not his fault. I hope he's great. I think he'll be good if he hits only. Maybe a 5. Playing a position on days not pitching IMO would be a mistake. If he pitches only, I think he can be a #2 or possibly #1 starter. Like a 6-7 rating. Some people would say an 8, but nobody will write that on a report I'd bet. As a hitter, I'd say he's got ability to develop MLB 25-30 HR power but to do that, he'll probably strike out 160-180 times (which in today's game, is apparently no big deal) If he tries to both pitch and play a position, those numbers go down significantly, in my guess. I have actually seen him play a couple of times in person for what it's worth. Bear in mind, I haven't written an actual scouting report for money in forever. __________________