Shohei Ohtani isn’t just the best player in baseball — he’s the player other superstars whisper about behind the scenes. In this full documentary-style breakdown, we reveal what MLB’s biggest names REALLY think about Ohtani… and some of these quotes are absolutely insane.
From Aaron Judge to Mookie Betts, Carlos Rodón to Dusty Baker, CC Sabathia to Marcus Stroman — players, managers, analysts, and Hall of Famers all agree on one thing: Ohtani is unlike anything baseball has seen in 150 years.
We take you through Ohtani’s entire journey — from the brutal 2018 spring training doubts, to his historic Rookie of the Year campaign, to the 2021 MVP explosion, the legendary 50-50 season, his return to the mound in 2025, and the quotes rivals can’t stop saying about him.
You’ll hear the raw, unfiltered reactions:
• “Built like a Greek god.” – Carlos Rodón
• “Who else is doing that?” – CC Sabathia
• “He changed the rules.” – Dusty Baker
• “He’s Michael Jordan.” – Mookie Betts
• “17 for the blue team.” – Fernando Tatis Jr.
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