Shohei Ohtani is a baseball genius who can do just about everything. The Japanese great, who can play on both offense and defense, has consistently broken fans’ expectations for what a single player can achieve in a game. Ohtani has solidified his status as a genuine icon of the sport because to his dominance as a pitcher and batter.

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Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese sensation, has achieved practically all that a baseball player could possibly achieve since joining the Major League Baseball. Ohtani has already established himself as a future Hall of Fаme talent in just six seasons, earning two American League MVP awards.

There’s no denying that Ohtani is one of, if not the all-time greats of Japanese baseball, but another Japanese superstar thinks his influence goes beyond Japan.

According to Hideki Matsui, a star player for the New York Yankees in the playoffs, “He’s not just a top Japanese player, he’s one of the greatest in the MLB.” Superstar Matsui was interviewed in the documentary “Shohei Ohtani – Beyond the Dream.” Ohtani looked up to Matsui when he was a kid.

Ohtani is a must-see athlete with to his dual-threаt talents, even though he won’t be pitching until 2024. His incredible talent allowed him to sign a seven-figure, ten-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers—the wealthiest contract in North American sports history.

During the offseason, Shohei Ohtani and Hideki Matsui shared a memorable encounter.

A video of Matsui and Ohtani from the aforementioned documentary went viral, showing the former Yankees outfielder giving Ohtani a signed baseball. Ohtani expressed his deep appreciation, saying it will be treasured forever.

“(Updated Tweet)” (Google Translate) After being Ohtani’s slacker for so long, Hideki Matsui is finally pleased. Hideki Matsui, I’ve heard that Otani has great admiration for you. In the United States, it appears to be airing today on ESPN! I am content. It is my hope that many will view it. Hey there, @zh_sho_0_sy002z!