Sadaharu Oh

Sadaharu Oh

athlete Japan

Sadaharu Oh is a legendary figure in Japanese baseball, celebrated as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. His record of 868 home runs remains unbroken, and he is often compared to baseball icons like Babe Ruth for his unparalleled impact on the game in Japan.

Born on May 20, 1940 (85 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
251,908
Power
7,087$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 8.50 0.96% +10% 23,816,775 251,908 $670,000 7,087$
Totals 2 23,816,775 251,908 $670,000 7,087$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Sadaharu Oh is honored for his lifelong contributions to baseball and is praised as a 'global baseball hero' by President William Lai. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Lai honors baseball home run legend Sadaharu Oh

Taiwan Taiwan: Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh today received the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon, becoming the first athlete to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: ‘Home Run King’ Sadaharu Oh awarded Taiwan’s highest honor

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Sadaharu Oh, a former teammate of Nagashima, expressed gratitude for having played with him. 8

BBC: Japanese baseball legend dies aged 89