Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani

Japan JapanathleteMaleb. 19948.5Global Dominance: 0.03%

Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player renowned for his dual-threat capabilities as both a pitcher and a hitter. He has garnered significant attention for his unique talent and has set various records during his time in MLB. Ohtani’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was previously the largest in history at $700 million before Juan Soto’s recent deal surpassed it.

Power29,505
Reach792,802

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Shohei Ohtani is currently holding the starting position in the National League.

Juan Soto escala al sexto puesto en votaciones para el Juego de Estrellas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
8.0

Shohei Ohtani is close to reaching his 300th career home run and is maintaining the top spot in fan voting for the All-Star Game.

大谷翔平、通算300号まであと3本 球宴ファン投票でトップを維持 [大谷翔平]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-06-23
9.0

Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in the ninth inning for the Dodgers after missing the game on Friday due to the birth of his second child.

Los Orioles vencen Dodgers con excelente pitcheo de Trevor Rogers
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-22
8.0

Shohei Ohtani hit his 16th home run and missed a game to attend the birth of his second child.

大谷翔平、16号本塁打 前日は第2子誕生に立ちあうため欠場 [大谷翔平]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-06-21
8.0

Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night tossed six innings of no-hit ball, gave himself an early lead with a home run and still was not satisfied with his performance.

Ohtani fumes despite dominant victory
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
5.0

Shohei Ohtani is batting first as the designated hitter in the WBC Japan-South Korea game.

先発は菊池雄星、大谷はきょうも1番DH WBC日韓戦スタメン発表 - WBC(ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック) [WBC 2026]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-07
8.0
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Shohei Ohtani is already launching balls to the moon.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-07
9.0

Shohei Ohtani yesterday blasted a home run to ignite Japan’s World Baseball Classic campaign.

Ohtani homers as Japan thrash Taiwan at World Baseball Classic
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-07
9.0

Shohei Ohtani had a standout performance with three hits, including a grand slam.

0でコールド勝ち 大谷は満塁アーチ含む3安打 - WBC(ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック) [WBC 2026]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-06
9.0

Shohei Ohtani is the most talented baseball player on the planet and led Japan to a dominant victory in the World Baseball Classic.

Grand slam de Ohtani, Japón hace 10 en una entrada y noquea 13-0 a China Taipéi
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
9.0

Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam and celebrated with teammates during the WBC match against Taiwan.

紀子さまと悠仁さま 子ども園でカルタ遊び スキー世界大会視察も [北海道]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-06
9.0

Shohei Ohtani ended the game by striking out Mike Trout in the 2023 final.

US’ Judge homers in WBC preparation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-06
7.0

Shohei Ohtani is described as a prominent figure in the baseball world who does not rest on his laurels.

「野球界の顔」となっても安住しない大谷翔平 WBC、役者そろった - WBC(ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック) [WBC 2026]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-05
9.0

Shohei Ohtani is a star player returning to represent Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Pujols y RD tras bajar a Japón y Estados Unidos de su pedestal en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-05
9.0

Shohei Ohtani expressed his desire to provide short-term study abroad opportunities for children through a partnership with ECC.

高円宮家の長女承子さま、英語でスピーチ 東京・法遵守フォーラム [東京都]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-05
9.0

Shohei Ohtani warned that Japan will face a challenging path in their quest to reclaim the World Baseball Classic title.

Shohei Ohtani pronostica un Clásico lleno de obstáculos para Japón
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-04
8.0

Shohei Ohtani is mentioned as the first batter for Samurai Japan in the WBC match against Hanshin.

WBCへ侍ジャパンが阪神と強化試合 大谷は1番、鈴木が先制ソロ - WBC(ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック) [WBC 2026]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-03-03
9.0
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Seiya Suzuki

The author humorously wishes to see Shohei Ohtani eat hot dogs.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-01
8.0

Shohei Ohtani is set to participate in the WBC (World Baseball Classic) starting from the 2nd.

WBCへ侍ジャパンが7得点 2日から、いよいよ大谷翔平らが出場 - WBC(ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック) [WBC 2026]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-02-28
9.0

Shohei Ohtani was the MVP, designated hitter, and pitcher of the All-Stars.

República Dominicana nunca ha enfrentado a Japón en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-26
9.0

Shohei Ohtani and company beat Chad Bianco's childhood team in the 2024 World Series.

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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-24
6.0

Shohei Ohtani batted 3-1 and scored a run.

Teoscar Hernández en jornada perfecta con los Dodgers
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-22
7.0

Shohei Ohtani is a star player for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

República Dominicana es número 3 como probable campeón
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-21
9.0

Shohei Ohtani is one of the key players for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Fernando Tatis Jr. no le teme ni a Ohtani ni a Japón en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-20
7.0

Shohei Ohtani faced off against Mike Trout in a championship game, striking him out to secure Japan's title.

Mike Trout not playing World Baseball Classic as $35 million salary uninsured
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-17
5.0
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Mike Trout
Phil Nevin
Phil Nevin

Shohei Ohtani is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, earning $102.5 million annually.

أعلى 10 رياضيين أجراً في العالم: رونالدو يتقدم على ليبرون جيمس وميسي
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-15
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