One name that has been on the minds of everyone involved with baseball is that of Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player from Japan continues to capture the attention of everyone, and most recently, Stephen A. Smith talked about him. Now Colin Cowherd, a Fox Sports radio analyst, has praised the abilities of the player and explained why he is the greatest baseball player ever.
A player with the caliber of Ohtani getting all the applause and praise is nothing new. However, when people in other sports start talking about him, it means that he is doing something special. Cowherd is a well-known name in the NBA and NFL communities and does not talk too much about baseball. So, the fact that he publicly expressed his opinion about Ohtani was something unusual.
Ohtani is having another stunning campaign. His play and style have been often compared to those of Babe Ruth. As expected, the constant comparison with the baseball great has raised his profile to new heights. The talks about his next team continue to grow as time passes.
The Japanese star will hit free agency once his contract ends at the end of the season. Whether he will re-sign for the Angels remains to be seen. Speaking on Ohtani, Cowherd was full of praise and called him a “magician, juggler, and acrobat.” Cowherd further added that Ohtani does all of it, from pitching to batting, and claimed that they are in completely unique territory.
Colin Cowherd labels Shohei Ohtani as once in a 100-year player while comparing him to several big players
Such has been his game that Shohei Ohtani’s name continues to grab headlines. According to several analysts and experts, his next contract will be worth between $500 – 600 million. A huge sum of money being spent on a player clearly indicates the abilities of Ohtani. Teams are battling it out for his signature. Colin Cowherd believes he (Ohtani) is a “once in a 100-year player”.
During his show ‘The Herd’ with Colin Cowherd, he went on to narrate his experiences growing up a baseball fan. Cowherd mentioned the names of some MLB greats in the form of Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax. These two are considered by many to be the greatest pitchers of all time.
Colin Cowherd’s net worth is around $25 million and he praised their qualities but later pointed out that they did not bat so well, a thing Ohtani has in his game. He also mentioned the names of his current teammates, Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, and claimed they would struggle heavily if asked to pitch.
Apart from being a world-class pitcher who can regularly throw 100-mph pitches, Ohtani can smash the ball with the bat as well. On Saturday night, he recorded his 32nd home run of the season against the Kansas City Royals. Though the Angels lost the game, the superstar from Japan impressed again.
What the future has in store for him is something that cannot be discussed or commented on right now. However, there is no denying that Cowherd might be right about Ohtani. He really could go on and become the greatest player this sport has ever had if he continues to shine like this.
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