The baseball world has seen many greats of the game throughout the course of its run, who have changed the landscape of the ballpark. It’s these greats that have left fans spellbound. To see their favorite player in action and witness their excellence with their own eyes. The goosebumps that follow are proof of their stunning talents on the field.

Shohei Ohtani recently did just that. He induced goosebumps on the arms of every spectator out there, whether they were a part of the roar that was coming from the stands or they were watching him on a screen. Sho-time’s storybook ending to the final showdown of the World Baseball Classic has people falling head over heels for him. Amongst them is notorious critic Skip Bayless, who is known for his harsh words about LeBron James. And he has sung praises of the two-way star.

Critic puts Ohtani’s skills above Babe Ruth’s

Shohei Ohtani has certainly become the talk of the town with his stunning plays in the World Baseball Classic. Even the harshest critics like Skip Bayless have crowned Sho as a legend in his own right. The critic has gone on record to say that Otani’s ability to hit and pitch is beyond that of the legendary Babe Ruth and put him ahead of the all-time home run king Barry Bonds. To say this is high praise is an understatement.

And it’s hard to argue with him when one witnesses his sheer talent on the field. The MVP award was just another accolade for the 28-year-old to add to his list and since Ohtani lives and breathes for winning, it will only grow.

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Now that the regular season is just around the corner, there’s no telling what kind of mythical unicorn magic the sensation will bring to MLB. Everyone in the baseball world is eagerly waiting to see him in action once again.

But what makes Shohei Ohtani one of the greats of the game?

Shohei Ohtani’s greatness is not just about what he does on the field, but also what he does behind the scenes. According to foxsports.com, as a two-way player, he has to put in twice the effort to take care of his body and attend team meetings for both pitchers and hitters. This means that the people that surround him often don’t get to see him as he remains focused on his arm care and maintaining his peak physique.

The amount of work that Ohtani puts in on a daily basis is exceptional, and it’s no wonder why most players don’t even attempt to be two-way players after their professional journey begins. 

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