The three-time Cy Young Award winner also praised this?Ohtani's overwhelming talent. The only thing that can be done in the world

Sep 10, 2025

The three-time Cy Young Award winner also praised this?Ohtani's overwhelming talent. The only thing that can be done in the world
LA Dodgers Clayton Kershaw. EPA Yonhap News



The three-time Cy Young Award winner also praised this?Ohtani's overwhelming talent. The only thing that can be done in the world
오타니 쇼헤이. AFP Yonhap News
"It's like you're making a new pitch."

Japanese media 'Full Count' announced on the 10th (Korea time) that 'Dodgers legend pitcher Clayton Kershaw (36) once again expressed his surprise at teammate Shohei Ohtani (31)'s pitch.

The media shed light on Kershaw's story on a podcast on the American YouTube channel 'JM Baseball'.




Here, Kershaw says, `It's hard to find even the best words to praise Otani"I admired Ohtani's talent.

Host Chris Rose told Kershaw that he has faced Ohtani for many years and has played for the same team for the last two years. What is the most surprising thing about him as a pitcher?"

Kershaw pitched 2841 ⅔ innings in 451 career appearances, 222-96 with a 2.53 ERAIt's Jussie 'Living Legend'. The Cy Young Award has been awarded three times. Some even said 'Aging Curve' this season, but he showed off his robustness with 10 wins, 2 losses and an ERA of 3.27 in 19 games. Even for Kershaw like that, Ohtani's talent looked different.




The three-time Cy Young Award winner also praised this?Ohtani's overwhelming talent. The only thing that can be done in the world
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out swinging during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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Ohtani is bringing a new wind to the Major League Baseball. He made his big league debut by signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018, and is showing off his best skills by pitching and batting. He is marking a milestone in the history of Major League Baseball by achieving 40 home runs at the same time with a double-digit victory.

Kershaw replied "He's really great" to the point where he took off his hat and paid his respects"

Kershaw cited pitching against the Cincinnati Reds on the 28th of last month as an example. At that time, Ohtani pitched five innings with two hits, nine strikeouts, and one run, making his first win as a pitcher since moving to the Dodgers.




The three-time Cy Young Award winner also praised this?Ohtani's overwhelming talent. The only thing that can be done in the world
Sep 2, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Kershaw said "Otani rarely threw a curveball until the previous game. However, on that day, he threw nearly 25 pitches. "It's hard to imagine if you're a normal pitcher. "It's common for a pitcher to throw only the pitches he has. However, Ohtani exclaimed, "He throws dozens of pitches as if he were making a new pitch."

Kershaw says "When I see Otani, I can't help but admire him. It is not enough to praise the best,' he said, raving `He is the only one in the world who can do what he is doing now.'

"Full Count" did not stop Kershaw's praise for watching Ohtani closely, both as an opponent and as a teammate." he said.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.