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27 Jan 202408:08

Summary

TLDRDusty Baker presents the 2022 American League MVP award to two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. Baker recounts managing many great Japanese players over his long career, but describes Ohtani as the most talented he's ever seen due to his elite hitting and pitching abilities. Ohtani thanks the voters, Angels organization, teammates, fans worldwide, his agent, and family in an English speech. Baker recalls Ohtani previously vowing to deliver his MVP speech in English, which draws applause. Joel Sherman then presents the Ben Epstein-Dan Castellano Good Guy Award for helping media, an apt honor for its Brooklyn-raised recipient.

Takeaways

😊 Dusty Baker presents AL MVP award to Shohei Ohtani
👏 Ohtani praised for being a rare two-way player with immense talent
🤩 Baker compares Ohtani's talent to great Japanese players he's seen before
😎 Ohtani thanked various people and groups for their support
🙌 Ohtani looking forward to next phase of MLB career
😄 Baker joked about Ohtani's good looks in addition to talent
🥰 Ohtani expressed appreciation for support from fans in Japan
🤝 Ohtani congratulated fellow players on their achievements
🎤 A few years ago Ohtani said he wanted to give MVP speech in English
❤️ Ben Epstein and Dan Castellano Good Guy Award given for helping media

Q & A

Who was Dusty Baker introducing and what award were they receiving?
-Dusty Baker was introducing Shohei Ohtani, who was receiving the American League Most Valuable Player award.
What past two-way players did Dusty Baker mention comparing to Ohtani?
-Baker mentioned Michael Owen and Babe Herman as past two-way players he had seen, but said Ohtani was more talented than them.
What great Japanese players did Dusty Baker talk about having experience with?
-Baker mentioned Masahiro Tanaka, Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, and Koji Uehara as great Japanese players he had seen previously.
What gestures did Ohtani used to exchange with Baker before batting?
-Ohtani used to nod at Baker before going up to bat, and Baker would nod back. This exchange happened repeatedly.
Who was taking pictures of Ohtani's home runs against Baker's team?
-Baker's Filipino wife used to take pictures of Ohtani's home runs against Baker's team.
What compliment did Baker give Ohtani about his talent?
-Baker told Ohtani, "Man, you are a bad man," meaning Ohtani was one of the most talented players Baker had ever seen.
Who did Ohtani thank for voting for him as MVP?
-Ohtani thanked the BBWAA organization and all the writers who voted for him for the MVP award.
What did Ohtani say he was looking forward to in the next phase of his career?
-Ohtani said he was looking forward to the next phase of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
What had Ohtani said previously about wanting to give a speech in English?
-A few years ago when Ohtani won Rookie of the Year, he said he looked forward to giving a speech at this dinner in English someday.
Who presented the local New York BBWAA "Good Guy" award?
-Longtime New York Post writer Joel Sherman presented the Ben Epstein/Dan Castellano Good Guy award.