On Tuesday, 22nd October, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, former big leaguer Sean Casey and analyst Rich Ciancimino spoke about Shohei Ohtani and the much-awaited Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers clash in the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series. The first match of the seven-game thriller will be played on Friday, 25th October.
What did Aaron Boone say about Shohei Ohtani?
Aaron Boone has been with the Yankees since 2018 and worked with Casey when he was the hitting coach during last season.
While talking to Casey on 'The Mayor's Office', Boone talked about the things that have impressed him the most about Japanese International.
"Just how explosive of an athlete he is. Obviously with the 50 stolen bases this year, it garnered a lot of attention. But, I think that's always what's jumped out, watching him run down the baseline. You know, 3-4 years ago, people didn't necessarily know how fast he was and it's like 'This guy is flying," Boone said.
"Then, just the stretch and the torque he creates at the plate, he is unique. Especially when you add the fact that what we've seen him do on the mound. But he is, obviously as unique a talent as we've ever seen in this game, and put together a pretty special season in his first year with the Dodgers," Boone added.
Shohei Ohtani inches closer to a remarkable baseball season
After ending the regular season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases, a batting average of .310 and 1.036 OPS, Ohtani has already registered one of the greatest offensive seasons in MLB history. He has enjoyed success with the Dodgers after winning the NL West division title.
Heading into his first postseason game of his career, there was much doubt whether the 30-year-old would be able to deliver amid the pressure, but Ohtani didn't disappoint. In the postseason games till now, Ohtani averages .286, has 10 RBIs, three home runs and a .934 OPS.
