[Urgent commentary]Bonds was surprised by the performance of Japanese major leaguers Shohei Otani, Munetaka Murakami, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto! Big Papi also praises it

[Barry Bonds talks about the whirlwind of Japanese players in MLB]A thorough analysis of the greatness of Murakami, Ohtani, and Yamamoto In this video, we welcome Barry Bonds, one of the greatest hitters in Major League history, as a guest, and he talks in depth about the Japanese players who have an overwhelming presence in MLB this season. His perspective as a batter, his data analysis, and his many words derived from his experience as an active player make this content a must-see for baseball fans. ■ Munetaka Murakami – Impact of 10 home runs in 24 games since moving to the major leagues Murakami has hit 10 home runs in just 24 games. This number is a historic number, equivalent to 67 games per 162 games. What Mr. Bonds valued most was his “courage to overlook.” In addition to his stable swing trajectory, which allows him to hit a ball at a speed of around 110 mph, he is highly praised for his attitude of not touching the ball and continuing to choose walks even during a slow period at the beginning of April. The philosophy of the great hitter who hit a total of 762 home runs is condensed into the words, “Those who rush and mess with the ball will never become top-notch.” It was concluded that Murakami, who has a high barrel rate (ideal combination of batted ball speed and angle) and maintains a high on-base percentage – both power and plate discipline, is a true hitter who can be calculated throughout the season. ■ Shohei Otani – Evolution of dual-wielding that continues to surpass common sense Shohei Otani is the player that made Mr. Bonds say, “There are not enough words to describe him.” He hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases two years ago, hit 55 home runs last year, and has continued to improve as a pitcher this year. What is especially noteworthy is his transformation on the mound. From the power pitcher he once was, he has evolved into a “completed pitcher” who has improved his skills in using different types of pitches, moving in and out of the ball, and timing the batter off while maintaining ball speed. The technique of starting all pitches with the same form and trajectory and changing them at the last minute has reached the realm of “unreadable pitchers”, which is the most feared for batters. His winning percentage and ERA rank first in the league, and his fastball rotation rate of 2,800 is statistically inexplicable. Otani, who has achieved results as a batter while also reaching this level as a pitcher, is someone who can no longer be measured by common sense in baseball. “If you don’t know anything about baseball, just look at Otani and you’ll understand everything about baseball.” These words say it all. ■ Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto – Top candidate for the Cy Young Award with no weaknesses Bonds’ biggest evaluation of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is the top candidate for this year’s Cy Young Award, is that he has “no weaknesses.” He has the speed, command, accuracy of his breaking balls, and mentality, and says he is the type of batter who doesn’t know where to aim. What is noteworthy is that he perfectly understands “where to put effort”. His pitching style, which does not involve throwing all pitches with all his might, but instead shifts into gear when it comes to winning, is the epitome of pitching intelligence. The curve that changes after the batter starts swinging has a troubling quality that even Bonds, during his playing days, admits is “the type I absolutely hate.” ■ Toward an era in which Japanese players play central roles in MLB. In closing, Bonds reflected on the fact that scenes that were unimaginable during his playing days are now commonplace in MLB. Murakami is a hitter who is still improving, Otani is a player who has already left his mark on history, and Yamamoto is a pitcher who has established his own unique style – each has a different type of impact on the league. We are entering a wonderful era in which baseball has completely transcended national borders. The story of the Japanese players is just the beginning. What kind of records will be created and what legends will be created in the future? Let’s witness that moment together. ■ Recommended for: – Those who want to know the latest information on Japanese players who are active in MLB – Those who are interested in baseball data analysis and technical theory – Those who want to understand modern baseball from the perspective of Barry Bonds – Those who want to deeply understand the appeal of Munetaka Murakami, Shohei Otani, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto ■ About the production policy of this video (Important) The videos on this channel are original content centered on audio commentary, structure, and consideration. The videos, images, and audio materials used are structured with consideration to YouTube’s guidelines and the scope of quotation, and are based on the premise of short-term use, processing, editing, and contextual necessity. In addition, the narration uses a machine voice generated based on your own voice, and there is no intention to imitate or impersonate any specific real person. 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