# Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is reportedly not pitching in the upcoming WBC, focusing instead on preparing for the MLB season. Meanwhile, news outlets are discussing his thoughts on the Dodgers' lavish spending spree.

### About Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player known for his exceptional skills as both a pitcher and hitter.  

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/shohei-ohtani/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [---------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Month: [-----------] -7.30%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +68%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +30%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-02  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-02-26  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: [------]
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X: [-------]
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YouTube: [---------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/shohei-ohtani/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Months: [------] +268%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-02  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08  

Mentions by network (24h):
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/shohei-ohtani/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Shohei Ohtani in the last [--] hours which is up 36% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Months: [------] +231%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-02  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-05-08  

The most influential creators that mention Shohei Ohtani in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------]  | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@DodgersNation](/creator/twitter/DodgersNation)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@DMAC_LA](/creator/twitter/DMAC_LA)                       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@mlb](/creator/youtube/mlb)                               | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@dodgernateyt](/creator/youtube/dodgernateyt)             | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@foxsports](/creator/youtube/foxsports)                   | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@hitflixyt](/creator/youtube/hitflixyt)                   | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@espnmlb](/creator/youtube/espnmlb)                       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@nasustft](/creator/tiktok/nasustft)                      | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@MLB](/creator/twitter/MLB)                               | [--]   | [----------] | [--]     | [---]         |

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### Sentiment: 57%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:shohei-ohtani/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/shohei-ohtani/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 57%  
Daily Average: 78%  
[--] Month: 57% -11%  
[--] Months: 57% -4%  
[--] Year: 57% -30%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-11-14  
1-Year Low: 30% on 2025-06-20  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Shohei Ohtani's Dominance and Accolades: (40%) Posts frequently highlight Shohei Ohtani's exceptional performance, MVP awards, and historical achievements, emphasizing his status as a top-tier athlete.
- Shohei Ohtani's Team Affiliation and Future: (30%) Discussions often revolve around Ohtani's current team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and speculation about his future contributions and team's success.
- Shohei Ohtani's Impact and Popularity: (20%) Content showcases Ohtani's widespread popularity, positive influence on the sport, and his interactions with fans and teammates.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Comparisons and Debates: (7%) Some posts engage in debates comparing Ohtani to other top athletes or discussing whether he is overrated or has an easier path in today's MLB.
- WBC Impact on Pitchers: (3%) A few posts raise concerns about the potential negative impact of participating in the World Baseball Classic on pitchers' performance and injury risk.
  

### Top Shohei Ohtani News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence on Backlash Over Dodgers Lavish Spending Spree - Newsweek Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani doesnt hold back on his true thoughts about his teams spending spree despite severe backlash"  
[News Link](https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/shohei-ohtani-breaks-silence-on-backlash-over-dodgers-lavish-spending-spree-11468045) [@Newsweek](/creator/x/Newsweek) 2026-02-05T00:40Z 3.4M followers, 28.3K engagements


"Dodgers Dave Roberts Reveals Shohei Ohtani Pitching Decision for WBC - Newsweek Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke at DodgerFest and revealed Shohei Ohtani's status for the WBC in terms of pitching"  
[News Link](https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-dave-roberts-reveals-shohei-ohtani-pitching-decision-for-wbc-11448922) [@Newsweek](/creator/x/Newsweek) 2026-02-01T03:15Z 3.4M followers, 14.3K engagements


"Shohei Ohtani full-go for 2-way play on Opening Day but wont pitch in WBC - The Athletic Ohtani will DH for Team Japan but won't pitch in the WBC because "he will be ramping up his arm to get ready for this season.""  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7012555/2026/01/31/shohei-ohtani-two-way-opening-day-wbc-pitching/) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2026-02-01T00:08Z 52.9M followers, 33.5K engagements


"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in WBC Shohei Ohtani wont be a two-way player for Japan in the World Baseball Classic Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday at DodgerFest. Hes not going to pitch in the WBC but he will be ram"  
[News Link](https://nypost.com/2026/01/31/sports/dodgers-star-shohei-ohtani-will-not-pitch-for-japan-in-wbc/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2026-01-31T22:16Z 3.6M followers, 78.5K engagements



### Top Shohei Ohtani Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"New Video: The Team that Gave Us Shohei Ohtani - A Brief History of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters https://youtu.be/db0gdtVS0Vo https://youtu.be/db0gdtVS0Vo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/GaijinBaseball/status/2021191667911622958) [@GaijinBaseball](/creator/x/GaijinBaseball) 2026-02-10T11:57Z 10.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Shohei Ohtani is an interesting player#shoheiohtani#ohtani#baseball#MLB#japan"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@shasky.bowling/video/7605157182035807502) [@shasky.bowling](/creator/tiktok/shasky.bowling) 2026-02-10T08:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"@cozibrozi @lobotomy_user shohei ohtani pfp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anoetto9/status/2021145739347493336) [@anoetto9](/creator/x/anoetto9) 2026-02-10T08:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"@satosgs Ilya is somehow just the Shohei Ohtani of hockey apparently😭"  
[X Link](https://x.com/theactorbat/status/2021113853757538399) [@theactorbat](/creator/x/theactorbat) 2026-02-10T06:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

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