Top 10 Best Japanese Players EVER To Play In The MLB

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  • Top 10 Best Japanese Players EVER To Play In The MLB
    Japan has contributed significantly to the successes of many franchises in Major League baseball. They have produced players that have won MVPs, pitched no-hitters, been selected as All-Stars, and won world series rings. The best pitchers from Japan to play in the league includes Hideo Nomo, Hisashi Iwakuma, Kazuhiro Sasaki, Koji Uehara, Hiroki Kuroda, Masahiro Tanaka, and Yu Darvish. The best hitters exported to the MLB are Hideki Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki. Finally, Shohei Ohtani is in a category of his own as a once-in-a-generation two-way player.
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  • @ryanl.3586
    @ryanl.3586 Před rokem +536

    Japanese or no, Ichiro is arguably one of the best players to ever play the game.

    • @codeblueopinions2908
      @codeblueopinions2908 Před rokem +25

      My favorite player ever, he’s like a Monk that played baseball or something

    • @grechan
      @grechan Před rokem +26

      @@codeblueopinions2908 I first heard about Ichiro in 1994. I was working at a carpet store in Columbus, OH and had just accepted a job offer to teach English in Japan. NPR had a story on about what was going on in baseball in Japan while we had the player strike happening and they talked about Ichiro threatening .400. I decided then and there that I'd root for his team when I got there. I remember talking to students about this in January, 1995 and they were like, "Orix? They stink". But, the Kobe earthquake hit and then Orix (Kobe team) caught fire. They won the Pacific League that year but lost the Japan series. In 1996 they were not to be denied. I remember years later a friend of mine asked, "Who's the next Ichiro?" There will never be another. Ohtani is fantastic, but a different sort of player. Ichiro is Ichiro. Best baseball player I've ever seen.

    • @nonenone7761
      @nonenone7761 Před rokem +14

      Hands down truth. Came into MLB at 27, and still got 3000 hits.

    • @c.w.8459
      @c.w.8459 Před rokem +1

      It's arguable that considering his short stint that he may be top 5 easily

    • @ClaytonBigsby93
      @ClaytonBigsby93 Před rokem +10

      Not even “arguably” - Ichiro is right up there with the very best to ever play the game, and that is an unarguable fact.
      There’s MLB hall of famers.. then there’s generational greats.. then all-time greats.. and then at the very top you have the legends.
      In my opinion the number of players in history who could justifiably be placed into “legend” status is somewhere in the high single-digits. I think it’s a fair claim to say Ichiro ranks somewhere in that top five. He was THAT good. Even more remarkable is how he managed to do all that he did given he didn’t even make his first MLB debut until he was in his *late twenties*

  • @popothpopop
    @popothpopop Před rokem +41

    It is no exaggeration to say that Ichiro made history in the mlb in Japan.
    He was one of those players who earned the respect of everyone.

  • @jasonchen4634
    @jasonchen4634 Před rokem +47

    Imagine ichiro coming to the major league when he was much younger.

  • @thedripdrop9826
    @thedripdrop9826 Před rokem +53

    I loved watching ichiro in Seattle growing up. My favorite player forever. What a man!

  • @akari.japanese
    @akari.japanese Před rokem +83

    Thank you for making the list. I agree the order.
    When I see Ichiro’s play, it makes me cry. So beautiful and dedicated. He’s the legend.
    I like to see Matsui’s home runs.
    I wish Ohtani stay healthy, and enjoy playing baseball in MLB.
    From off the list, Munenori Kawasaki, and Tsuyoshi Shinjo have not only baseball skill buy also sense of humor and makes us smile :)

  • @edwardwong654
    @edwardwong654 Před rokem +110

    As a lifelong Yankee fan, I love both Matsui and Ichiro. Also love Tanaka. Growing up painfully as NY Rangers hockey fan, I always looked forward to getting a few Russians, which we did and the first Russians etched on the Stanley cup are from the 1994 Champion Rangers. But still I love the Japanese baseball players as they have this remarkable sense of honour. They are really GREAT!

  • @fireboy93939
    @fireboy93939 Před rokem +20

    For shohei to surpass Godzilla is one thing, but The Wizard literally has it all. Hitting, fielding, speed, stealing, IQ, athleticism, a class act, and he rarely missed a game. Ichiro is the goat IMO

  • @jaytrace1006
    @jaytrace1006 Před 8 měsíci +6

    I would have liked to see how Sadahara Oh would have fared in the Major Leagues.

  • @Epik_Comixz_Drew
    @Epik_Comixz_Drew Před rokem +119

    I loved Hiroki Kuroda !! I always thought he was so underrated Great pitcher !!!

    • @nicky.yumemi
      @nicky.yumemi Před rokem +6

      彼は安定した投球をしていましたよね。
      40歳なのにも関わらずヤンキースが2,000万ドルを出したのもすごいことですよね。

    • @tsann8701
      @tsann8701 Před rokem +3

      Constantly he pitched over 200 innings per year. This ”inning eater“ contributed so much to Dodgers and Yankees.

    • @Gybing
      @Gybing Před rokem

      He was doing well, but when he pitched well, Yankees line up didn't do well. I remember seeing Girardi apologizing about it. Bad luck?? So that may be the reason he didn't get higher rating

  • @meko8814
    @meko8814 Před rokem +38

    Hideo Nomo is my hero🇯🇵

  • @douglasa.5039
    @douglasa.5039 Před rokem +37

    Matsui was my favorite. Ohtani is Absolutely Incredible!!! Love Major League Baseball because if you have the skill regardless of size, race or culture you will play.

  • @jamescook6564
    @jamescook6564 Před rokem +54

    Ichiro is probably the best so far.

    • @ThekiBoran
      @ThekiBoran Před rokem +5

      I agree, because his defense was also stellar.

    • @victorcalayo1674
      @victorcalayo1674 Před rokem

      @@ThekiBoran 1!!11111!1!

    • @nathanpetronzio6919
      @nathanpetronzio6919 Před rokem

      Probably?
      It’s not even close 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ThekiBoran
      @ThekiBoran Před rokem

      @@victorcalayo1674
      2!!2222222!!

    • @ThekiBoran
      @ThekiBoran Před rokem

      @@nathanpetronzio6919
      My only criticism of ichiro is his OBP. It's right at about .360 which is very good but compared to the greatest all time it's kinda pedestrian, especially for a leadoff guy. Take a look at Rickey Henderson's .401. I think what Ichiro did was sacrifice OBP for hits. I can't say I blame him cuz he got a late start in MLB at age 27. If you're gonna get 3,000 hits you gotta get hits, not BBs.
      With that said, Ichiro by himself was worth the price of admission. He was that good and exciting.

  • @Tyrunner0097
    @Tyrunner0097 Před rokem +86

    An Honorable Mention should be given to Norichika "Nori" Aoki. Only played in MLB for 5 seasons, but I loved him on the Brewers. Consistent .280+ hitter and THE most accurate throwing arm I'd seen.

    • @ggg8925
      @ggg8925 Před rokem

      But he is a member of the Astros who hits the trash can and is a son of a bitch.

    • @csousher
      @csousher Před rokem +12

      Nori just won his first championship in Japan last year, very happy for him

    • @sorosub4562
      @sorosub4562 Před rokem +7

      Nori was my favorite player for the few years he played with the mariners

    • @ggg8925
      @ggg8925 Před rokem

      @@sorosub4562 wtf
      Are you talking about Aoki?
      he is one of those fucking dumbass garbage men who used to hit the trash cans with the Astros.

    • @KInoue-it6kg
      @KInoue-it6kg Před rokem +8

      I really love you mentioned that guy. He is probably one of the most unlucky and/or unsung hero ever played in MLB. Especially, when he had an all-star deserving season with the Giants and he got a hit by pitch in his head that pretty much ended his season that year. Yeah, he got HBPs a lot.
      His style of playing tells us that you don't have to be big, powerful, have a good arm, real fast or athletic to be a MLB player. He just does things right with good fundamentals and everyday preparations. He had a couple of chances to be a WS winner(in 2014 w/ Royals and in 2017 w/ Astros), I wish he got one.

  • @Shih508
    @Shih508 Před rokem +43

    I’d put Darvish ahead of Tanaka.

  • @TheOpus55
    @TheOpus55 Před rokem +2

    Thank you very much for positing this.
    Ohtani is the most talented baseball player from Japan.
    Ichiro is the greatest baseball player from Japan.

  • @high-defRJ
    @high-defRJ Před rokem +236

    Ohtani may take over, but Ichiro is simply the best when it comes to skills and the dedication that he put in to have a long career in both NPB and MLB combined.

    • @nathanpetronzio6919
      @nathanpetronzio6919 Před rokem +16

      No way Ohtani takes over.
      I’m basing that off durability alone.
      Ohtani’s proneness to injury will likely only increase over time.
      In Ichiro’s first 12 seasons, he played an average of 159 games!
      So he essentially only missed 3 games a season his first 12 years 😱
      On top of that he played nearly 600 games after he turned 40.
      His durability & longevity were unreal.

    • @user-oy2cz4qq3u
      @user-oy2cz4qq3u Před rokem +11

      Yes.Ichiro was best player.
      I hope for that Ohtanisan play MLB baseball for long long time.

    • @dustinharrison3491
      @dustinharrison3491 Před rokem

      I'm curious to know how many hits Ichiro had in MLB and NPB combined.

    • @davidaugustine3686
      @davidaugustine3686 Před rokem +3

      @Dustin Harrison Ichiro had 4,367 across both!!!! Meaning he has the most hits in professional baseball by a mile. With how good the NPB is getting, that number is only going to get more and more impressive.

  • @noriyukitakano2366
    @noriyukitakano2366 Před rokem +51

    I understand Ichiro is most valued in the MLB, but for me a bit old Japanese Nomo is still the greatest hero. Nothing could happen to all other Japanese players in MLB without Nomo's pioneering challenge to MLB which almost no one else had made until then.
    By the way it is interesting the top three play at position or made success from hitting (incl. Ohtani) while most of the top 10 are pitchers.

  • @xxhou12x97
    @xxhou12x97 Před rokem +3

    Ichiro the best not only among Japanese players, Shohei 2nd to that, because hes so unique to modern baseball

  • @JohnSkyLey
    @JohnSkyLey Před rokem +155

    Don’t forget former Dodger closer Takashi Saito, who replaced Gagne. He was very good for those few seasons

    • @tsann8701
      @tsann8701 Před rokem +13

      He is underrated so much considering his performance.

    • @user-ek7tp5ld4s
      @user-ek7tp5ld4s Před rokem +7

      He is also underrated in Japan

  • @tetsu-kikuchi4035
    @tetsu-kikuchi4035 Před rokem +123

    For the 11th, I'd like push Norichika Aoki. He is to be called 'Mr. 285'. His season batting average was around .285 almost every year . He showed very stable performance over the years.

    • @maamaa756
      @maamaa756 Před rokem +4

      松坂、、

    • @user-tx5oo8gp2i
      @user-tx5oo8gp2i Před rokem +7

      🗑🗑🗑🗑🗑BANG!BANG!

    • @kobabim9903
      @kobabim9903 Před rokem +7

      報道規制を疑うくらい日本で青木の不正を訴追する声が上がらんよな。地味にアルトゥーベより多くの打席でゴミ箱の音を聞いてるんだよな。
      Let's not forget he is among the cheaters in the Astros Scandal.

    • @user-is9zv8em3q
      @user-is9zv8em3q Před rokem +1

      @@kobabim9903 アストロズでメジャー過去最低の成績やったからね
      もしこれで成績が良かったら問い詰められてたかもね

    • @user-pp4je7et7p
      @user-pp4je7et7p Před rokem +3

      @@kobabim9903 まだこんなん言ってんの、古いよww

  • @treadman26
    @treadman26 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Glad you mentioned Murakami!

  • @mirikaku5811
    @mirikaku5811 Před rokem +14

    Great list! You nailed it ‼️

  • @chanhide2068
    @chanhide2068 Před rokem +70

    Why is not Munenori Kawasaki( who joined Toronto Blue jays) here? I cannot forget his words " I 'm a Japaneeeeeese!" I love him very much. He had the biggest impact on local people and was the uniquest player among Japanese Major leaguers. LOL

    • @ryotaarai3816
      @ryotaarai3816 Před rokem +8

      yes!! The guy didn't let the language barrier stop his fantastic sense of humour. And he's the only one to ever throw gang signs on live TV. Plus he had two books 📚!

    • @aquafilm3571
      @aquafilm3571 Před rokem

      川崎は面白いだけで別に成績が良かったわけじゃないからでしょう。

    • @chanhide2068
      @chanhide2068 Před rokem

      @@aquafilm3571 面白いという意味をあるし、何よりも向こうのファンにめちゃめちゃ愛されましたよね。そういういみではbest10の中にいれてもいいのでは。(笑)もっともユニークで愛されたプレーヤー。

    • @aquafilm3571
      @aquafilm3571 Před rokem

      @@chanhide2068 日本ではそう報道されてるけど、実は本国ではそこまでじゃない。あの有名な動画もブルージェイズのファン番組だからあれだけフィーチャーされてただけであってアメリカ全体では殆どの人が「川崎?誰?」ってレベルなんですよ。例えば大谷やイチローは他のチームのファンも知ってて有名だけど、川崎の場合はブルージェイズのファンだけに愛されていただけ。なので、その後どこのチームからも必要とされなかったでしょ。

    • @chanhide2068
      @chanhide2068 Před rokem

      @@aquafilm3571 まあ、そうでしょうね。真剣に書いたわけでないので冗談を交えて半分面白半分洒落のつもりで軽い気持ちで書いたので、まあ私の中でのベストナインということで納得いただけますか(笑)

  • @lamarravery4094
    @lamarravery4094 Před rokem +70

    Those top 3, much respect. I actually got to see Ichiro play live in Seattle at a game during that most hits in a season year. And being a Yankee fan, I remember the greatness of Matsui.

    • @Landis_Grant
      @Landis_Grant Před rokem +1

      Ichiro Suzuki never played in the World Series even as a New York Yankee.

    • @lamarravery4094
      @lamarravery4094 Před rokem +2

      @@Landis_Grant I saw Ichiro play the Yankees in Seattle.

  • @gurungjitbahadur7635
    @gurungjitbahadur7635 Před rokem +6

    All those Japanese players in the top 10 list are extra talented and genius and among this Suzuki Ichiro were much more especial more complete and perfect 👍 I really love all those legends ❤🎉🙏.

  • @akanechan3946
    @akanechan3946 Před rokem +26

    Don't forget So Taguchi!
    Taguchi joined the minor leagues and reached MLB.
    He helped the Cardinals win the World Series in 2006.

  • @drtheengrumb4439
    @drtheengrumb4439 Před rokem +20

    I remember being a teen when Nomo first got signed to the big leagues.....I was a pitcher/catcher in baseball and was amazed at his windup lol.

  • @Covert_Smalls
    @Covert_Smalls Před rokem +32

    Pretty accurate list IMO.
    - Kenta Maeda might make a run at Iwakamu at #10.
    - Shiggy Hasegawa was underrated. Maybe would be #11. Solid reliever for almost a decade. His 2003 season was phenomenal.

    • @user-cz6cs8dj1o
      @user-cz6cs8dj1o Před rokem +3

      Darvish is way better than Tanaka

    • @ciello___8307
      @ciello___8307 Před rokem +1

      I think iwakuma is better than kenta as a starter

    • @davidchodds
      @davidchodds Před rokem +3

      Great job remembering Maeda and Hasegawa. Don't forget Takashi Saito.

    • @cejannuzi
      @cejannuzi Před rokem +1

      Given how much great relief pitching Hasegawa did, he belongs in the top 10. They just need to make him tie with someone.

    • @keisukeh1066
      @keisukeh1066 Před 8 měsíci

      @@davidchodds
      Saito is better than Sasaki

  • @hansel2001
    @hansel2001 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Before Ichiro mania, there was Hideki Irabu mania. I remember driving up to a minor league game in CT or RI to watch him pitch his last minor league game before being called up to the Yankees. There was so much hype because he declared he would only play for the Yankees. Short career but loved that guy.

  • @ifeu7213
    @ifeu7213 Před rokem +8

    Excellent video!

  • @davidchodds
    @davidchodds Před rokem +19

    Great job with the list especially Hideo Nomo. One omission. Takashi Saito had the most saves in a season in Dodgers history prior to the arrival of the great Kenley Jansen. When Eric Gagne was proven to have taken PED's (steroids), I discounted Gagne's achievement and thus Saito became #1. His change-up and splitter made all star hitters miss the ball by 2 to 3 feet. Incredible closer. To be fair, he's probably #11 in this list.

    • @ExisVR
      @ExisVR Před měsícem +1

      I'm glad! There is a person who still remembers Takashi Saito! He and Uehara were the best Japanese closers in my opinion.
      Very big yes! #11 should be for him!

  • @TheStrangetoons
    @TheStrangetoons Před rokem +87

    Ohtani finally hit 10 HR / 10 Wins, but I still have no disagreement with the order.
    However, even if they did not make this list, I have a problem with Munenori Kawasaki and Tsuyoshi Shinjo not being featured.
    They are more impressive than their records.

    • @siddithers5356
      @siddithers5356 Před rokem +18

      Kawasaki was probably the most entertaining Blue Jay ever. Who doesn't love a bush party?

    • @TheStrangetoons
      @TheStrangetoons Před rokem

      @@siddithers5356 RETS GO! BUSHU PAATII! NOO SURIPINGU!

    • @CmPuke101_
      @CmPuke101_ Před rokem +2

      @@siddithers5356 he is afraid of ghost

    • @garryharris3777
      @garryharris3777 Před rokem

      Why? Kawasaki wasn't a starter and Shinjo only made my list because he was the only Japanese CF.

    • @user-ig5gi8pr9m
      @user-ig5gi8pr9m Před rokem

      @@CmPuke101_
      How do you know what his English lesson book is about!

  • @KPD017
    @KPD017 Před rokem +1

    Great compilation! SHOHEI will be on top in a few years!

  • @eddyscardboardchaos
    @eddyscardboardchaos Před rokem +2

    Great list, brought to tears at the end hearing the great Dave Niehaus call Ichiro's record breaker.

  • @user-ch7uh7ro7v
    @user-ch7uh7ro7v Před rokem

    I am glad you made a video about Japanese players. Arigatō

  • @perryservius4509
    @perryservius4509 Před rokem +78

    Matsui was a beast. Humble and a fantastic player. To bad he came to the Mlb so late in his career since he started in Japan

    • @dave4342
      @dave4342 Před rokem +1

      I want mlb to be for Americans again

    • @Cheesefist
      @Cheesefist Před rokem

      @@dave4342 k boomer

    • @user-zm6lt9ln4o
      @user-zm6lt9ln4o Před rokem +7

      @@dave4342 So basically: "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN"? 🤔
      ohhhhh...🤭 i can almost see where this is going. 🤣😂

    • @fireproximity4225
      @fireproximity4225 Před rokem +1

      @@dave4342 haha you picked one of the worst sports for this troll bait 🪤

    • @koivelasquez5703
      @koivelasquez5703 Před rokem +6

      @@dave4342 then there will be no players on MLB if you want all americans only…lol

  • @Riteaidbob
    @Riteaidbob Před rokem +4

    ICHIRO!!!
    ICHIRO!!!
    ICHIRO!!!

  • @meltednostrilsbornwithoutn781

    Great video, great job on the list.

    • @finessinsports
      @finessinsports  Před rokem +3

      Glad you enjoyed the video melted nostrils! 🙏👊⚾

  • @xgl175
    @xgl175 Před rokem +117

    Matsui, World Series MVP for the biggest franchise there is, very special.

    • @frankjr5303
      @frankjr5303 Před rokem +1

      Why is it the biggest franchise there is ?

    • @xgl175
      @xgl175 Před rokem +5

      @@frankjr5303 because they are the most valuable team in baseball according to Forbes

  • @bwanimations7130
    @bwanimations7130 Před rokem +3

    Much respect to Matsui, but Ohtani has already passed him.

  • @daverichards9141
    @daverichards9141 Před rokem +14

    I Ichiro is one of my all time favorite players period.

  • @bentheswitchsportsfan06
    @bentheswitchsportsfan06 Před rokem +20

    Shohei Ohtani, Ichiro, we needs more Japanese players in the MLB

    • @tapi709
      @tapi709 Před rokem +5

      As a Japanese, I'm looking forward to seeing Rouki Sasaki and Munetaka Murakami play an active role.

    • @innocentboy2872
      @innocentboy2872 Před rokem +1

      優れた日本人選手がMLBに行くのは嬉しけど、寂しい

    • @user-gt6hv6nn8x
      @user-gt6hv6nn8x Před rokem +1

      Before that, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will go to MLB. He is the best pitcher in the NPB.

  • @HuegoStiglitz
    @HuegoStiglitz Před rokem +10

    How dare you have Matsui in the cover and have him in a Rays hat!

  • @stuartwalker6409
    @stuartwalker6409 Před 11 měsíci +1

    being raised int Washington watched Ichiro my whole life, I had a bunch a friends over from my baseball team at the time and we were going to see the mariners vs Yankees game the next day and we got notified that Ichiro had been trading. So we saw his first game as a Yankee. It was weird but obviously Ichiro is loved by everyone everywhere he goes. Also cool to see all the Japanese's players the mariners have had

  • @Kaitydid74
    @Kaitydid74 Před rokem +1

    Great list, spot on

  • @sydneyzenigami
    @sydneyzenigami Před rokem +47

    As a Japanese who played baseball myself, watches both NPB and MLB, I agree with the list.👍

  • @mustysmells817
    @mustysmells817 Před rokem +2

    Kinda crazy how some people still discredit Ichiro's hits in Japan's League when 8 of the greatest japanese players in MLB history are dominant pitchers.

  • @user-zu3mw9qu6q
    @user-zu3mw9qu6q Před rokem +7

    日本選手へのリスペクト
    ありがとうございます!
    thanks MLB

  • @MyLife-og2kr
    @MyLife-og2kr Před rokem +36

    Watching Ichiro play was amazing. One of the best to ever play the game.

    • @sunsetsam33
      @sunsetsam33 Před rokem +7

      Saw him once in person. Like watching a ballet dancer on the field. Such a talented, unique, unforgettable athlete.

    • @MyLife-og2kr
      @MyLife-og2kr Před rokem +6

      @Mike Sizelittle bruh that's like you saying take away a batters home run and he's just a mediocre player. LOL You're taking away 1 of a players traits is just plain dumb LOL

    • @MyLife-og2kr
      @MyLife-og2kr Před rokem

      @Mike Sizelittle LMAO so your just a hater. Got it. The difference between Ichiro and other players were his hits, but you can't discount his fielding, throwing, running. The biggest what if was could he had hit homers and been as great as he was. Probably not, but he that wasnt his position. He had the power to hit homers, but chose not to, because that wasn't what the coaches wanted. He was a leadoff hitter and their purpose was to secure homeruns, but to reach base. That's simply what he did and he was the best at it. Speed accounts to reaching bases my guy. Take away power and none of the greats would've been great. Take away their speed and it would've been the same.

    • @sunsetsam33
      @sunsetsam33 Před rokem +5

      @Mike Sizelittle Whenever someone says "no disrespect but", disrespect is exactly what they mean. "I like big bats, and I cannot lie". LOL. Take away a bombers muscles then what would he have? It's just silly. Speed is a talent and skill that's absolutely an important part of the game. What's the object of the game? Runs scored. Can't score runs if you don't get on base. Is beating out a bunt or grounder not a hit that gets you on base? No problem if you have a preference. I just liked watching him play. It's a game of many facets, and can be appreciated for all of them.

    • @ilxzeri1094
      @ilxzeri1094 Před rokem +3

      @Mike Sizelittle you did not just say the player who has more hits in his professional career than any other player in baseball history wasn't a good hitter

  • @floridapmi
    @floridapmi Před rokem +3

    If God made a baseball player, out would have come Ichiro.

  • @allgoo1990
    @allgoo1990 Před rokem +4

    Ichiro was an eye opener to MLB.

  • @SP-ve1im
    @SP-ve1im Před rokem +13

    Ohtani will be #1 eventually and that's crazy considering Ichiro is from Japan as well...

  • @TN-ux5rk
    @TN-ux5rk Před rokem +25

    The ranking sounds authentic in that you didn't rank Ohtani as No.1
    He has much to achieve from now on

    • @crackerjack2228
      @crackerjack2228 Před rokem +1

      I just fear that his body won't be able to handle the load of both hitting and pitching. Seems most guys can't handle one or the other.

  • @hikaru0525
    @hikaru0525 Před rokem +7

    Im so happy I am alive, and was able to see Ichiro’s whole career. From beginning to the end, his road was phenomenal

  • @YY-ng3fc
    @YY-ng3fc Před rokem +56

    Japanese remember Daisuke Matsuzaka as one of the best pitchers. This is not only because of his performance in WBC, but also because of the story from the Japanese high school baseball tournament called Koshien. If there are any of you out there who have never heard of Koshien, I urge you to check it out.

    • @user-zx5hy4en8c
      @user-zx5hy4en8c Před rokem

      書いてるの日本人やろ

    • @YY-ng3fc
      @YY-ng3fc Před rokem +6

      @@user-zx5hy4en8c
      当たり前だろ。
      ガキでも分かるわ。

    • @GokiburiGitte
      @GokiburiGitte Před rokem +3

      @@user-zx5hy4en8c だったら何だよw

  • @Landis_Grant
    @Landis_Grant Před rokem +20

    Hidecki Matsui was the greatest Japanese import ever in that not only did he win a World Series ring but also World Series MVP!

    • @leons.kennedy6710
      @leons.kennedy6710 Před rokem +4

      Yeah, he wrecked my Phillies in 2009. I raged at the TV because of him lol.

    • @jamescook6564
      @jamescook6564 Před rokem +3

      Ichiro was better but he gets no love because he didn't play for the Yankees during his prime.

    • @RagnarokCo
      @RagnarokCo Před rokem

      I don't like the ring arguments, it takes way more than 1 good player to win a world series. It's certainly impressive being an MVP of the WS but it literally means you have to be good for maybe 7 games and are ranked against only 2 teams total. Ichiro's career stats far exceed Hidecki's and those are comparing him to every single baseball athlete in history.

  • @Kevinn714
    @Kevinn714 Před rokem

    I strongly agree with this list. Great job!!

  • @kr6955
    @kr6955 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Without Nomo, there wouldn’t be many of these guys. Japanese are very self conscious. Nomo coming to the US, and, more importantly, succeeded right off the bat really break down lots if walls and show what is possible

  • @ExisVR
    @ExisVR Před měsícem +1

    Personally, Yu Darvish should be higher than Tanaka. He is the best Japanese starting pitcher in MLB.
    I would also expand the list for Takashi Saito.
    2001-2010, when the MLB was corrupted, Ichiro was always clean from any prohibited drugs but he was still one of the best players all the time. I think his stats were somewhat underrated because of the time he had played.

  • @joeyartk
    @joeyartk Před rokem +78

    Darvish is the best pitcher ever from Japan. Injuries are the thing thats hurt him. He has been second twice and ninth once in CY voting out of 6 seasons he was healthy enough to qualify. He was also fastest to 1500 Ks in games. He basically lost 2 full seasons in his prime to TJ, another to elbow surgery, and 2 seasons working his way back. He currently leads the NL in quality starts and is around the top 5 in most stats. Once the league has seen Ohtani for awhile, like Tanaka, he will fade a little. Darvish keeps pitching great despite everyone being very familiar with him. Every player or manager has consistently considered Darvish one of the best in the league his entire career.

  • @waikikisurfingschool270
    @waikikisurfingschool270 Před rokem +83

    This was so good. I was lucky to grow up in Japan. So many great Japanese players that stayed in Japan. Oh, Nagashima,Ochiai,Yamamoto Koji,Kakefu and Tommy Lasorda wanted Hara so bad. Bobby Valentine always knew how good Japanese players were. Irabu and Daisuke were pretty good too

    • @brianthomas2434
      @brianthomas2434 Před rokem +1

      HIDEKI IRABU? Who George Steinbrenner referred to as a "fat toad?" I'm sure he was terrific in Japan, but he was JUST A BIT of a disappointment in the bigs. Not as much, of course, as Kaz Matsui, the New York National League disappointment.

    • @Michael-mv3kc
      @Michael-mv3kc Před rokem +1

      Big differnece between being succesful in japan and being successful in the MLB.

    • @wilburwood8261
      @wilburwood8261 Před rokem

      How about Koji Akiyama (not the recent one with the Reds), and Isao Harimoto?

    • @nicky.yumemi
      @nicky.yumemi Před rokem

      @@wilburwood8261
      日本人だけど失礼する。
      張本さんは守備が良くないこと、そしてDHが苦手だったこと。この二点からあまり出させてもらえないのではないだろうか。

    • @wilburwood8261
      @wilburwood8261 Před rokem

      @@nicky.yumemi それ言ったら松井もイチローもDH苦手だったよw また同時代同じ左翼手のルー・ブロックも守備は超下手だったけど3000本安打達成するほど長くプレーしてたよ、DHのない時に。張本の数字は守備悪いとか吹き飛ばせるよ、特に当時だったら。

  • @-.TS.-
    @-.TS.- Před rokem +356

    Eventually Ohtani will overtake Matsui. Really hard to pass Ichiro. That man inspired so many people with his dedication to the game. Love seeing the baton passed along to Ohtani.

    • @nonenone7761
      @nonenone7761 Před rokem +41

      I think he will pass Ichiro, but that’s because of how great Shoehei is, and it’s impossible to overstate how absolutely incredible Ichiro was. I put Ichiro in top 10 ever.
      But, I think one day, we will look at Ohtani the way Aaron, Ruth and Mays are looked upon.

    • @Troutprophet
      @Troutprophet Před rokem +12

      He’ll overtake Matsui for his career, sure, but will he ever have a postseason performance like Matsui? I’m a Yankees fan, and in 2009, Matsui was an unstoppable god. It was like every time he came up, he was destroying the ball. The fans were chanting his name when he was on deck. Ohtani is a phenom, but will he ever reach that pinnacle?

    • @yankmyass
      @yankmyass Před rokem +16

      Ichiro is one of the best ever. Ohtani needs more great seasons to put up with Ichiro.

    • @awave1
      @awave1 Před rokem +2

      @Mike Sizelittle Exactly. He's surely great now, but longevity and sustainability is something no one can predict, and is what will ultimately decide where he falls in relation to the rest.

    • @yankmyass
      @yankmyass Před rokem +2

      @@bazookajoe6760 A hit is a hit. You could have 1500 hard hit singles or 1500 bloop hits and the result simply doesn't change.

  • @ericyama5083
    @ericyama5083 Před rokem +7

    Mune Kawasaki #1 off the field.

  • @yoichiroshibata6583
    @yoichiroshibata6583 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Although they were not selected, the following players are also excellent.
    Shigetoshi hasegawa(97-05) 63G 1.48ERA(03)
    So Taguchi(02-09)
    Takashi Saito(06-12) 2.34ERA
    Hideki Okajima(07-11,13) “Non-looking delivery”
    Munenori Kawasaki(12-16)"funny guy"

  • @henrychubbs2823
    @henrychubbs2823 Před rokem +49

    How can you omit Ichiro's fielding and throwing prowess? If it wasn't for that idiotic rule that forced him to stay in Japan for many prime playing years, he would have rewritten the record books.

  • @kbv3263
    @kbv3263 Před rokem +2

    Sorry but Nomo is #1. He is the Beatles of all Japanese players. Even Ichiro seemingly agrees.

  • @wefdsagfb
    @wefdsagfb Před rokem

    From Japan! This is a very interesting list. I like them all.

  • @viabler6320
    @viabler6320 Před rokem +4

    Putting Matsui in a Rays hat in the thumbnail is a crime. Lol 😂

  • @edjasper92
    @edjasper92 Před rokem +6

    I think you did a good job on this list. I only offer that Ichiro was one of the greatest defensive outfielders, in addition to his offensive skills.

  • @serblakemeyer8561
    @serblakemeyer8561 Před rokem

    Well made great video man!

  • @terrygracy8345
    @terrygracy8345 Před rokem +7

    Ichiro. No question. Yet

  • @koningklootzak7788
    @koningklootzak7788 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice video. But I wanted to see Irabu in it.

  • @why-why-whywhywhy
    @why-why-whywhywhy Před rokem +6

    Favourite Japanese player ever : *Hideo Nomo*
    BEST Japanese player to ever play in ‘The Show’ : *Ichiro Suzuki*
    Should a, could a been : *Hideki Matsui* & *Yu Darvish*

  • @TakaoTKOchannel
    @TakaoTKOchannel Před 10 měsíci +2

    No.11 Muneeee
    back to TORONTO!!!😢

  • @sa-ur9yl
    @sa-ur9yl Před rokem +9

    Ichiro and Ohtani are cyborgs. Japan is testing cyborgs in the MLB.

  • @maboroshi2957
    @maboroshi2957 Před rokem +24

    Don't forget Munenori Kawasaki.

    • @finessinsports
      @finessinsports  Před rokem +9

      Good one, great personality during interviews! 👊⚾

  • @markpickardlife
    @markpickardlife Před rokem

    good list

  • @moistpeanut5986
    @moistpeanut5986 Před rokem +5

    As a 90s Japanese kid, Hideo Nomo and Ichiro will forever be my favorite players.

  • @tora8511
    @tora8511 Před 3 měsíci

    I would appreciate for the video. While opinions among even Japanese fans may differ regarding the rankings of players, but I felt you provided an objective evaluation, including historical context. Shohei Ohtani is still expected by everyone to further establish his achievements in MLB. I envy the United States for having passionate fan sites dedicated to baseball compared to Japan.

  • @Dylan-yb9tj
    @Dylan-yb9tj Před rokem +6

    shohei should have 4x all stat selections instead of two because he's been voted as an all star twice in both hitting and pitching

  • @totsbig
    @totsbig Před rokem +8

    It's missing (Dice-K) Matsuzaka and (Shigetoshi) Hasegawa, but those 10 players on the list are hard to beat, really.

  • @knifejail
    @knifejail Před 5 měsíci

    Nomo truly deserves the MLB HOF. He was “the pioneer.” He was the American Dream. In modern day, He was the first one to experience cultural differences, language barrier & hardships then succeeded…and he opened the door to many amazing Japanese players including Ichiro. I hope he will earn the MLB HOF one day.

  • @yusuke3232
    @yusuke3232 Před rokem +1

    田中選手の紹介中、唐突なアイドルオタク暴露で笑いました🤣
    良い動画をありがとうございます!

  • @user-bz9yo6ic7q
    @user-bz9yo6ic7q Před rokem +5

    Matsui should have a Yankees hat on

  • @EruptTelevision
    @EruptTelevision Před rokem

    List was on point

  • @copanemaipacabana6711
    @copanemaipacabana6711 Před rokem +5

    Hi, I'm Japanese. Very good list and the ranking looks fair enough. Just one minor thing: Darvish should be ranked higher than Tanaka in my opinion.

    • @lossantos4204
      @lossantos4204 Před rokem +1

      The great thing about Tanaka is that he has maintained a consistent record in the major leagues. And with the Yankees, a prestigious team under pressure. Darvish's performance fluctuates too much from season to season, partly due to injuries.

  • @anthonyamorelli1962
    @anthonyamorelli1962 Před 7 měsíci

    I feel Takashi Saito often gets overlooked. He was a very successful closer for multiple seasons in his late 30s and was an effective reliever until age 42. Never had an ERA over 2.83

  • @BleachCowboy2016
    @BleachCowboy2016 Před rokem +3

    I remember when Hideo Nomo first broke into the league. I was like holy shit, there’s a Japanese guy on the dodgers! Then I was like damn, his windup is the dope af! Until this video, I thought he was the first Japanese MLB player ever.

  • @Jr-yl7wy
    @Jr-yl7wy Před rokem +4

    I’m so pissed we couldn’t get Tanaka a World Series, man absolutely dominated in the playoffs

    • @jamallee6000
      @jamallee6000 Před rokem

      masa was a fucking beast in the playoffs! ice blood in his veins

  • @Nomowu
    @Nomowu Před rokem +11

    Ichiro broke a record set in 1920. So that’s pretty much on par to do what babe ruth did 1919. One record no one had even think about accomplishing, and the other record, millions of batters tried and failed. So sample size wise, you could say what Ichiro did was more impressive

  • @user-os9pu6vw8p
    @user-os9pu6vw8p Před rokem

    愛を感じる編集やね
    相当詳しいんやなこの人
    I consider this movie is very good quality to introduce Japanese player.
    I’m impressed that introducing each Japanese career in detail!

    • @finessinsports
      @finessinsports  Před rokem +1

      Hey りょーたろ , Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the kind words.🙏⚾

  • @namasukanamasute938
    @namasukanamasute938 Před rokem +2

    As for Ichiro, I don't think you have said enough at all. He is a wizard in Area 51 equipped with a laser beam, handling a magic wand.

  • @divinedelaware7541
    @divinedelaware7541 Před rokem +1

    Wanna see where ohtani at on here. He will end up #1 all time maybe everywhere not just Japan.

  • @toneskinguyen9633
    @toneskinguyen9633 Před rokem +7

    I love ichiro !

  • @d-5285
    @d-5285 Před rokem +1

    つくってくれてありがとう

  • @akiraratutaneda8300
    @akiraratutaneda8300 Před rokem +1

    Legend Ichiro !!

  • @haroldbrown6630
    @haroldbrown6630 Před rokem +1

    These guys are among the best across the board.

  • @YT-oc7lh
    @YT-oc7lh Před rokem +5

    00:00 Masanori Murakami 村上雅則
    00:31 10 Hisashi Iwakuma 岩隈久志
    01:56 9 Kazuhiro Sasaki 佐々木主浩
    03:19 8 Hiroki Kuroda 黒田博樹
    04:08 7 Koji Uehara 上原浩治
    05:17 6 Yu Darvish ダルビッシュ有
    06:18 5 Masahiro Tanaka 田中将大
    08:25 4 Hideo Nomo 野茂英雄
    09:48 3 Shohei Ohtani 大谷翔平
    11:13 2 Hideki Matsui 松井秀喜(GODZILLA ゴジラ)
    12:31 1 Ichiro Suzuki 鈴木一朗(イチロー)

  • @user-pl6vu5df6z
    @user-pl6vu5df6z Před rokem +1

    I am Japanese
    I'm happy that so many people love Japanese players
    I love Munenori Kawasaki☺️☺️☺️

  • @TheMisleduser
    @TheMisleduser Před rokem +2

    Thank you Ichiro for giving up any chance at post season success by sticking with seattle for all those years.