Brad Paisley Chooses Shohei Ohtani Over Babe Ruth on National TV

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley sparked conversation nationwide on December 15 when he endorsed Shohei Ohtani over Babe Ruth during a discussion on MLB Tonight.

Paisley, who was in the MLB Network studio, emphasized that modern baseball fans are witnessing something extraordinary with Ohtani. “There’s no way it was this. You get spoiled watching Shohei Ohtani,” he remarked, acknowledging the historical context around Ruth, who no one today has seen play.

Fans on social media quickly reacted to Paisley’s comments as they highlighted Ohtani’s unmatched skills. Despite rehabbing his pitching arm, Ohtani’s hitting prowess continued to dominate discussions in both the United States and Japan.

Ohtani’s performance is particularly impressive, especially following his move to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 after leaving the Los Angeles Angels. His hitting numbers remain significant even without pitching.

Earlier in December 2024, former teammate Mike Moustakas provided insight into Ohtani’s rigorous training routine on the Diggin’ Deep podcast. He described Ohtani’s daily schedule as “insane,” mentioning that he devoted almost every non-pitching day to weight training and a strict regimen. “Every minute was planned,” Moustakas explained. “Arm care, lifting, training rooms, all of it.”

According to Moustakas, Ohtani’s preparation involved hitting in the batting cage just minutes before the first pitch, which illustrates how Ohtani excels at both hitting and pitching in baseball.