For many years, JJ Watt was at the top of his game. He was breaking records, winning awards and creating new expectations for those who came after him. He changed the game. And as his career winds down, he finds appreciation in others doing the same — others like Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani, of course, is one of the most unique baseball players since the likes of Babe Ruth. He’s a dominant pitcher, a dominant hitter and a tremendous fielder.
Consider Watt a member of his fan club.
I have the utmost respect for what this man is doing at the highest level of his sport.
The ability to perform two completely different tasks at the highest possible level on a consistent basis against the best in the world is absolutely incredible.#ShoTime pic.twitter.com/dTm2ToC2d7
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 1, 2022
But Watt isn’t exactly new to Ohtani. He hopped on the bandwagon early and was thumping for the Angels star to win AL MVP just a year ago.
Serious question…
What argument could you make for any other player over Shohei Ohtani for MVP?
The guy literally dominates at the plate and on the mound. Not a single other player even attempts that, much less succeeds at it.
He’s the definition of “most valuable”.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 28, 2021
Ohtani did win the award and it promises just to be the first of many. And Watt fully intends to continue watching the show.
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