Brad Paisley Praises Shohei Ohtani: The Greatest Baseball Player of All Time?
Country music artist Brad Paisley recently praised Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, calling him the greatest baseball player of all time. Paisley, a Dodgers fan, has a history of performing at Dodger Stadium during the World Series. He sang the national anthem during the Dodgers' memorable 18-inning victories in the World Series against the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025. Paisley shared his admiration for Ohtani's exceptional performance in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers during an appearance on MLB Tonight with host Ron Darling. Ohtani's remarkable display in that game included hitting three solo home runs and striking out 10 batters in six scoreless innings on the mound.
Ohtani's impressive track record extends beyond his standout performance in the NLCS. He has already secured four MVP awards, including three consecutive wins by 2025, placing him second all-time in MVP wins behind Barry Bonds. Ohtani's dominance in the 2024 season, where he led the National League in various offensive categories, was followed by another outstanding season in 2025. He achieved a career-high of 55 home runs and 102 RBIs in the regular season, maintaining an OPS above 1.000 for the third straight year and leading MLB in runs for the second consecutive season. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, Ohtani returned to the mound in 2025 and recorded a 2.87 ERA in 47 innings pitched. At just 31 years old, Ohtani's exceptional performance suggests that he may be on track to become one of the greatest players in baseball history.
If Ohtani continues to deliver at his current level of excellence, he has the potential to leave a lasting legacy in the sport and be remembered as one of the best players to have ever graced the field.