"I’m not offended and I didn’t take anything personally" - Throwback to Shohei Ohtani's classy response after being on receiving end of a tasteless remark by Tigers television analyst Jack Morris

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels once dismissed a derogatory remark made by Detroit Tigers commentator Jack Morris.

On August 17, Morris mockingly warned the Tigers to "be very, very careful" as Ohtani was about to bat during the broadcast of the Angels' 8-2 victory over the Tigers in a 2021 MLB match.

Ohtani told reporters that he didn’t take Morris’ remark seriously.

"I did see the footage and I heard it on the video. Personally, I'm not offended and I didn't take anything personally," he said. "He is a Hall of Famer. He has a big influence in the baseball world, so it's kind of a tough spot."

Morris later apologized for his remarks.

"It's come to my attention and I sincerely apologize if I offended anyone, especially in the Asian community, for what I said. I certainly have the utmost respect for this guy."

Morris started working on Tigers broadcasts in 2013. Later, he also started calling Minnesota Twins games. Before the 2019 season, he made a full-time comeback to Detroit.

In the same 2021 match, Ohtani became the first player in MLB to achieve 40 home runs for the year.

In the LA Angels' 3-1 victory over the Tigers on the following night (August 18), Ohtani pitched eight whole innings. He gave up just one earned run while striking out eight batters and walking none.

Shohei Ohtani among 2021 class of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

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Ohtani making the TIME magazine list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2021 was not unexpected, given his outstanding accomplishments.

He won the American League MVP award unanimously in 2021 and was chosen for the All-Star team as a pitcher and hitter. As a result, he was able to leave his stamp on baseball history.

Shohei Ohtani is loved by everyone on and off the field, not only in America, but around the world.