Shohei Ohtani made the front page of New York media as "GOATANI," hailed as the greatest in baseball history.

In Game 4 of the MLB National League Championship Series, Shohei Ohtani amazed with 10 strikeouts and three homers, making history with his extraordinary two-way display. This outstanding performance prompted rare, large-scale front-page and spread coverage by New York media, who also created the nickname "GOATANI" for him.

Shohei Ohtani’s legendary performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series led the New York Newsday to feature him on their front page on the 19th (US time) under the headline "GOATANI," blending "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time) with "Ohtani," symbolizing him as the greatest player in baseball history. Since the game took place at night and missed the newspaper deadline, Newsday made an exception by holding the front page for the next day’s edition, highlighting the significance of his feat.

Veteran columnist David Lennon wrote an article titled "Move Over, Babe," stating: "Since Ohtani entered MLB in 2018, he has been called the modern Babe Ruth, but that comparison no longer fits. The throne symbolizing two-way excellence now belongs to him." Lennon concluded: "Ohtani is redefining the limits of baseball, and the only question now is how amazing his next performance will be."

Even the famously tough New York Post was impressed by Ohtani’s performance, titling their coverage "Sho’ Boat," a play on the classic musical Show Boat, implying that "Ohtani’s show" has become the nation’s focal point. Meanwhile, Japan’s Sponichi Annex headlined "Shohei Ohtani on the Front Page! New York Newspaper Breaks Tradition with Special Feature," reporting on the extensive US media coverage and noting that it is rare for non-American players to appear on New York newspaper front pages. From "Sho Time" to "GOATANI," Ohtani’s legend has transcended the baseball field.