The hosts have a very positive and respectful view of Shohei Ohtani. They highlight several aspects of his career and impact on baseball:

1. Consistency and Impact:
- The hosts appreciate Ohtani's consistency, although they acknowledge that he's somewhat overshadowed by his dual-role as a pitcher and hitter, which is rare and exceptional 00:42:02 - 00:42:29.
- They also note that in the absence of Ohtani, another Japanese-born or Asian player might receive more attention, but Ohtani's long-lasting career is commendable 00:42:29.

2. Comparison with Aaron Judge:
- There is a discussion contrasting Ohtani with Aaron Judge. While Ohtani's 50-50 season is impressive, Judge's all-around game, including his power hitting and defense, is also celebrated. Despite this, the hosts believe both players are clutch and there’s no need to pit them against each other 01:20:00 - 01:20:57.

3. Performance and Historic Feats:
- The hosts marvel at Ohtani's performance, especially highlighting a game where he went 6-for-6 with 10 RBIs and three home runs, a feat that no other player has accomplished in a single game 01:08:32 - 01:08:56.
- They also mention his impressive showing in the World Baseball Classic, noting that Lone Depot Park in Miami has been a particularly lucky venue for him 01:10:00 - 01:10:24.

4. Cultural Impact and Representation:
- Ohtani is seen as a significant figure for Japanese-born pitchers in the MLB, with the hosts mentioning an important matchup involving other Japanese pitchers and Ohtani taking a step back to let them shine 00:12:31 - 00:12:58.

The hosts clearly respect Ohtani's skills, his consistency, and his cultural impact on the sport. They believe he has a long career ahead and appreciate his contributions to baseball, both on and off the field.