Shohei Ohtani inks record-breaking $700 million contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
The two-way superstar becomes the highest-paid player in North American sports
Ohtani's 10-year deal includes a whopping $70 million guaranteed
Shohei Ohtani has signed a historic 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the highest-paid player in North American sports history. The deal, which was finalized on Saturday, includes a record-setting $70 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $70 million.
Ohtani's contract surpasses Mike Trout's previous record of $426.5 million, which he signed with the Angels in 2019. It also makes Ohtani the first player in MLB history to earn an average annual salary of $70 million or more.
The two-way superstar is coming off a remarkable season in which he won the AL MVP award after hitting 46 home runs and stealing 26 bases while also posting a 9-2 record with a 3.18 ERA on the mound. Ohtani is expected to make a record $65 million for the 2023 season, including endorsements, according to Forbes.
The Dodgers are hoping that Ohtani can help them win their first World Series championship since 1988. The team has been one of the most successful in baseball in recent years, but they have come up short in the playoffs several times.
Ohtani's signing is a major coup for the Dodgers, and it is sure to make them one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2023.
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