Shohei Ohtani, the most coveted free agent in Major League Baseball (MLB), announced his agreement with the Dodgers, with whom he will sign a record $700 million contract over 10 years. “This is a unique and historic agreement for a unique and historic player,” he said. Nez Balelothe agent of the Japanese, 29 years old, with a formidable talent for pitching and hitting.
The agreement between Ohtani and the Dodgers was confirmed after days of speculation about where he would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. The sum that he will receive represents 64% more than the previous maximum in the MLB, in force since 2019 between Mike Trout and the Angels: $426.5 million over 12 years.
Thus, over the next decade, Ohtani will earn $432,000 for every game he plays with the Dodgers. His dominance was recognized, unanimously, with the MVP award in 2021 and 2023, while he finished second in the voting in 2022. This season’s recognition was not even overshadowed by his elbow injury at the end of August and another muscle discomfort at the beginning of September.
“To all the fans and everyone involved in the world of baseball, I apologize for taking so long to make a decision,” Ohtani said in a statement. “I am committed to always doing what is best for the team and to continue giving everything to be the best version of myself. Until the last day of my playing career, I want to continue working hard not only for the Dodgers, but for the world of baseball.” , anticipated the Japanese.
The great unknown that floats around Ohtani centers on the fact that he has not even played a game of playoff. And the Angels, owned by the businessman Arturo Morenothey never surpassed third place in the Western Conference, not even during Trout’s era, accompanied by a disappointing group of secondaries.