World Series 2025: Ohtani’s $700 Million Contract vs. Kirk’s $58 Million Deal
The World Series 2025 kicks off with a clash between two of the MLB‘s top teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays. It’s a great time to compare the massive salaries of stars like Shohei Ohtani and Mexican baseball player Alejandro Kirk.
On December 10, 2023, the Dodgers announced Ohtani’s arrival with a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract. Ohtani has proven himself an exceptional talent both on and off the field. He even proposed deferring $680 million of his contract, receiving $68 million annually from 2034 to 2043. This move gives the dodgers financial flexibility to sign other key players.
Catcher Alejandro Kirk has been vital to the Toronto Blue Jays for four seasons. As of his impact, the team renewed his contract in March 2025. The Mexican player signed a five-year,$58 million deal. so, how does his salary stack up against Shohei Ohtani’s?