“,”providerName”:”Instagram”,”providerUrl”:”https://www.instagram.com/”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:658,”contentType”:”rich”}, {“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:””This is a unique and historic deal for a unique and historic player,” said Ohtani’s agent, Nez Valero of CAA Sports. he said in a statement. “Shohei is excited to be a part of the Dodgers organization. He is excited to begin this partnership and has structured the agreement to reflect a true commitment from both parties to long-term success.” Shohei and I would like to thank all the organizations that have reached out to us with interest and respect, especially the wonderful people we have gotten to know even more as this process has progressed.\n\n\”Our knows the fans, the media, and the industry at large. have taken a high interest in this process and we would like to express our gratitude for their passion and ongoing consideration. \n\nIt’s certainly historic. Ohtani’s deal is believed to be the largest contract in world sports history, surpassing the $674 million contract that soccer superstar Lionel Messi signed with FC Barcelona from 2017 to 2021. (It also exceeds the roughly $679 million Kylian Mbappé would earn if he signed.)\n\nIn terms of North American team sports history, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 10-4 His $50 million contract extension puts him ahead of former teammate Mike Trout in baseball. In 2019, he agreed to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension with the Angels. “,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”
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\n\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich “},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”In terms of value, it is the largest free agent contract in MLB history at $340 million, surpassing the previous nine-year, $300 million contract signed by Aaron Judge. That’s more than his $60 million contract. 2023 season. This breaks the average annual value record for an MLB contract, set by Max Scherzer with the Mets for the 2022 season for $43.3 million, and tied by Justin Verlander a year later. \n\nDetails about Ohtani’s free agency Manager Dave Roberts was unusually candid during the winter meetings, only revealing that the Dodgers had met with players, and the meeting was mostly sparse. But the past week, and especially Friday, has seen a lot of speculation and contradictory reports about Ohtani’s plans and even where he might be in the world. Until Saturday’s announcement, the general consensus was that the Blue Jays would be the favorites after a late-game rally. “,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Ohtani, who will turn? He turns 30 on July 5th, until his age-39 season in 2033. Locked up. A two-time unanimous MVP, three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, Ohtani is the most impressive two-way player in MLB history. He hit .274/.366/.556 with 171 home runs and an OPS+ of 148 in six seasons with the Angels. On the mound, he posted a 3.01 ERA, 608 strikeouts, 1.08 WHIP, and 142 ERA+ in five seasons (he did not pitch in 2019 due to Tommy John surgery). \n\nHowever, Ohtani will not be able to participate as a pitcher in 2024. He is recovering from right UCL repair surgery in October and will fit in as the Dodgers’ designated hitter next season, slotting in at the top of the lineup alongside NL Most Valuable Player 2nd place Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. . Ohtani finished his best season at bat, leading the AL in home runs (44) and OBP (.412), and leading MLB in slugging (.654) and WAR (10.0, Baseball Reference). I am trying to do. ” type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”
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— MLB (@MLB) December 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES — Consider that “top priority” for the Dodgers has been taken care of — and emphatically so.
“To all Dodgers fans, I pledge to always do what’s best for my team and to always do my best to be the best version of myself,” Ohtani wrote. “Until my last day as an active player, I will continue to work hard not only for the Dodgers, but also for the baseball world.”
“This is a unique and historic deal for a unique and historic player,” Nez Valero of CAA Sports, who represents Ohtani, said in a statement. “Shohei is excited to be a part of the Dodgers organization. He is excited to begin this partnership and has structured the agreement to reflect a true commitment from both parties to long-term success.” Shohei and I would like to thank all the organizations that have reached out to us with interest and respect, especially the wonderful people we have gotten to know even more as this process has progressed.
“We know that our fans, media and the industry as a whole have shown great interest in this process, and we would like to thank them for their passion and ongoing consideration.”
It’s certainly historic. Ohtani’s contract is believed to be the largest contract in world sports history, surpassing the $674 million deal that soccer superstar Lionel Messi signed with FC Barcelona from 2017 to 2021. . (This is also more than the roughly $679 million Kylian Mbappé would earn if he chose to remain with PSG until 2025.)
In terms of North American team sports history, it eclipses Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year, $450 million contract extension. In baseball, he surpassed former teammate Mike Trout, who agreed to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension with the Angels in 2019.
His free agent contract was worth $340 million, the largest in MLB history, surpassing Aaron Judge’s nine-year, $360 million contract prior to the 2023 season. This shatters the average annual value record for an MLB contract, set by Max Scherzer with the Mets for the 2022 season for $43.3 million, and tied by Justin Verlander a year later.
Ohtani, who turns 30 on July 5, is locked up until 2033, his age-39 season. A two-time unanimous MVP, three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, Ohtani is the most impressive two-way player in MLB history. He hit .274/.366/.556 with 171 home runs and an OPS+ of 148 in six seasons with the Angels. On the mound, he posted a 3.01 ERA, 608 strikeouts, 1.08 WHIP, and 142 ERA+ in five seasons (he did not pitch in 2019 due to Tommy John surgery).
Ohtani will not be on the field in 2024 as he recovers from right UCL repair surgery in October, but he will likely fit in next season as the Dodgers’ designated hitter alongside National League Most Valuable Player 2nd place Mookie Betts and others. . Freddie Freeman is at the top of the lineup. Ohtani finished his best season at the plate, leading the AL in home runs (44) and OBP (.412), and leading MLB in slugging (.654) and WAR (10.0, Baseball Reference). I am trying to do.
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, Ohtani’s contract includes what one source called an “unprecedented deferral,” which includes the majority of his annual salary. This was Otani’s idea. He wanted to ease the burden on CBT and cash flow to give the Dodgers the flexibility to be competitive.
There are tax benefits from the postponement, sources told Feinsand, but it was “primarily to allow the team to be successful on the field, because more than anything he wants to win.” Told.
That flexibility will be important as the trade and free agent market begins to move with Ohtani off the table. And the Dodgers still have moves to make, even if they bring in a new superstar. The biggest need is at least a few starting pitchers to shore up the currently thin staff. The biggest trade options are Corbin Burnes of the Brewers, Tyler Glasnow of the Rays, and Dylan Cease of the White Sox, all three of whom are involved with the Dodgers.