$700 million. For 10 years. Think about that.
That is exactly the MLB contract that 29-year-old baseball star Shohei Ohtani just signed with the Los Angeles Dodger. This is more money than the entire Detroit Tigers payroll. It is also absolutely insane.
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Not only is Ohtani an incredible pitcher, he is a true powerhouse at the plate too! Just check out these 2023 stats!
At The Plate: AVG .304. 10th. HR. 44. 4th. RBI. 95
On The Mound:
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Regular Season | 10 | 5 | 3.14 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 132.0 | 167 | 1.06 |
Prior to the 2023 season, Aaron Judge signed a nine-year, $360 million contract, which was the richest deal ever made for MLB free agents. That record is surpassed by Ohtani’s deal by $340 million, which is the precise amount of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Padres agreement through 2021.