The 28-year-old two-way superstar signed a one-year, $30 million contract extension to avoid arbitration.
Shohei Ohtani has made baseball history, again.
On Saturday, the 28-year-old two-way superstar and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year $30 million contract extension, avoiding arbitration in his final year before free agency after the 2023 season. It’s the largest single-season salary ever for an arbitration-eligible player. To this point, Ohtani had earned $12.3 million in career on-field earnings, according to Spotrac.
The deal has put Ohtani in a position to be one of the highest-paid players in baseball. Despite the fact that 15 others are slated to earn more on the field, his global superstardom has translated into massive success off the field. Forbes estimates that Ohtani earns $20 million annually in endorsements before taxes and agents’ fees, making him the most prolific pitchman in baseball.
