Shohei Ohtani's decade-long contract with the Dodgers will see him earn an average of $432,098 per game, totaling $1.35 million per week. This marks a significant increase from his rookie year earnings of $545,000. Comparisons to Babe Ruth's adjusted career earnings and NFL MVP co-favorite Brock Purdy's annual salary highlight the magnitude of Ohtani's contract, emphasizing his unique and historic status as a player.
Shohei Ohtani will make an average of $432,000 PER GAME over the course of his contract. He’ll make the equivalent of NFL MVP co-favorite Brock Purdy’s annual salary ($870,000) in two games.
In his rookie year, Shohei Ohtani made $545,000. For the next decade, he'll average $70,000,000. "A unique, historic contract for a unique, historic player..."
Shohei Ohtani is going to be making $1.35 million a week for the next decade. https://t.co/N2TVU5EboZ
Shohei Ohtani will make $432,098 per game for the Dodgers. Babe Ruth made $856,850 in his whole career, adjusted for inflation.
If Shohei Ohtani plays all 162 games this season, he’ll make $432,098.77 per game https://t.co/a66kWchUVG
Shohei Ohtani will make an average of $432,098 per game over the course of his decade-long contract 🤯 https://t.co/F7ebDSzCSv https://t.co/zibbXRmfV9