KYODO NEWS - 22 hours ago - 13:09 | Sports, AllTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his agent's office said Saturday. The contract smashed the MLB record for the highest total value of $426.5 million, previously owned by Los Angeles Angels outfielder teammate Mike Trout, Forbes magazine reported, with a record annual average value of $70 million, surpassing Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer's record of $43.33 million. "Until the last day of my playing career, I want to continue to strive forward not only for the Dodgers but for the baseball world," Ohtani said. Ohtani's signing with the Dodgers is expected to continue to bring in Japanese tourists and businesses to southern California in the coming years. Related coverage:Baseball: MLB winter meetings end with Shohei Ohtani still unsignedBaseball: Dodgers manager Roberts reveals meeting with OhtaniBaseball: Rangers, Mets, Red Sox turn focus away from Shohei Ohtani: report

Source: Forbes December 10, 2023 05:39 UTC