Why Ohtani Is Worth $700,000,000

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[@willbowden6897]

And now he’s officially worth $700 million for the Dodgers. This video was prophetic

[@heavyweather]

It's 70m a year. That's not bad for baseball 😂

[@prasangurung5253]

Its average in world sport

[@climatepurification]

Pretty impressive for a career .274 batting average. Imagine all those guys in the past hitting that low scratching their heads right now. His pitching is B- at best.

[@templarknight7]

@@climatepurification all those guys didn't have the popularity he has. even if he was batting .200 and had a 5.0 era, if he's bringing in 300M in revenue/year for the team, then from a business standpoint this contract was a steal.

[@FrankHuang19951215]

After watching this vid I think 700M is just cheap

[@Kagemusha08]

I live in Japan and can confirm: he's THE national hero at the moment. People who don't like baseball still have his gear.

[@inathoiehohs8551]

Ohtani also has a huge fan base outside of US and Japan. We literally don't watch baseball except when Ohtani plays.

[@VVV-gu1ls]

日本で見られないのに凄いね。

[@nawannasorn]

I live in Thailand and have been watching his game since he was in highschool. The minute I saw him pitched, I couldn’t move away from the screen. That’s his power.

[@smjbr79]

just curious...how has he contributed to your life or the lives of your fellow countrymen in any meaningful way? he's a hero why? he swings a bat and throws a ball better than most? how in any way does that make someone a hero. He's an entertainer and society values that over real things now unfortunately. Japan could take that 700 billion and clean up their radioactive waste still pouring into the ocean.

[@happyliving1922]

@@smjbr79 America could clean up their waste too, but they'd rather give tax cuts to their billionaire heroes.

[@coreyslater5254]

I went to 4 Angels games this year. It's amazing to see how many people travel from Japan just to see him play. He was even hurt for the last three games I saw and everyone in the stands was still there for him.

[@andytypes8271]

Thats pretty crazy and cool lol. I hope he stays healthy.

[@Danielscottrhoades]

I remember going to a game in the late 00's when they played the Mariners and seeing the Japanese fans coming out in full force to see Ichiro play on an otherwise pretty mediocre team. I love the passion of Japanese baseball fans. The behavior of the Angels fans on the other hand was pretty shameful. A group of Ichiro fans stood up wearing shirts to spell out I-C-H-I-R-O and in response, Angels fans started throwing food and aluminum bottles at them...

[@evilzilla4053]

If that's true which I don't doubt you he will sign west coast so his fans can still see him Angels still have a chance

[@daddy2577]

I dont even watch baseball or keep ups with it like that but I know I want to go see ohtani play in person

[@kimyona9746]

​@@evilzilla4053probably dodgers or diamondbacks or mariners

[@CZsWorld]

At this point the aliens are gonna make contact with us just to make an offer to Ohtani.

[@Tac-frums-backwards]

No comments?

[@kyleferguson4236]

Yea right...everyone knows aliens play baseball WAYYY better than us 🙄

[@joshpalmer8171]

We need a horror history on the angels 😳

[@ogghostcrusher787]

lol

[@Newcoalition]

CZsWorld x Baseball Doesnt Exist collab?🫢🤔

[@alecmonaghan1160]

It's actually insane seeing someone reach unfathomable levels of fame and wealth and remain virtually the exact same person they were before. Are we sure he wasn't created in a lab? Truly the most special baseball player and, at this point, all around athlete I think this world has ever seen.

[@FoxxyBrown1111]

Nope.He plays baseball. No chance in track, football, etc... Actually Bonds (and no, I am no fanboi of arrogant roid head) was better in baseball. So he isnt even the best in his sport... Talk some (era adjusted) ancient Greek Olympians, or Bo Jackson, or Jim Thorpe, or Ali, or... then we would have a debatte about the best all around athlete ever. Its always funny how every decade has a new "best ever" blablabla. Sorry, but they dont come by a dozen.

[@mrevilducky]

Lionel Messi?

[@dlo3695]

⁠@@FoxxyBrown1111I bet you a track athlete can’t hit a mlb baseball, let alone pitch quality innings, so what is even your point?

[@FoxxyBrown1111]

As I said: Othani is not the best all around athlete. But what is yours? What have my skills in various sports to do with Ohtani? And, btw, Ohtani is not even the best baseball player (that is Bonds, arrgant roid user or not), heck he isnt even the best player on his current team, and soon he is about to post max 6 WAR a season. Got the point now? Got it? @@dlo3695

[@eshoosca]

@@FoxxyBrown1111 Ohtani is better than Bonds. You have to keep in mind that Ohtani is not only one of the most dominant hitters, but also one of the most dominant pitchers. If we’re talking purely hitting, Bonds is better. However, Ohtani is the better overall athlete.

[@fromulus]

This guy really can't be beat. Between his unbelievable talent, and his unbelievable likability, it's no wonder he's where he is today. I'm a Red Sox fan and Shohei is my favorite baseball player.

[@rynolascavio3381]

um, considering he just had arm surgery, he certainly can get beat.

[@EasyBreezy24]

@@rynolascavio3381 Yes, anybody can be beat, tell us something we don't know. He obviously didn't mean it literally

[@fromulus]

@@rynolascavio3381 brilliant analysis

[@BendyDH]

Also a Sox fan and Shohei single handedly got me back into baseball in 2021 after not paying much attention since my teens

[@rynolascavio3381]

@@EasyBreezy24 Yall are missing the point. It doesnt matter how good a player is if he starts breaking down, and he will continue to break down. Albert Pujols contract probably kept the Angels from being relevant for the past 10 years. And thats a real fear that every owner has. Putting all your eggs in one basket rarely works out.

[@taze27]

You were definitely correct. Ohtani just signed a $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers.

[@jasonkang9634]

Yup he called it!

[@heavyweather]

10yrs... CR is laughing the next 7 years.

[@annoyingrat3710]

Currently, based off of this video, it would seem like a good deal, but with the injuries and length of contract it surely won’t be so great. Let’s see in 5 years when he is 35, what his 2 way production is

[@ronondechek14]

The contract is inflated due to the Dodgers paying his taxes There is also alot of deferred money. Roberts will still find a way to lose in playoffs.

[@Axel10040hehdh]

What do you mean by that?

[@TheHuskyK9]

People were clowning the Dodgers for paying him that $700 million but OHTANI came up with the best idea and decided to defer the majority of that contract AFTER his 10-year is up. That means the Dodgers are only paying him around $2 million per year during the first 10 years and they will pay him back the bulk of it afterwards. Which means that the Dodgers still have enough spending money to get MORE star players. Absolute masterclass and nobleness by the Dodgers and Ohtani

[@maxaus2294]

​@@breadandcircuses8127 yeah kinda scary right , I bet there is a death clause so his family wouldn't miss out and 2m a year is more than enough but sheesh

[@Mori-gm2mc]

That’s absolutely insane…

[@delilah28100]

He obviously doesn't care about money, Ohtani was famous for only spending 4K USD/year when he was a Japan

[@keikomizuta0325]

@@maxaus2294 He is single and I get the impression that his parents in Japan don't want to rely on him financially. In fact, his mother continues to work part-time in a restaurant.

[@robin212212]

Ohtani probably brings in enough additional ad rev from Japan to pay for his salary. Dodgers are basically getting him for free.

[@dazed1nyc]

I'm a lifelong Yankee fan and remember the old stadium days when there was no beer allowed in the right center field bleachers because the bleacher creatures were too rowdy. I've witnessed countless hats and jerseys from opposing teams get tossed onto the field lit on fire in the old stadium. I went to the series opener this year when the Angels came to NY and they were selling Ohtani jerseys in the stadium, in the team store. Outside the stadium, a dude with a little kiosk is one thing, but inside the stadium? Anyone familiar with Yankee Stadium knows that's absolutely unheard of.

[@freemoney9769]

Wow that’s crazy

[@cindymmm11]

Exactly. It’s unheard of.

[@AnimeMemesz]

Crazy to think how big of an impact he has had on baseball. I will be honest I never really had a interest in baseball till I seen some of your videos on his impact as a generational player. Hopefully he can have a long career and solidify his legacy.

[@ryananderson5202]

Hahahahaha

[@13ForLife34]

Yep as a girl I got made fun of by boys that play baseball cause I knew in some cases I knew more about baseball then they did so I really enjoy watching this channel and some other baseball related channels but it is like dang don't make fun of someone cause they like a sport that you play and they may be interested in that sports cause if they are a girl they may want to know more about the sport you play to try to grow closer to you it is not rocket science 🤣 sorry that was a lot of venting I just did so sorry💀💀💀 like I am super sorry for just bombarding you will all that

[@1618Cyrano]

@@13ForLife34 them boys is dumb baseball is for everyone

[@13ForLife34]

@@1618Cyrano I know they kinda still bully me but I am like I can't help I know more then you do about baseball like I am sorry I wanted to be your friend but whatever now some of the boys are like hey you like baseball we can definitely be friends then their are the crazy ones like are like hey you like baseball we can be more then friends if you want of course I am like okay you are like two years older then me wait on me okay🤣🤣🤣

[@climatepurification]

Don't get confused, the skill went low for so several years so anything displaying talent is considered exemplary.

[@shoheisaveus]

I love Shohei so much he’s really the reason why there’s so many new fans of baseball

[@sweatyraider7241]

It's insane how humble the dude is it's unreal GIVE HIM THE BAG

[@climatepurification]

Humble? I've seen that bat flipped so many times and exaggerated on field celebrations. Far from humble but he will be humbled.

[@Vladimirputin11111]

​@@climatepurification Nothing wrong with Celebrations.....

[@vidalrodriguez2001]

The thing that some of these pundits really fail to grasp is that ONE MAN has an entire COUNTRY in the palm of his hands, a country with over 100 million people I might add, not like he’s from slovenia or Iceland!! The economic impact from that alone is something that some people still don’t understand, have no idea why. The next team that signs him WILL get their money’s worth…

[@user-mp2rv5qf1z]

Ohtani's fans are not only from Japan, Canada, and the United States but also from Taiwan and South Korea. The accurate statement is that Ohtani has a large number of fans throughout the entire East Asian region.good choice for dodger.

[@firpomaan5544]

This guy is truly 1 in 8billion. He will rewrite the history books. I've watched sports my whole life and this kid is special Never in our life time again will we see this calibre athlete in baseball.

[@cindymmm11]

Showtime Shohei

[@GoobieWoobie69]

Really hope he can stay healthy and continue to produce at a high level. He’s hard not to route for.

[@ItsGamingFancy]

Like a speedrun?

[@joshuab3715]

I’ve been to 22 Angel games in the past 3 season. Was there to witness his first grand slam. I feel truly privileged to have been able to share so many Ohtani moments in person with my friends and family. He’s truly great.

[@gustafsone]

I was only able to make it to Anaheim once to see him play, and while he wasn't pitching that day, he was the DH. I think he had 4 at-bats, and I remember 3 times he got on base, and 3 times couldn't score because the rest of his team can't hit, lol.

[@krystalissoojung5114]

I mean HE IS.. I have no interest in baseball before, 3-4 hours game try me... but, eversince I heard about Ohtani, I became interest in baseball... he is without a doubt a generational talent, could pitch and hit professionally.. and aside from that he have a goofy, fun and likeable personality and a very humble superstar... I mean we used to see superstar athletes from across different field (nba, mlb, nfl, nhl, football, etc) they got big contract and go flexing, buying mansion, sport cars, expensive jewelry and often times this behaviour become boomerang in the future for them... but Ohtani REALLY different from that, his dedication, work hard, focus and humble personality is a good and best role model for the next generations ❤❤

[@climatepurification]

Somebody that doesn't watch baseball probably would think he's a generational talent.

[@chriscc14]

@@climatepurification you're hating in every comment lmfao what a loser

[@kcaustin904]

@@climatepurification You are the most delusional boomer I’ve ever seen

[@colton88]

@@climatepurification I'd love to hear who you think would be considered generational talent over Ohtani then. I'll be holding my laugh until you comment though.

[@metalhammerm6903]

I was at the game where he threw his last pitch of the season. It was hard to watch but it is a core memory I’ll keep with me forever. Praying for a speedy recovery for Him.

[@sa-jy4ve]

Ohtani is by far the biggest national hero in Japanese history. Getting Ohtani means not only having best baseball player in the world, but also becoming Japanese's favorite team in MLB.

[@snerdterguson]

That may be the biggest exaggeration I've ever seen. "Greatest hero in the history of Japan"?!?! Really? I mean, he's a ridiculously gifted athlete and extremely likable. But how is he the biggest hero in the history of a nation that goes back to 400 AD?

[@Dulcimerist]

Sakamoto Ryoma is by far the biggest national hero in Japanese history. It might be time for you to read up on the history of Japan.

[@vshojo2988]

​@@snerdterguson No, he is the biggest national hero in japan in actual, at least for japanese living in the current time. There's lots of heros in history in japan, but they can't be compared to him. That's because we have never lived in that past time. he is the biggest hero in japan for current japanese.

[@user-wr2qx5fg5l]

@@Dulcimeristまじか笑 日本人の誰も坂本龍馬が英雄とか思ってねえよ笑 知ってるか？近々坂本龍馬は日本の教科書から居なくなるんだぜ？

[@TheBatugan77]

​@@vshojo2988 The dude said 'Japanese History '. No one's besmirching Ohtani's current impact. He's great. But history is a whole other topic.

[@AzureVeinTwitch]

honestly hes crazy big. I couldnt care for baseball if my life depended on it, but then i saw Ohtani popping up all over youtube i wanna say 2021-22? and finally bit the bullet to see the video, and boy do i not regret it. He single highhandedly got me into watching baseball. Ill follow that man wherever he goes.

[@fenleydorismond2889]

I wasn’t a baseball fan until i watched this account for the first time, thank you

[@jbs7159]

I went to a few angel games this year even tho I’m a dodger fan but it’s crazy the amounts of people that Ohtani attracts. So many people stand behind home plate just to watch him pitch. It’s incredible. I hope he comes to the dodgers

[@TheBatugan77]

Only thing is, the Dodgers still outdrew the Angels by 10,000+ per game. I like watching Ohtani too, but the Dodgers don't really need him.

[@andyyang4979]

That hopeful thinking got you ohtani.😂

[@joseph6270]

Congrats!

[@arfeloreed]

@@TheBatugan77 and guess who pays him a $700 million dollar contract? Lol

[@howo357]

Lucky bastard

[@Finedeserthouses]

Shohei has been donating money for many different people and projects but giving out 60,000 gloves to elementary schools in Japan recently has added more to his likability for many people. ❤ He is very genuine. He picks up trash still to this day (that was a thing to do in his high school team). His coach in Japan named “His personality” when he was asked what impressed him the most about Shohei during the interview (probably he wanted to ask Shohei’s ability to play) He is so humble and he has been that way all of his life. Any Japanese TV shows I have watched with Shohei in it alone proved that.❤ Shohei is our pride and joy. Everyone in Japan has become his father, mother, grandparents, brother and sister. 😂…although we all wish to be his lover and spouse ❤️ Well, recently we wish we were his dog 🐶🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ We love you and we are so proud of you. Please don’t overwork and hurt yourself again. Take it easy. I know we want more but you have done enough. May God protect you and keep on shining your way with love and light 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@lousycuentista2602]

Can't even fathom how much I love him. 😭♥️♥️♥️

[@JZF629]

He just might be a saiyan

[@Dooooooor]

this is so sweet

[@Corn-Pop.]

dude is good at everything, he's a absolute monster, even if he only comes back at 75% he'll still be one of the best players in baseball

[@user-ir1vr9lx7e]

This aged well. Dodgers just gave him 10 years $700 million

[@alexbro4187]

Really well made video and this is why I always laugh at anyone dumb enough to say it's not worth it to sign Ohtani.

[@stevest8675]

Agree

[@TheBatugan77]

If you want entertainment, sign him. If you want to win, use the money to sign four or five good players.

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

@@TheBatugan77 or be the Rangers and still try to sign him.

[@r.minami7773]

I'm glad that the U.S. has finally recognized Ohtani's greatness. Japan have watched Ohtani since he was 16 years old, so everyone thinks of him as family, so even if Ohtani gets injured or can't play, the Japan people will support him.

[@deprosport7254]

I went to LA on vacation in August and bought tickets to an Angels game just to watch Shohei. He’s the greatest baseball player I have ever witnessed play the game.

[@bobsyoruncle4583]

Finally someone got it right - this analysis nails the whole financial picture with Ohtani, both in terms of his insane real value and his admirable choice to put achievement on the field before money. I'm so tired of all these baseball pundits talking like selling his services to the highest bidder is his top priority when it's probably at the bottom of his list! He knows he will make more money wherever he plays than he could ever spend, so for him it's obviously about being on a winning team in a location that suits him. He understands that without being on a team with a strong roster he won't see the post season, and those other 39 players have to be paid as well - so you can guarantee that he will take less money to play for a team with a deep lineup than get more money from a team with a questionable supporting cast. Don't be surprised if he doesn't sign a long term deal - I'm sure the fate of teammate Mike Trout is not lost on him. Lengthy contracts are signed for optimizing financial return and stability, and I don't think either of those are of particular concern to Shohei.

[@alexbro4187]

But wouldn't make sense to sign short-term deal when he could just add in player opt-outs to a long-term contract so that after 3 or 4 years he can opt out if he wants. He doesn't need to but it would be dumb not to.

[@TheBatugan77]

​@@alexbro4187 Why would I want my team to offer him opt outs? Just so he can jerk my team around in 3-4 years? Fk that.

[@thefakeaccent]

its easy to think that he's overhyped or that people aren't justified for taking part in the mania. But think about it: the Babe Ruth of our time, possibly even better than Babe Ruth, and he's got an entire country backing him. It makes sense he's as big as he is, and I'm super happy I saw him hit and pitch live

[@snerdterguson]

He is overhyped. Because people say things like "possibly even better than Ruth". And I take part in the mania. I love Ohtani, I'm in awe of what he can do. But he's been in the league for 6 years, and has played the full year as a two way player a couple times. He is not anywhere in the vicinity with Ruth as a hitter, or as a pitcher. He does both once every 6 games, when he's starting, and for 6-7 innings at that. Realistically, he is a two way player 1/9 of the time he plays, the rest of the time he is a DH. A very good DH, but a DH none the less. A position that did not exist in Ruth's era, or surely he would have been the Red Sox DH on days he didn't pitch. Let his career play out, THEN start comparing him to Tue legends of the game. The he won't be getting overhyped.

[@arturoflash]

@@snerdterguson He is better than Babe, he is consistently pitching and hitting in the same seasons, he is in the top parts of the leaderboards in both categories when the competition is higher. Shohei is better than Ruth

[@johnsepulvedacruz6428]

​@snerdterguson he's better and it's not close. You need to do research on who Babe Ruth was playing against. Comp matters and ohtani is doing it In a Era where alot of races are playing and are elite. Ohtani is faster, and a better pitcher. Offensively theirs a debate because of what I said. But numbers show Babe was better but put ohtani in that Era he will be wayy better than Ruth easily 60+ homeruns

[@sendo__]

​@@snerdtergusonsit down grandpa

[@stevest8675]

He is the modern day Babe Ruth. Showtime Shohei

[@thebigcnel]

Those numbers are absolutely mind boggling. Excellent video.

[@me18guy]

As someone who went to a game for the sole purpose of seeing ohtani play, i agree

[@e.m8817]

I cannot agree more with you. The guy is probably worth a billion dollars. The best athlete of our generation!!

[@jumomediacorp]

this guy got it 100% right. this man made an amazing video.

[@cameronjuntti4749]

I’ve made it a point to see him at least once a year when he comes to Texas. Watched him drop dong on my boys in Houston in 2022, then watched him absolutely nuke a few in Arlington this year. He’s 100% worth the price of admission on his own.

[@campingking9784]

I live in Austin and went to a few Houston games this year because they were on the weekend. I regret not going to Arlington..the TEX series in June was historical!

[@austinwoodward1025]

I went to a angels vs Orioles just to see him pitch and I witnessed a performance. He almost hit for the cycle and him to go off pitching wise too. He’s insane.

[@aninjaguardian]

This video is gonna blow the fuck up in views. Predicted Ohtani's payday 3 weeks ago and he deserves every single dollar, Ohtani is the GOAT

[@luismiguelmayo]

Mr. Ninja. Shohei's triple crowns at all times are pitching, batting and humanity.

[@ZandyUEFN]

As long as he doesnt let the injuries fuck him up to much. He'll dominate for many many many years. It isnt even close. He is just another level

[@ShortyG724]

Dude big props, this is a pretty in depth video and something I hadn’t even thought of before

[@InterestinggStoriess]

Crazy how he can make so much content about a sport that doesn’t exist 😱

[@justinllamas1]

how many of us are back here after his new contract was reported to be 700M ?

[@jp24-]

he called it

[@mariokart9227]

One thing people don’t mention when Japan was facing elimination against Mexico in the wbc who led of the 9th with a double then scored the game tying run? Ohtani bro was clutch hitting and pitching. I was rooting for Mexico and I’m still salty about that.

[@lol-wm9nj]

holy shit bro predicted

[@joesigh]

This makes me respect Ohtani so much more

[@Finedeserthouses]

Did you know that Ohtani donated 60,000 gloves to elementary schools in Japan recently not to mention he has donated so much for many people and organizations already? Among the gloves he donated, 1/3 of them were for lefty. He is so thoughtful and genuine ❤

[@lukeblackmon7507]

I started watching baseball cause of ohtani and I’m sure I’m not the only one

[@88heiling]

0:43 Fun fact: Both Ohtani and Messi share the unique quality of being two-way players. Messi is known for his exceptional abilities as both a playmaker and a goal scorer in football/soccer. He has the vision and creativity to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, while also possessing the skill and precision to score goals himself. And like Ohtani, Messi is known for his humility, making them true legends in their respective sports.

[@cindymmm11]

2 legend

[@Centzzzz]

They saw this video and were like 'yep, 700 is the right number' and just signed him

[@MayitosPictureBox]

Went to see the Cubs play against the Angels in Anaheim and oh man, the amount of fans that bought his merch was INSANE. Everywhere I turned I saw loads of Ohtani jerseys being worn. Hope that the Cubs are able to scoop him up!

[@lorenzo_1016]

bro is a fortuneteller🗿🗿

[@forgettablelisa]

Shohei is the most amazing player I've ever seen and I watched every game Albert Pujols played in STL. He's worth every dollar he gets. I hope he comes back healthy and can keep up the 2-way show for us fans because it is the best thing I've ever seen. Unless the Cubs sign him, then boo Ohtani!

[@slinky_malinki5330]

I mean, if anyone deserves the game and obscene amount of money that we're seeing, it's Ohtani. He's just a great guy lol

[@dhook15]

You sir need to go to Vegas immediately

[@johnl.7754]

Or start picking stocks 😊

[@dhook15]

@@johnl.7754 Facts!!!

[@88heiling]

In the pantheon of baseball legends, there exists a figure cloaked in the roiling mists of both Mount Olympus and the Elysian Fields - a dual-aspected demigod wielding thunder in his arm and lightning in his bat. This is no mere mortal at play, but rather the ineffable Shohei Ohtani, a being whose talents whisper of the mythic heroes of old, yet whose flesh and blood anchor him in the temporal realm of mortals. To watch Ohtani pitch is to witness the graceful yet ferocious dance of a tempest. Each throw, a symphonic crescendo that crescendoes in the crash of the catcher's mitt; his arm, a conduit for the raw power of the storm, as Zeus's own bolt, hurls towards earth with precision that defies mere human capability. Batters stand as Sisyphean figures, eternally striving to conquer the insurmountable, to unravel the enigma of his arsenal, only to retreat, humbled by his elemental force. When the bat rests in Ohtani's grip, it transforms into an artist's brush, each stroke a deft sweep across the canvas of the field, painting arcs like the trails of shooting stars that enrapture the spectators in their otherworldly glow. His home runs are not mere hits; they are the embodiment of the cosmic ballet, each swing a manipulation of the very fabric of the space-time baseball continuum, collapsing distances as if the outfield walls dematerialize with the sheer will of his intent.

[@takutakutakkunn5498]

Next year, I will go to the US just watching him.

[@culturalhouse2643]

Damn, this video predicted the future. Ohtani is now $700 million man .

[@charlesw7397]

I'm not really into watching baseball but man, Ohtani rules. If my local team (Rockies) were good enough to get him, I'd probably start watching and going to games lol dude is just that awesome Hope this injury doesn't hurt his career too much. He's on track to become the GOAT if he keeps his performance up. Hope he also starts making the insane amount of money that he deserves!

[@bamesbamesbames]

It would be cool and hilarious to see Shohei in a Rox jersey hittin 500 ft bombs out of Coors Field regularly

[@LordPichuPal]

It is insane putting into perspective just how much money he generates for both himself, his team, and the sport at large. I really hope he keeps it up when he comes back next season, wherever it may be. I don't think I've seen a player so unanimously beloved by everyone no matter who they root for, and so world-renowned that everyone wants to see what he's doing. It's so fascinating getting to see it all unfold right before our eyes like this.

[@piri8281]

ありがとう御座います。大谷選手皆さんの応援📣が力になります。一緒に応援📣よろしくお願いします👏🙏

[@1bz2002]

Ohtanis bringing worldwide attention to baseball. I'm British and have never seen a full baseball game in my life, I don't even know the game and playing rules other than very basics etc. So he single handedly is bringing the most important thing to baseball ball. Peoples eyes, time and viewing that may translate into financial gain for clubs, sponsors and USA baseball. I'd never even heard of him before yesterday. He was in our news channels due to his new contract!

[@kylesteyn7479]

Bryce Harper and Gerrit Cole in one player is CRAAAAZY

[@tonymalagon9644]

Gerrit Cole is a better pitcher than Ohtani. Ohtani doesn't come close to the dominance of Cole.

[@kylesteyn7479]

@@tonymalagon9644 Ohtani has more strikeouts, better OPS against before the injury. I am not saying his better, but you trying to make seem like he isn't a CY young pitcher as well.

[@zenokada2278]

I live in Britain but am half Japanese, I never cared about baseball and didn’t know what a strike zone or any other rules like that were but on the suggestion of my grandparents tried watching the WBC, I kind of enjoyed it so now somewhat follow baseball. I’ve always been a big cricket fan and much prefer it to baseball but I’ll still watch the occasional game. I didn’t become a baseball follower because of ohtani, but him making the Japan team huge was probably a factor in being suggested to watch them and thus creating more following for the whole sport of baseball

[@Vishnudev-jx9rt]

I'm also a big cricket fan but have been watching ohtani for last 3 years

[@Vishnudev-jx9rt]

I'm also a big cricket fan but have been watching ohtani for last 3 years

[@Lucasarg23]

Ohtani is the G.O.A.T!! Pay him wherever he wants!! He totally worth every penny!

[@jak1279]

He's one of the best pitchers and one of the best hitters. He deserves to be paid for each.

[@snerdterguson]

He really isn't one of the best pitchers because he doesn't make 30+ starts like the best pitchers do. He is great when he's out there, but he barely pitches the innings required to qualify for the ERA title. And as of right now, we have no idea if he will ever be even close to what he was. Smart teams will stay far away from a long term deal with him. Most I would do right now is 2-3 years 100 million. Because he is worth nearly that as a DH, so if he doesn't pitch again, you aren't getting crushed on the value.

[@Passinoutsticks]

@@snerdtergusonBOOM! Facts, sir! People are braindead that don’t realize this contract will COMPLETELY smother ANY team he goes to. If he gets hurt pitching, he can’t hit. If he gets hurt hitting, he can’t pitch. If ANYTHING goes wrong in his rehab next year, you’re paying him exorbitant amounts of money without a return on your investment. Four years MAX is all anyone should give him til he gets back on the mound!

[@Slackey4318]

Did miss the main point of the video? Just having Shohei on the team means a boatload of money in ad revenue from Japanese companies, merch sales, etc. As stated in the video, before he even stepped foot in MLB, Angels probably already paid off his yearly salary in the extra interest he generated. They then made the equivalent to his yearly salary every 5 games. That was rookie Ohtani, not unquestionably the best player in all of baseball Ohtani.

[@kpsjtr665]

​@@Passinoutsticks No team is going to invest in Ohtani's abilities alone. He is more popular in Japan than the children of the Imperial family or any athlete, many media outlets feature him at the top of major news stories every day, and the equipment and clothes he uses sell out quickly. The team that acquires Ohtani will surely get a huge amount of Japan money. Incidentally, whether they acquire Yamamoto, Imanaga, or any other Japanese player, they will not have the same economic impact as Ohtani, so their investment will only be recouped through their ability and success.

[@Passinoutsticks]

@@Slackey4318 and how did that work out?.. That’s what I thought.

[@shinykarp]

I just relized that this video was made before his contract

[@mirikaku5811]

Prophetic 😂

[@josephhall1049]

In Sydney Australia where AFL and NRL reign supreme, I started watching MLB because of Ohtani

[@seoulman912]

You were absolutely correct and the Dodgers agreed with you.

[@jasonnalls6404]

This channel single handedly got me watching baseball again. Keep up the great work!

[@RainbowXplosionn]

This coming out 3 weeks ago is absolutely wild

[@MrBestard]

Someone has the formula

[@glennburney8761]

This is so well-researched and edited, it's as mind-blowing as Shohei is!! Bravo BDE, you are an awesome force!!

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Ohtani’s manager forwarded this video to the Dodgers as negotiations and worked

[@GodMcQueen]

*For someone such as myself from the UK who had no idea about what was going on in the world of baseball, this was very informative.* *Cheers.*

[@Personplacerthingz]

This has aged extremely well

[@feelincrispy7053]

I love how BDE’s voice cadence sounds like it continuously going up and up like he goes to be screaming by the end of the video but it just never gets there lol

[@NyxInfernal]

It's gonna be a good year for us LAD fans, I can feel it.

[@hamzar_2428]

Dude just signed for $700mil u called it😂

[@BryanChance]

You called it right $700 million! :-)

[@user-rw5gy4og5n]

Shohei really did sign for 700 mil what a prediction

[@justintillitt]

It's crazy that you put this video out before he shocked the world with a 700 million Dodger contract this weekend. You are a magician

[@bockstaboi6638]

You literally get all of Japan watching your team and buying Ohtani jerseys

[@thedreamsoldierful]

Not just Japan, a huge fan base throughout Asia. Like Manny Pacquiao had

[@bockstaboi6638]

@@thedreamsoldierful better than Manny by far

[@debbysmith7322]

it was so cool seeing shohei play and I saw him hit his 30 homerun

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Ohtani got people like me actually interested in baseball

[@A1Cferfer]

This aged like fine wine.

[@JaviIsGoated]

This aged well

[@SlidinPonyCrew91]

Coming back to this after he signed for that much is crazy 😮

[@bobafettman6941]

Angels fans shouldn’t be mad considering how much of a pay cut he took to win y’all a championship even while being injured and brought your franchise so much money

[@itsssjonathan.]

Bro predicted his 10 year contract with the dodger

[@Summer-pn1wm]

Yup people don’t realize how marketable he is especially in his home country. He has a clean image off the field, he’s a world class athlete, AND to top it off he’s tall and handsome. He literally appeals to every demographic. He’s a marketing directors wet dream. So when a team signs someone like Ohtani, they’re basically making the money back with sponsorships and having the 3rd largest nation by GDP as a fanbase.

[@Summer-pn1wm]

Yes. Everything he touches sells like hotcakes. And public image is very important as a celebrity in Asia.@@breadandcircuses8127

[@kpNov23]

​@breadandcircuses8127 yes almost like jordan. Japan has the samurai mentality. Like USA has cowboy mentality.

[@bekm9939]

One of the most iconic people in sports, in modern day history. He deserves every ounce of recognition and respect. He is unbelievable with his talents and expertise. He is humble and doesn't take his big moments too seriously, in the sense that it is the greatest thing he could accomplish. He knows what he is worth and does an amazing job of displaying that with an immense amount of humbleness, while also displaying his superhuman skills to the rest of the baseball world. Ohtani can go to whatever team he feels fit, but when it comes to just his name, it will be iconic forever. He is an amazing and talented human being with much he has to still display, I wish him luck in whatever he chooses to pursue, I'll be rooting for him along the way. Good luck, Ohtani, may your name live on forever.

[@brendanvillines3715]

THIS AGED SO WELL OMG

[@mirikaku5811]

Wow, prophetic prediction. Right in the money!

[@DaveAmariRoberts]

You are creating great videos all time. I want to thank you as a Japanese fan of your channel🔥⚾️

[@gagepeterson2884]

Bro really called the exact amount lmao

[@fightersfan5363]

Forget 500M, 600M, or 700M, give the man a billion dollar deferred over his lifetime

[@Dulcimerist]

No wonder the Blue Jays have been mentioned as a dark horse candidate for Ohtani. Their parent company is Rogers Communications, who owns Sportsnet and has a virtual monopoly on broadcasting and coverage of Blue Jays games. They also own Rogers Centre. Many of their subsidiaries would earn revenue off of Ohtani playing in Toronto - not just their Blue Jays subsidiary. Ohtani's high school mentor (Kikuchi) is also on the current Blue Jays roster. I still only give Toronto a 1% chance to sign Ohtani, though. Slim chance.

[@TheBatugan77]

I'd say Toronto's chance is slightly lower than 1%.

[@bigpictureguys8415]

I don’t know how true this is but I’ve heard Japanese players don’t like to play with another Japanese high caliber player. It’s a cultural thing to be THE guy on a team. So in a way, the teams that don’t have a significant Japanese player will have a slight advantage

[@Dulcimerist]

@@bigpictureguys8415 Kikuchi is an exception here. Ohtani has actually mentioned that he's interested in being on the same team as Kikuchi. The generalization/stereotype about Japanese players is most likely false, and borderline racist.

[@bigpictureguys8415]

@@Dulcimerist borderline racist? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@exia0616]

​@@Dulcimeristagreed also heard Yamamoto is also keen to play with a fellow countryman in the mlb

[@browninplay]

Best all round player of all time, hands down - I hope his recovery goes well, he's such an awesome person, let alone player, he deserves to play as long as he wants

[@Charlotte__Single__again]

Your consistency and commitment to your craft are inspiring

[@TylerYoungkrantz]

I don't follow baseball much anymore but I'm actively hoping this dude pulls it off.

[@timmyg831]

That’s easy, Shohei brings in the huge advertising revenue, product purchasing, increased seats per game, global viewing, etc. He’s like a prime Jordan in global marketing or close to it. That’s why he’s worth so much.

[@user-ru4rd6mg8w]

Otani can be found everywhere in Japanese cities. There are posters, giant visions, advertisements, and more. Even when he is unable to play due to injury, news programs are full of special features on him. The way Otani is treated in Japan is god-like and insane. However, this treatment is by no means an exaggeration. A six-hour WBC special program will be broadcast on New Year's Eve this year. Baseball's popularity in Japan is insane and unrivaled by other sports. And the symbol of that is Otani. Not long ago, it was Ichiro, and even earlier, Shigeo Nagashima and Sadaharu Oh. Modern Japan has always been associated with baseball.

[@rustyshackelford4224]

Such Idolatry. Why is baseball ridiculously popular in Japan again?

[@user-ru4rd6mg8w]

@@rustyshackelford4224 It's an accumulation of history. In Japan, baseball is sometimes considered sacred. Take a look at the highlights of this year's Japan Series champions, the Hanshin Tigers, and the victory parade. I can see the enthusiasm. The Hanshin Tigers' victory parade was visited by one million people over two days.