Ohtani leads MLB with $100 million in endorsements

Shohei Ohtani is making headlines with his impressive earnings this year. He is expected to earn about $100 million from endorsements alone, which is separate from his salary. In Tokyo, Ohtani’s presence is everywhere. His face is featured in advertisements at airports, on billboards, and across various media. He promotes a range of products, from shoes and skin care to airlines and watches. According to a report from Sportico, Ohtani and Juan Soto are the first MLB players projected to make $100 million in one season. Soto's earnings include $7 million from endorsements, a $75 million signing bonus, and a $47 million salary, totaling $129 million for the season. Ohtani's total includes $100 million in endorsements and a $2 million salary. His contract with the Dodgers allows for $68 million of his salary to be deferred each year over ten years. This brings his total for the season to $102 million. Other players trail far behind Ohtani in endorsement earnings. Bryce Harper, from the Philadelphia Phillies, ranks second with an estimated $10 million this season. Blake Snell of the Dodgers is third, with total earnings of $65.6 million, which includes a $52 million signing bonus and endorsements.