Overview
- Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million contract defers roughly 97% of the money, paying $2 million annually during the deal and $68 million per year from 2034 to 2043.
- Ohtani’s total 2025 earnings are reported at $102 million, with about $100 million coming from endorsements, merchandise and licensing, placing him second in MLB behind Juan Soto’s $129 million.
- Because of the deferrals, he is not among the Dodgers’ highest-paid players by current salary, even as his contract carries a reported $46 million competitive-balance-tax figure.
- His portfolio now exceeds 20 brands across the U.S. and Japan, with New Balance as his largest pact and new 2025 additions including Beats, Epic Games and Secom, plus a Fortnite inclusion.
- One report said the Dodgers recouped the full value of his deal in his first season through tickets, merchandise and international marketing agreements.