Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, December 9 (Reporter Huang Heng) Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani announced on the 9th that he will join the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the new season. His agency later said in a statement that the new contract lasts for 10 years and has a salary of US$700 million. This number set a new record in baseball history.
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The 29-year-old Shohei Ohtani is both a pitcher and a hitter. He is considered one of the best active players in Major League Baseball and is also the most popular and marketable player in global baseball.
In the 2017 season, Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball as an overseas player. Since then, he has been playing for the team and growing into a superstar. In 6 years in the MLB, he twice won the American League (AL) MVP award, but the Angels never made the playoffs.
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After becoming a free agent at the end of last season, Ohtani Shohei’s whereabouts became a hot topic in the American sports world. His eventual signing with the Dodgers, a super-powerful team, was considered a highly anticipated move. Last season, Ohtani Shohei retired midway due to elbow surgery. He is expected to appear as a hitter next season and as a pitcher in the 2025 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers belong to the National League (NL) of Major League Baseball. This legendary team was founded in 1883 and has won the Major League Championship seven times.
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2023-12-10 10:05:41
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