“The figures you hear mentioned, whether that be $50 million, $60 million, he will set a new standard.
This season, he’s currently in the top three in both categories — Ohtani is doing things previously thought to be inconceivable in the sport.
Steph Chambers/Getty Images“[Ohtani] increases interest in Japanese baseball — who’s going to be the next Ohtani?” Fellenzer said.
It increases interest in Japanese baseball here.
Ohtani receives his 2021 American League MVP trophy alongside his teammate and three-time MVP outfielder Mike Trout.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
” University of Southern California, America, Hokkaido Nippon, Japan