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Sportico Projects Shohei Ohtani to Earn $125 Million in Endorsements in 2026

The Dodgers star’s off‑field income dwarfs his $2 million 2026 salary under a heavily deferred $700 million deal.

Overview

  • Sportico projects Ohtani will take in about $125 million from endorsements in 2026 versus a $2 million Dodgers salary.
  • Sportico previously reported he earned $100 million in a single year from endorsements, a level only Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Stephen Curry have reached while active.
  • Ohtani is reported to have roughly 20 brand partners, including Hugo Boss and Fanatics.
  • He signed a 10-year, $700 million Dodgers contract in December 2023 that pays a nominal $2 million annually through 2034 with $68 million per year deferred until 2043.
  • Juan Soto’s reported $765 million Mets agreement now tops MLB contract values, providing context for current earnings comparisons.