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.