"Otani should receive more than $1 billion, $700 million in low annual salary", the first 50-50 ML to enter the fall baseball league for the first time in his life...More than expected
Oct 04, 2024
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The Dodgers will enter the National League (NL) Division Series with the San Diego Padres from the 6th (Korea time). San Diego defeated the traditional powerhouse Atlanta Braves with two wins in the wild-card series and passed the first gate.
The Dodgers have a home advantage to host Games 1 and 2 and 5.
Game 1 will be held at Dodger Stadium at 9:38 a.m. on the 6th. Jack Fleherty will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers and Dylan Sheese for the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are starting Yamamoto Yoshinobu and San Diego are starting Darvish Yu. The prevailing analysis is that the Dodgers dominate the lineup and San Diego is strong on the mound.
Ohtani will also play as a designated hitter for the leadoff in the postseason. Ohtani, who had a historic season, finished the final game against the Colorado Rockies on the 30th of last month and moved his team this year, but my attitude toward the game has not changed. I didn't try to hit on purpose, but I tried to get the best results in every at-bat. So I think the batting in the second half of the season could have been better"The regular season is now over. The cumulative performance of the season is no longer important. I will maintain my current condition and focus throughout the postseason."
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The Dodgers plan to reach the World Series with Ohtani, who showed off his career-high offense.
In the meantime, Ohtani's performance is more than a ransom this year, drawing attention.
FOX Sports reporter Martin Rogers argued on the 3rd that `The $700 million man who is someone underpaid' in an article titled `The $700 million man who is paying a low salary' considering Ohtani's performance this season and his share in the major leagues.
Journalist Rogers said, `The most transcendent, fascinating, and likable superstar in the Major League is what those who have contributed to baseball's present and future health want from him. 'I'm heading towards the end of a season of business with a disrespect based on an exciting story where I'm interested in every move away from the ranking fight and know what's going to happen next,' he quipped.
He then said 'Otani earns $70 million a year, of which only $2 million is taxed, and the rest will be received later and kept. "I signed a contract worth $700 million for 10 years, and I'm underpaid..." he said, referring to the provision of the deferrals.
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According to the Major League Baseball players' union calculation method, Ohtani's face value of $700 million is only about $460 million at the current price. It's still the highest record in major league history, but it's less than $500 million. This is why reporter Martin said Ohtani is underpaid.
Reporter Martin said 'Yes. Ohtani is getting a low salary compared to what he does. There is no player more meaningful to the Major League than Ohtani. 'Ohtani is playing pitching and hitting with his hard-to-believe skills, and he achieved his dream of becoming a major league player this season by executing hits and steals with the same level of outstanding ability. Nevertheless, he is receiving a low salary. Forget $700 million. Does Ohtani bring intangible value to Major League Baseball worth $1 billion? It should be considered that way. It could be more than that.'
In other words, Ohtani should be valued at more than $1 billion, not $700 million.
jhno@sportschosun.com
