The Richest Athlete Of All Time Is Asian (Shohei Ohtani)
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I just can't wait to see Ohtani in the playoffs. That will solidify his career. With the Angels, he couldn't do that. I'm definitely getting a Ohtani Dodgers jersey.
Same. I just ordered my jersey today.
Shohei has busted his ass since he was 6 years old and the coaches knew he was gonna be a star by the time he turned 10 but no matter how hard you work you need to be a physical specimen at 6’4 210 lbs to have the complete package. This is a once in every 100 years athlete that can hit for power, throw 101 miles and hour, can run and steal the bases with the speediest players and has an excellent glove to play outfield which he displayed in Japan. This guy is a monster and hopefully he doesn’t get injured too much so he can break some MLB records.
He has been breaking records after records since he came.
Corbin Carroll ( Rookie of the Year for the Diamonbacks) whose mother is from Taiwan, is a small guy. Tim Lincecum who’s half- Filipino is a small guy.
Cheer for showtime Shohei
Shohei started to play Baseball when he was in the second grade 9 years old. His parent never pushed him, the first three years he would only play on weekends.
6’4 and 210Ibs was his stats when he entered the fighters..at 18 years old…as you can see he is a different “monster” now 😂
Otherwise, you pretty much got him right..😊
Naoya Inoue aka The Monster is currently cleaning up multiple divisions in boxing.
Shohei is a generational and once in a century baseball player! As a hard-core baseball fan and historian-expert in this sport, Shohei could become the greatest player of all-time, stats-wise, as the overall greatest player, pound-by-pound! He is the greatest 2-way Superstar in baseball history without a doubt!! Let's hope he stays healthy, so he can break many records!
He has the talent of Bonds, Aaron, Mays, Griffey Jr and Ruth!!
bonds had roids, not talent
Agree. Showtime Shohei is fantastic
Shohei Otani (baseball), Naoya Inoue (boxing), Nadaka Yoshinari (muay thai), Tatsuro Taira (UFC), and there are more athletes we should pay attention to.
Lots in soccer too. Two Koreans right now in the top 5 scoring list in the English Premier League (most watched sports league in the world, not just in soccer), Son Heung Min and Hwang Hee Chan. Korea is actually the only country with two players in the top 5 for scoring. Son actually won the golden boot for the premier league a couple seasons ago, and is the captain for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Kaoru Mitoma looks to be one of the biggest upcoming signings for a big club. Kim Min Jae known as one of the best defenders in European football, and plays for one of the biggest clubs in the world (Bayern Munich).
There’s also a lot more in baseball. Hae Seong Kim won the golden glove this past season and is might be the most popular player on the Padres. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the biggest pitching prospect of all time, he is also set to sign a huge contract to play for an MLB team, which might even be the Dodgers.
Its crazy it took only 1 asian athlete to beat all the records in contract in all sports history! Amazing! Fung bros why dont u feature him on your podcast it be really cool!
It's hard to believe that the richest athlete would be a baseball/MLB player. I always thought it would be a soccer player seeing it's probably the most popular international sport.
@@lm-pw9ulin terms of annually I believe Ronaldo makes more. And Mbappe got like a $700m offer just to play for one year for a Saudi club. These Saudi clubs have inflated soccer contracts to an unfathomable degree.
Before they came into the picture, it was probably basketball players that made the most, which makes sense because one great basketball player can influence the outcome of a game to a much greater degree than any other major team sport. But before that, in terms of total contract value, baseball players actually had the most valuable contracts, up until just a few years ago. It was mainly cuz MLB teams actually sign players for 10+ years and whatnot, which isn’t really seen in other sports. Like in the NBA, 3-4 years is considered long-term. All this to say, it doesn’t surprise me all that much, those the $700m figure was a bit more than I expected (mainly cuz of Shohei’s injury). imagine just how much he would’ve been offered had he never gotten injured and had to get TJ surgery… like $1 billion?
Asian sensation
Go Dodger Blue in 2024!❤
Japanese always different shohei, naoya, yuto horigome
and Rui Hachimura
After Covid baseball has become more popular than ever before and the attendance reflect that. Now with Shohei getting the biggest contract in professional sports, all eyes are on Shohei when the baseball season starts.
I don't think this will effect anything when it comes to Asian dudes. Let's face it, do most Asian dudes even pay attention to sports, let alone baseball? I highly doubt it.
Exactly
Maybe Asians don't follow sports but Asian Americans do follow sports! Well at least our family does! Our late mom use to go wild watching pro basketball games 😊
@@pandabear153 Yes, I'm Asian American and I follow the NFL religiously but I know some of my Asian friends don't care much for football or any sports for that matter.
Plenty of great Asian soccer & baseball players, mostly from Japan & Korea, a few young basketball players coming up that have NBA potential ie Keisei Tominaga & Jun Seok Yeo. Also, Arjun Nimmala (Indian-American) is expected to be a star baseball player.
@@annunakian8054 Cool names bro but I'm talking non athletic Asians. Lol!
I have a big crush for Shohei Ohtani. 😍❤️
He's super easy on the 👀 eyes ...😂 probably added to his marketability + contract
@@Alart28, yes. He is handsome. 🩷
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1. No. Aisan doesn't equal to Japanese. Only Japanese are so into baseball. Asian parents still dominantly believe in education.
2. Asians have been in baseball for a long time. Every now and then you see good Asian players in professional baseball. You see more recently. So not surprising to see a very good one. Especially he has been good for a long time.
1. You’re a moron who can’t spell or can’t review his/her typos.
2. Your logic of “Asian* doesn’t equal to Japanese” is plain wrong. Japanese (native) are asian. If you were to say not all asians are Japanese but all Japanese (native) are asian then that’s correct. Does it really need to be said? No, it’s quite obvious. Lol
Not so. Koreans love baseball, too. Jung Hoo Lee just signed a contract with the Giants 6 years for $113M.
Bunch of hapas , Taiwanese and Koreans play in MLB.
@@krnpowr just like Korean play hockey, too. You find them everywhere. But the level of consistency is way lower than Japanese in US pro baseball.
@harrypimentel2247 There have been what? 2 Taiwanese made their names in US pro baseball? It's not even comparable....
Dude yall need to research that all the Japanese baseball players in Japan they are duel focused
He is a very humble person and so is his family. Donate lots of money to charities!
They're is a growing contingent of Asian Americans / Canadians coming into the National Hockey League, which some can argue is even a harder contact sport than football. Jason Robertson in particular is an all star for The Dallas Stars. Another is Nick Suzuki.
Ohtani is a beast. To do what he does at the level he does, he outshines almost everyone in the league.
Shohei is most likely not going to get taxed at CA rates. He is only getting $2 mil a yr for the 1st 10 yrs and $68 mil the next 10. He will probably file residency in another state with no state income tax. I'm sure he has some great accountants that guided him on maximizing the value of his deferred contact.
Go out and support him. Asian pride!!
I support him. Asian unite.
Step 1 : be a 6ft 5 japanese freak
Step2 :be better than everyone hitting and pitching.
Step 3: profit
Don’t forget Yamamoto! Dodgers are getting everyone 😂
Just watch his Japanese teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto will get $300-350M contract soon for the first time playing in MLB.
Didn't realize people watch baseball like that 😂
Oh they’re wayching now! That’s the ‘Shohei Effect’👌🏼🤷🏻♂️
I hadn’t paid attention to baseball since I was living at home with 3 brothers decades ago. Now I check my mlb app several times a day during the season to see if Ohtani is pitching, check his stats, check the standings. I’m looking forward to next year.
A contract like that will draw interest in baseball worldwide, even in places where the game isn't popular like Europe, Southwest-Asia & Africa. Baseball is similar to cricket after all.
In the UK, there is cricket which is similar
@@westq2 Baseball derived from cricket. Just like American football derived from rugby.
Ohtani's career success almost feels like the real life sequel to American Pastime. It's like a come full circle, defying the odds moment.
Very good movie based on true events 👍👍 🎥 🎦 I watched American pastime too a few months back
Japan killing it in 2023. Shohei bagged the biggest contract in MLB. Godzilla Minus 1 is arguably the best movie of the year.
Naoya Inoue- best lb per lb boxer. Japanese and Koreans are putting Asians on the map, making Asians look hip. I'm proud to be Korean-Japanese/American.
Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime miracle player.
He is unique and one of a kind.
Therefore, the value of a baseball team that is handed down from generation to generation increases.
If $$ is the only reason for Asian parents to push kids into baseball or any sport, just don’t.
Can you guys do a video on Naoya “Monster” Inoue… He’s the Shohei Ohtani of Boxing… Thanks, HGT 🎸
Ohtani just need to promote himself better. Be more active on social media, date actresses, appear in movies and shows.
I think no matter what we, the Asian community, will never actually get any recognition due to the social stigma that we face.
If he breaks Barry Bonds's single season homerun record during his tenure, his contract is justified lol..Good to see him get paid though, I'm pretty sure there are reasons why the dodgers were willing to pay him almost 1 billion dollars..Im getting a Dodger blue Ohtani jersey for sure, and I don't even follow the dodgers like that.🤙🏻
Bonds took roids. No one will beat that record without juicing. Also Ohtani is a different player. He bats and pitches which is equal to Bonds greatness.
@@BeeBee-pl9ly Yeah, I was thinking maybe they’re trying to stone 2 birds..But 700 million is insane!😅 Good for him though. Next…GQ magazine! 😂
Best baseball player of all time plus he is asian. He will generate revenues like no other.
He’s getting $2M a year and the rest deferred for 10+ years. Meaning inflation will deflate the overall value of the contract.
He could buy a home in Florida or Texas when he starts making the 68 mill after the 10 year mark and get most of it, sure inflation could affect it
But he also gets 40-50 mill already in endorsements so he really doesn’t need the money now
Plus I really don’t think he wants to be miserable when his high salary contract is the reason that hinders the team from getting good players
He could always get a ridiculously cheap loan for however much he wants if he actually has something to buy or invest in between now and then. That might actually be better than getting the money right now because he could theoretically spend close to that amount of money now, but pay income tax in worthless 2034 dollars when it comes time to pay everything back.
@@Minadarling119 still dont get it tho. hes deferring 68 Mil to 2034 and beyond. In 2034 that 68 mill is probably gona be worth like 50 mil which by that time some average baseball player will probably make, because of inflation.
@@FroZiroo That's fine with him. He wants to win. And deferring that money allows the Dodgers to get other players. He already makes $50M/year in endorsements and gratuities on merchandise- those numbers are only going to go up now that he's with the Dodgers. And then in 10 years, he's going to have nice retirement money. The guy's net worth is going to be over a $1B in 20 years. He won't be suffering financially.
🙏🙏🙏👍💪💪💪 SHOHEI “SHOTIME” OTHANI ⚾️
Nice to Ohtani to make it big time.
Shohei's accomplishments, physique and market demand as an Asian guy has the general public confused. Get over it and accept him for the great baseball player he is. Go Dodgers!!!
when you have that much money, i'm sure he can hire the best tax attorneys and find a way around it.
He gets $2mill/year for 10 years then $68mil/year for the next ten years. Move to AZ or FL (or back to Japan) during those years and saves CA state tax.
@@jeffreypark CA vs Otani will be an interesting court case in 10 years if he does that.
Congrats to Dogers. Finally you can get the WS trophy.
I know it's not entirely "western" in terms of recognition, but (Indian) Sachin Tendulkar had been the highest paid Cricket player in the world for many years, and he's still worth $200M. (Filipino) Manny Pacquiao is one of the first boxers ever (just 2, so far) to get 9 figures in just one fight (the other, Mayweather, who also had the higher payday for their May 2015 fight), and he had total career earnings of above $400M while still being worth $220M as of this year. Technically, the "Pac-Man" still had the highest payday in 1 year over all Asian athletes, earning at least $120M just in 2015 alone... but (Japanese) Shohei Ohtani's contract with the Dodgers blows that out of the water as a whole.
Doctor and engineers, hahahahahahahahah! Momma should have let me be a pro skater.
I support all Asian players. I want all of them to do well. I couldn't care less of their nationalities. We need to support each other.
Ohtani = GOAT
Richard Park (Pittsburgh Peguins RW)
Don't forget Jim Paek also of the Penguins, who got himself a ring during the Lemieux era.
$68M/yr + taxes are deferred for 10 years😉. It only hits him if he's in CA past a decade.
Why do ppl keep emphasizing so much on the "deals." That applies for literally every superstar level athlete. You don't think Lebron is bringing in a ton of "deals" for his team as well? Yet when he signs a huge contract w/ a team, you don't hear anyone bringing that up. Shohei has been doing things that have never been seen before in this sport. Don't try to downplay that
Also Jeremy Lin is a WILD comparison.
Contrary to popular beliefs, baseball is not going to die in the next 20yr. Baseball card dropped badly, but baseball will not. The reason is because baseball is an unorthodox champion. They are loved for being long games. All other sports are chasing for the fast pace adrenaline except baseball. The working class needs a time so they can share the attention 50/50 on and off the court. They chat about anything and take a sip of beer until the pitcher finally throws the ball. You get to know the exact point when to relax and when to get hyped and celebrate. Basketball is the exact opposite, every single moment can be the biggest highlight. There is zero time to chit chat. 100% attention on what is happening on the court. There is no other sport that gives baseball fan this kind of casual pace and transition they hunger.
Dispite being less popular, baseball is more profitable than NBA and NFL. Each team plays 162 games every season.
Baseball is way more popular than nfl
He defered 680 mill
Andrew, Shohei is a great baseball player. However, he is not MLB’s G.O.A.T.
Yes he is not the GOAT until proven but he is heading in that direction. We need playoff appearances and finals, hopefully a chip/s
Japanese←○ Asia?Korean?😂
it won't change much because the Williams sisters play tennis, it doesn't mean Blacks will play more tennis. Baseball is not as popular.
It's still MJ
I bet Ohtani is a closet German-Irish
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Nah, Fung bros, how can you guys label Otani the GOAT?$#%%^£ HE has not won anything commonly called a championship. Until he does, which in my opinion, will be never then he shouldn’t be anything but a filthy rich Japanese dude.
Jung Hoo Lee a Korean MLB player just got a big contract too
Big? 30% of Yamamoto’s…
Are you high?? Richest athlete is who? This guy??
The Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, speaks fluent Japanese because he is half-Japanese. There are more players of Asian descent in MLB than there are in the NBA, NHL, and NFL combined. And these MLBers are actually good ( not scrubs like in other pro sports). This year, Corbin Carrol ( mother is from Taiwan) won Rookie of the Year and Anthony Volpe ( mother is Filipina) won the Gold Glove at SS for the Yankees. There are others: Tommy Pham, Kolten Wong, Ron Darling, Benny Agbanyani etc.
Unfortunately, Dave Roberts speaks very little Japanese. He was asked about it in an interview. I still feel like he can relate to a Japanese person better than a non-Asian person could
He’s not the GOAT. He’s an amazing talent and will be up there. But he’s not the GOAT. Y’all really don’t know baseball at all.
So who’s the GOAT then?
As a football fan (soccer) there is no way this is the biggest in ALL sports history.
It is the biggest sports contract in the world history. The next one is Messi at $674m.