Shohei Ohtani’s Mind-Boggling $700 Million Deal Prompts Jimmy Connors to Draw a Staggering Parallel

Shohei Ohtani shocked one and all when he signed a massive contract worth $700 Million. It is one of the most-valued contracts in the sporting history, let alone MLB. With a 10-year deal, Ohtani will join the Los Angeles Dodgers after he became a free agent. His massive deal has caught the eyebrows of the sporting world. Even American tennis legend, Jimmy Connors was mesmerized by the magnitude of this deal.

Connors has been active in the sporting world and often shares his views on trending topics. Recently, he opened up about Ohtani’s greatness while talking about his contract. Further, he also compared him to baseball legend, Babe Ruth.

What did Jimmy Connors say about Shohei Ohtani?

Hours ago, a new episode of the famous podcast, ‘Advantage Connors’, was released. In the show, Connors dived into the news of a different sport that made the headlines since it is the off-season in tennis. They discussed Ohtani’s massive multi-million dollar contract and compared him with another baseball icon, Babe Ruth.

Talking about this, Connors said, “I love it, and here’s why. He produces, he produces on both sides. It not only pitching but also in I mean, I mean, how often do you find a pitcher who’s a hitter like that?”  

Further, he went on to add, “Who’s done that since Babe Ruth right. And now but you know, you look at Babe Ruth and you know, he’s out partying every night, you know, and doing everything and then he gets up and he’s pitching he’s bad. And he’s hitting you know, knocking balls out of the stadium.”

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Despite the massive multi-million dollar contract, Ohtani has an interesting breakup of this contract and will only get paid a paltry sum during the duration of his contract. It is believed that he has agreed to this bizarre breakup that is unheard of in the sporting world. Let’s look at how his deal spreads out.

Massive deferred value in Ohtani’s contract

The total value of the baseball star’s contract amounts to $700 Million. However, it is revealed that Shohei Ohtani will receive only $2 Million per year during the period of his contract. This leaves him with $680 Million as deferred earnings.

After his contract ends, Ohtani will receive $68 Million per year for 10 years. This covers the remaining part of the contract, which he’ll earn as deferred earnings. The nature of the contract is surprising and Ohtani has agreed to this format.

Nonetheless, Dodgers fans have nothing to complain about, having a star join their ranks. Can Shohei Ohtani succeed with this team? Jimmy Connors surely believes in him, but do you? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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