Shohei Ohtani has been an MLB sensation since his arrival. The Japanese star has become one of the most prized players because of his pitching and batting skills. As he brings a lot to the table, every big team wants him onboard. In his last season with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani is expected to turn free agent after the 2023 season. Given the exceptional game of the two-way phenom, everyone makes predictions regarding his future. Lately, Ohtani’s teammate Mike Trout revealed his thoughts on Sho-time’s offseason contract.
Given that Trout said these on a public platform, it attracted reactions from baseball fans. They joined the conversation with their assumptions about the case.
Mike Trout predicts Shohei Ohtani will get more than $500 Million in the free agency!
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Trout has been a star of the league himself. He is also on a big contract worth 426.5 million with the Los Angeles Angels. Also, being a teammate and close friend, Trout has a fair idea about Ohtani and his contract. Recently, he addressed the same during a conversation with another MLB star Mookie Betts, on his talk show. Talkin’ Baseball shared a clip from the talk show. The caption read, “Mike Trout thinks Shohei Ohtani is gonna get anywhere between $500 to $600 million in free agency this offseason.”
Mike Trout thinks Shohei Ohtani is gonna get anywhere between $500 to $600 million in free agency this offseason pic.twitter.com/kSYE9QaLjz
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 21, 2023
The prediction from Trout could eventually be true because of the season Ohtani is having. The 28- year-old is leading the charts with his batting. He has scored 49 runs and has 58 RBIs at an average of 0.292. He is also leading the HR charts with 24 home runs.
Not only this, Ohtani has a win-loss record of 6-3 while pitching at an ERA of 3.13. He has also claimed 117 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.04. He has also got the maximum votes from fans for the All-star team. Fans also predict him to win the MVP award this season. As fans are involved in everything around the player, they had their reactions to comments on his contract.
Baseball fans add to the competition with diverse predictions regarding Ohtani’s future team!
Undoubtedly, Ohtani is one of the most adored MLB players. Now when the opportunity has come for different teams to have him in the squad, fans have joined in the conversation. Reacting to Trout’s comment, they reiterated the same with diverse predictions about his future team.
first 600mil contract player incomming
— memodokkan93 (@genzo931) June 22, 2023
with the dodgers
— bullpen blows (@ShoheiToLAD) June 21, 2023
As long as it’s not the Mets
— Smoke (@Bigsmoke311) June 21, 2023
Everyone wants him!
Future Dback Ohtani!
— E (@ShOuldntNeed2) June 21, 2023
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Ontani will sign with the Dodgers for $50M a year for 20 years. A total value of $1 billion.
— House, Ph.D. (@jhanrealtor) June 22, 2023
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Fans have their reasons for these predictions. But because of the competition in the market, anything can happen. What are your assessments of Ohtani’s contract? Please share your answers with us!
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