Two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani is a superstar. Check that, he’s a super duper megastar. Not only is he one of the best players in MLB, but he’s one of the most marketable athletes of all-time. Wherever he goes, dollars follow. With all that in mind, it was clear months ago that Ohtani was on track to set a new standard in the MLB free agent market, just as his teammate Mike Trout did years ago.
Originally, reports indicated that Ohtani could earn the first ever $500 million MLB contract. Trout’s contract, which was the largest contract in North American sports history when he signed, ended up being 12 years, $426.5 million.
But Ohtani wound up signing for $700 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-way star announced on his Instagram Saturday.
Here are some of the other biggest contracts in North American sports history.
MLB Winter Meetings:Live free agency updates, trade rumors, Shohei Ohtani news
HOT STOVE UPDATES: MLB free agency: Ranking and tracking the top players available.
Biggest contracts in North American sports history:
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (NFL) – $450 million* (not fully guaranteed)
Patrick Mahomes earned this contract in 2020 after winning his first Super Bowl, a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Since then, Mahomes has led his team to three consecutive AFC Championship Games as well as two Super Bowls and one Super Bowl victory. Oh, he also earned another MVP award along the way.
Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout (MLB) -…
