Shohei Otani: Revolutionizing Baseball with Historic Contract

The chapter delves into the groundbreaking $700 million, 10-year contract signed by Shohie Otani with the LA Dodgers, marking the largest contract in US team sports history. It discusses the unique deal structure, with most of the sum deferred over a 20-year period, and explores the reasons behind this arrangement. The episode emphasizes the significance of a Japanese player like Otani receiving such a record-breaking contract in Major League Baseball, underlining the increasing global presence and influence of international players in the league.