You are only estimating his contract based on his numbers. He is likely going to be the third most popular Japanese player of all time after Ichiro and Ohtani. Marketing potential… “Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking $700 million contract is effectively covered by the massive, unprecedented marketing revenue and corporate partnerships he generates for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reports indicate the team made back the entire contract value in his first season (2025) through global marketing, Japanese corporate sponsorships, and increased ticket/merchandise sales.”