Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout are among the world’s top athletes, each with a long list of epic accomplishments. Well paid, too. Ohtani has cashed in on his success, agreeing to a $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is almost assuredly the biggest deal in the history of the four major North American sports. Ohtani joins an exclusive list of sports stars with financial records to go along with their record-breaking numbers on the field.