At some point, he will discuss his pending free agency, but that didn’t stop others from pondering what might happen when the most unique talent in MLB history hits the open market.
SEATTLE — At some point, Angels star Shohei Ohtani will entertain the idea of talking about his pending free agency, and what it could mean to the finances of baseball.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman simply called him a unicorn with a price that can’t be quantified. But quantifying how much Ohtani deserves isn’t simple or straightforward. How does one create a number that considers his value as a pitcher and a hitter? Whichever route Ohtani and his representatives at CAA choose, the winning suitor will be making a substantial financial commitment. The $426.5 million, 12-year deal signed by Angels star Mike Trout or the $360 million deal signed last offseason by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge might look minor in comparison.
“As a fan of baseball, it’s just amazing to watch what he’s able to do,” Freeman said. “I know what it takes to be a hitter and how much work and preparation and mindset you’ve got to do to do that every single day. And this man, every five days, is pitching too. I don’t understand it. I don’t even know how to put a number on that. We’ll all find out together.”
“Just that you’re facing Shohei, which is kind of fun,” Tucker said. “Whenever you have a very good pitcher out there on the mound that’s very competitive. It’s a little more fun.”
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