how much does ohtani make a year

Shohei Ohtani's total earnings in 2025 are approximately $102 million per year. However, his MLB salary from the Los Angeles Dodgers is only about $2 million annually due to the deferred structure of his $700 million 10-year contract, where most of the salary ($680 million) is deferred until after 2034. The vast majority of his income, around $100 million, comes from endorsements with global brands such as New Balance, Seiko, and Porsche Japan. This makes him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world largely due to his marketing appeal rather than his active salary from baseball.