Shohei Ohtani is introduced in Dodger blue

(14 Dec 2023)

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Los Angeles - 13 December 2023
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1. SOUNDBITE (English) Andrew Friedman, Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations:
"We couldn't be more thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani."
2. Shohei Ohtani putting on Dodger jersey and hat in presentation

STORYLINE:
Shohei Ohtani was introduced with his new team, The Los Angeles Dodgers.

An electronic sign flashed “Welcome to the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani” in English and Japanese above the stage. Ohtani thanked controlling owner Mark Walter, team president Stan Kasten, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, general manager Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts.

A unique two-way star as both a hitter and pitcher, the 29-year-old Japanese sensation left the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent after six years. He’s moving 30 miles up Interstate 5 after the Dodgers won out over the competition by offering a $700 million, 10-year contract in a deal announced Monday.

The two-time AL MVP has a .274 batting average with 171 homers, 437 RBIs and 86 stolen bases along with a 39-19 record with a 3.01 ERA and 608 strikeouts in 481 2/3 innings. Ohtani has 34.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR), per Baseball Reference.

Ohtani’s unusual contract calls for annual salaries of $70 million and of each year’s salary, $68 million is deferred with no interest, payable in equal installments each July 1 from 2034-43. He also can opt out of the deal if either Walter or Friedman no longer is with the team, a person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced.

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