Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Signing with Incredible Anime Video

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the Shohei Ohtani signing on Monday night with an incredible anime video on social media.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the much-anticipated Shohei Ohtani signing on Monday night by putting out an incredible anime video on social media.

You can watch it below:

The best in Sho. Welcome to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani!

ロサンゼルス・ドジャースへようこそ、大谷翔平！ pic.twitter.com/7wBuoKZ9ze

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 12, 2023

They also put out written text on the deal as well, which is 10-years and $700 million.

From a portion of that statement:

“Shohei is a once-in-a-generation talent and one of the most exciting professional athletes in the world," said Mark Walter, Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Guggenheim Baseball. "Our players, staff, management and ownership look forward to working together with Shohei to help the Dodgers continue to add, improve and strive for excellence on the field. Together with Shohei, we will work to help grow the number and breadth of people around the world who enjoy the excitement of Major League Baseball.” 

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed two-time American League Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year contract. pic.twitter.com/mggYwgp01i

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 12, 2023

Ohtani instantly makes the Dodgers the World Series favorites, as he'll pair with former MVPs Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts in the lineup. In 2025, he'll return to the starting rotation to help take the Dodgers rotation forward. 

Also from the Dodgers' website:

Ohtani, who will turn 30 on July 5, is locked up through 2033, which will be his age-39 season. A two-time unanimous MVP, three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, Ohtani has been far and away the most impressive two-way player in MLB history. Across six seasons with the Angels, he slashed .274/.366/.556 with 171 home runs and a 148 OPS+. On the mound, he posted a 3.01 ERA with 608 strikeouts, a 1.08 WHIP and 142 ERA+ over five seasons (he did not pitch in 2019 following Tommy John surgery).

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