Shohei Ohtani’s Contract Leaves Patrick Mahomes, Other Sports Stars Flabbergasted
As news of Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign with the Dodgers for $700 million broke, current and retired athletes shared their reactions on social media.
Ohtani, who announced his new team on his Instagram page, joins the Dodgers after spending six productive seasons with the Angels.
While responding to retired NFL star J.J. Watt’s post about the news, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes weighed in. The two-time Super Bowl MVP was in shock at the value of Ohtani’s groundbreaking deal.
Ohtani’s unmatched two-way talents have resulted in 171 home runs and 437 RBIs at the plate, plus a 38-19 overall record with a 3.01 ERA and 608 strikeouts from the bump.
The richest contract in North American sports history left current and former star athletes in awe of the new benchmark.