Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Said Shohei Ohtani's Already Grinding After Signing Contract

Ohtani is dedicated to the game of baseball.

When the Dodgers signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, they spoke about him as a baseball player, but also as a person. The team invested a 10-year, $700 million contract into him, so they wanted to make sure that they liked him off the field, as well. 

Ohtani is recovering from a torn UCL, so he won't be pitching next season. But that isn't stopping him from working out, just days after receiving the new deal. 

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly said that Ohtani is already working out and grinding after signing his new contract.

“I had a chance to talk to him,” Kelly said. “He was already working out, already grinding, getting bigger and stronger. His arm looked good to me.”

Per Joe Kelly via AP

Ohtani is the type of player who lives and breathes baseball. He is dedicated to his craft, which is why he is such a great player.

His devotion to the game is what makes him a once-in-a-lifetime talent, and why the Dodgers gave him a record-setting contract. He wants to be the best player possible, and this is his way of making sure that happens.

This is the type of person that the Dodgers made their investment in. They know that he is going to do whatever it takes to be successful, which means taking care of his body off the field. 

The Dodgers are lucky to have Ohtani on the team for the next decade, and he is lucky to have their brand and resources. The pairing is mutually beneficial, and hopefully, they can grab some World Series wins along the way.