ESPN tried to do some math and guesstimate his true value over that period. Its detailed analysis and assumes a lot but I think it might just be conservative and Ohtani could be worth more.
ESPN looked at Ohtani as a DH, starting pitcher, relief pitcher, closer, and righ fielder over his 10 year career. It assumed he would transition from one postion to possibly others as his skills progressed up/down. They then estimated his "Wins above replacement value" for each year and added up the total value to determine his value over the 10 years.
It comes out to about $570M but that is likely underestimated because he deferred so much of his salary (i.e. it makes him worth more now since the dollars they pay on him later will be worth less). So the value could climb to $650M or more.
This also does not account for the tens of millions or more he will generate in revenue beyond his on-field production, for himself, for the Dodgers and for the game itself.
Here's a link to the full article.
ESPN looked at Ohtani as a DH, starting pitcher, relief pitcher, closer, and righ fielder over his 10 year career. It assumed he would transition from one postion to possibly others as his skills progressed up/down. They then estimated his "Wins above replacement value" for each year and added up the total value to determine his value over the 10 years.
It comes out to about $570M but that is likely underestimated because he deferred so much of his salary (i.e. it makes him worth more now since the dollars they pay on him later will be worth less). So the value could climb to $650M or more.
This also does not account for the tens of millions or more he will generate in revenue beyond his on-field production, for himself, for the Dodgers and for the game itself.
Here's a link to the full article.
