Ohtani Reportedly Projected to Make Record $125M from Sponsors in 2026, MLB's Top Earners Revealed
By Paul Kasabian
Published on March 17, 2026.
Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player, Shohei Ohtani, is projected to earn $125 million from sponsors and memorabilia in 2026, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico. This figure tops anyone for an active athlete in sports history. Ohtania will also be paid $127 million overall due to his $2 million salary. However, $680 million of this deal will be deferred to 2034.
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