Shohei Ohtani was the most coveted free agent the Los Angeles Dodgers have ever pursued, especially under the current regime.
The Dodgers’ valuation of Ohtani was made clear through their then-record-setting contract of 10-years and $700 million. The terms were pitched by Ohtani’s camp, and a structure the Dodgers were more than happy to agree to.
In his first two seasons, Ohtani has already managed to set new franchise and league records, helped deliver a World Series title and is four wins away from another.
This season alone, the two-way superstar pretty single handedly won a postseason game for the Dodgers with his performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.