A wave of shock and emotion is spreading through the sports world as one of the billionaire owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers publicly sent a powerful message about Shohei Ohtani, the star who continues to change the face of baseball globally. The message from the 13th richest person among the team’s investors (“the $1.3 billion star”) is more telling than ever: Ohtani is not just a phenomenon, but a bridge to take the Dodgers – and MLB – into a new era.
According to sources at Fortune Asia, one Dodgers owner has praised Ohtani’s influence beyond the field: “Shohei leads a global movement. He is the obvious choice if we want to take our baseball further.”
More than just a great hitter or a magical pitcher, Ohtani is becoming a cultural icon—a player who globalized the way MLB connects with fans in Asia, Europe, and beyond. This owner believes Ohtani’s value lies not in home runs or strikeouts, but in his ability to bring the baseball world closer together.
Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers—one of the largest in sports history.
But according to the owner, the biggest part of his value doesn’t come from millions of dollars or home runs—it comes from his international influence.
The team expects Ohtani to continue to bring in big revenue through international sponsorships, merchandise, and global marketing opportunities. According to an analysis from the Los Angeles Times, the team is expected to earn more than $1 billion in new commercial value from Ohtani.
The owner said that signing Ohtani was a strategic move in his plan to expand the Dodgers’ influence beyond the United States. He believes that Ohtani is a “cultural bridge” who can inspire young people in Japan, Korea, and other countries to pursue their MLB dreams.
“We’re not just building a great team. We’re building a global brand,” he said.
With his popularity, two-way skills (baseball + pitching), and high competitiveness, Ohtani is seen as the “key” to help the Dodgers reach the potential international market.
Of course, with great influence comes great expectations. The owner emphasized that investing in Ohtani is a big commitment: they want to win championships, they want to build a team that can dominate for years to come.
“It’s not just a financial investment. It’s an investment in vision,” he said. “And with Shohei, we believe we have the right person to execute that vision.”
The occasion also raises the question: Is Ohtani’s international influence enough to make the Dodgers a truly global team? Or is this just a big, inspired gamble?
Dodgers fans, the media, and the MLB community reacted strongly to the owner’s announcement. Many saw it as proof that Ohtani is more than just a player – he is an icon who can change an entire industry.
One sports analyst commented: “If Ohtani continues to develop in this way, the Dodgers will not only be a major domestic team but also a name that is talked about in MLB’s global roadmap.”
The message from the “$1.3 billion star” of the Dodgers’ owner is a powerful affirmation: Shohei Ohtani is not just part of the present, but the key to the future. As the baseball world moves forward, the Dodgers appear poised to lead the way — and Ohtani could be the man to help them do so.
Shohei Ohtani: more than a superstar, he’s a global icon — and the Dodgers are betting big on the dream of globalization.
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