The baseball world is buzzing as Shohei Ohtani secures his spot with the Los Angeles Dodgers, inking a groundbreaking 10-year, $700 million contract, shattering MLB records. Let’s delve into the top 10 colossal deals in Major League Baseball and how these star players performed post-signing.
1. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers: (Reportedly) 10 years, $700 million
Notable Stats:
Hitting: .274/.366/.556/.922, 171 HR, 437 RBI, 329 XBH
Pitching: 38-19, 481.2 IP, 3.01 ERA, 608 K – 173 BB
Achievements:
Multiple 40-HR and 20-SB seasons
First player with two unanimous MVPs
Only AL pitcher in 2023 with opponents batting under .200
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2. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels: $426.5 million over 12 years
Performance Highlights (2019 Onward):
285/.402/.602/1.004, 128 HR, 292 RBI, 222 XBH
Notable Achievements:
Four-time All-Star
2019 AL MVP
Two-time Silver Slugger
3. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers: $356 million over 12 years
Post-Extension Stats (2021):
.281/.373/.536/.909, 97 HR, 247 RBI, 213 XBH
Noteworthy Achievements:
Three-time All-Star
2022 Gold Glove
Two-time Silver Slugger
4. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: $360 million over nine years
Recent Performance (2023):
267/.406/.613/1.019, 37 HR, 75 RBI, 53 XBH
Highlight:
2023 All-Star
5. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres: $350 million over 11 years
Post-Extension Stats (2023):
.258/.319/.462/.782, 30 HR, 91 RBI, 51 XBH
Notable:
One of three 3rd basemen with 30+ HR and .250+ average with RISP
6. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets: $341 million over 10 years
Performance Stats (2021):
.254/.333/.447/.780, 77 HR, 268 RBI, 161 XBH
Accolades:
Two-time top-10 MVP finisher
2023 Silver Slugger
7. Fernando Tatis Jr, San Diego Padres: $340 million over 14 years
Stats Post-Extension (2022):
.257/.322/.449/.770, 25 HR, 78 RBI, 59 XBH
Highlight:
2023 Gold Glove
8. **Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies: $330 million for 13 years**
– Post-Deal Performance (2019):
– .284/.395/.536/.931, 122 HR, 368 RBI, 272 XBH
– Achievements:
– 2021 NL MVP
– Two-time Silver Slugger
9. **Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins/New York Yankees: $325 million over 13 years**
– Post-Extension Highlights (2015):
– .252/.338/.522/.860, 248 HR, 632 RBI, 398 XBH
– Recognitions:
– 2017 MVP
– 2022 All-Star Game MVP
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10. **Corey Seager, Texas Rangers: $325 million over 10 years**
– Stats After Extension (2021):
– .287/.361/.528/.888, 82 HR, 236 RBI, 174 XBH
– Notable:
– 2023 World Series MVP
– Two-time All-Star
– 2023 Silver Slugger
As these superstars rewrite the history books with their contracts, their on-field performances continue to captivate baseball enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned for more from the Major League Baseball scene.
