[Dodgers Commentary]Shohei Ohtani ranks first in the world in terms of annual salary and sponsorship income! Kershaw talks about WBC! Big Papi also approves of the Dodgers’ third straight victory

“Special just before the start of the 2026 season told by a legend” One month left until the start of the 2026 MLB season. Additionally, the WBC will begin on March 5th. The program looked at the Dodgers’ quest for a third consecutive championship and Shohei Ohtani’s historic season. ■ Shohei Otani ranks first in the world in sponsorship revenue According to the latest Forbes report, Shohei Otani ranks first in the world in terms of athlete sponsorship revenue. Estimated annual value of 75 million dollars (approximately 11 billion yen). He is ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and LeBron James. This is the first time in history for a baseball player to accomplish this feat. Including his annual salary of approximately $70 million, his total annual income is approximately $170 million (approximately 21 billion yen). This is the highest number in North American sports. ■ Dodgers lineup for 3rd straight victory – Shohei Otani makes full comeback as a dual-wielding player – Six-man rotation plan including Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Akira Sasaki – Strengthens the bullpen with the acquisition of Edwin Diaz – Strengthens the outfield defense with the addition of Kyle Tucker – Solid strength. Experts predict that the probability of winning the third consecutive victory is over 80%. ■ WBC Opening (March 5th) Otani plays exclusively as a batter for the Japanese national team. Yamamoto participated as a pitcher. Clayton Kershaw pitched for the U.S. national team for the last time after retiring. There is also a possibility that a rematch of the 2023 final will take place. On the other hand, concerns about injuries and fatigue caused by the WBC were also discussed. It’s a tight schedule with only nine days from the end of the tournament to the start of the MLB season. ■ Points to watch in 2026 – Will Otani hit 50 home runs for the third year in a row? – A complete comeback as a pitcher – Possibility of breaking the all-time WAR record – 2026 has the potential to become the first historic season in Dodgers history to win three consecutive championships. The WBC and MLB regular seasons open on March 26th. A must-see year for baseball fans begins. ■About the production policy for this video (Important) The videos on this channel are original content that focuses on audio commentary, structure, and discussion. The videos, images, and audio materials used are structured with consideration to YouTube’s guidelines and the scope of quotation, and are based on the premise of short-term use, processing, editing, and contextual necessity. In addition, the narration uses a machine voice generated based on your own voice, and there is no intention to imitate or impersonate any specific real person. This video is an entertainment piece based on baseball, but includes production, composition, and consideration. Please understand that some of the content may include interpretations and presentational expressions. ■ Copyright/Right Notation The copyrights of videos, images, and sound sources belong to the respective rights holders. If a problem is confirmed, we will promptly take measures such as making it private or deleting it. *Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or reuse of this channel’s content (including explanatory text, structure, and narration) is prohibited. ■ Materials/Credit Music: NoCopyrightSounds Track: Elektronomia – Sky High 🎧 Additional Track Elektronomia – Energy Watch: https://youtu.be/eW3gMGqcZQc Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Energy MLB official YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MLB #Shohei Otani #Dodgers