Armed Forces Reporter Erica Weston: “I think it’s great. Great news.”
The Angels announced on the 1st (Japan time 2nd) that they agreed to a one-year contract with pitcher Shohei Ohtani for an annual salary of $ 30 million (regarding 4.34 billion yen). It is the highest amount in the Japanese majors and is the highest amount in history as a player with the right to mediate annual salary, surpassing Mookie Betts outfielder’s $ 27 million (regarding 3.908 billion yen). The local media was also excited by the big news that jumped in at the end of the season.
Angels broadcaster Ballysports West reporter Erica Weston was thrilled. “I think she’s great. I think she’s great news,” she begins with a smile. In her second season on her two-year contract, she made a bargain at $5.5 million a year. She has the right to arbitrate her annual salary now off, and a big increase was expected. “It’s just that he gets what he deserves next year. I think he’s perfect,” she said with a smile.
Otani will become a FA in the 2023 off. It is expected to be 50 million dollars (regarding 7,236 million yen), which is the highest annual salary for active duty, but what is the appropriate amount for dual wielding in the opinion of an E-military reporter? I cut it out with a wry smile.
“I don’t really know (laughs). Shohei is an immeasurable existence. I don’t know if it can be expressed in numbers. We made history in terms of player contracts, a historic increase.”
“We are making history on diamonds and in the world of money.
Last season, he won the unanimous MVP with 9 wins and 46 home runs. He has 15 wins and 34 home runs this season and is in contention for MVP for the second year in a row. “Last year there was some skepticism that he might do it once more, but he has had an even better season this year, so if he stays healthy, I expect him to do just as well next year. I have no doubts that I can do it. I think I can easily clear 20 or 30 homers.” He already expected a full rotation next season.
(Masaya Kotani)
