The Los Angeles Dodgers have had an offseason for the books, making it one of their best ever. Known for their willingness to spend big, the Dodgers took it up a notch this time around. With over $1 billion spent on free agents, their crown jewel is none other than two-way star Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers secured Ohtani with a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, the largest in baseball history. This hefty price tag is justified by Ohtani’s dominant hitting and pitching abilities, making him a two-time AL MVP. However, due to recovering from elbow surgery, Ohtani won’t be able to pitch in 2024. Nonetheless, he will still be the everyday designated hitter for the Dodgers. Ohtani himself is “very confident” that he’ll be DH’ing for the Dodgers in their season opener, according to Alden Gonzalez. Ohtani’s hitting prowess is undeniable, and some even argue that he is a top-10 hitter in baseball. His power-hitting ability is particularly impressive, as he led the AL in home runs last season with 44 and has hit 124 home runs over the past three seasons. With the support of the loaded Dodgers lineup, Ohtani is poised for a career year. Don’t be surprised if he sets a career-high in RBI and makes a strong push for 50 home runs. The Dodgers knew what they were doing when they gave Ohtani a $700 million contract. As the most impactful player in baseball, Ohtani is expected to deliver huge numbers at the plate in 2024.
