Here's What You Could Buy With Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract

Shohei Ohtani signed a whopping $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the highest paid American sports athlete ever. The California sports superstar will be around for 10 years, hopefully continuing his historic dominance. He's only moving a few miles from his former team the Los Angeles Angels, so California definitely charmed him enough to stay.

What sets Ohtani apart is his unique ability to excel as both a pitcher and a hitter, a feat rarely seen in the modern era of Major League Baseball. This dual-threat capability has captivated audiences every time he takes the field. As a pitcher, Ohtani's arsenal includes a fastball that blazes past hitters and a repertoire of pitches that keep batters guessing. On the other side, his prowess at the plate is equally impressive, delivering home runs with a smooth, powerful swing that sends balls soaring.

Ohtani's impact goes beyond statistics; he's a trailblazer in a sport rich with history. He's challenging the conventional norms of baseball, showing that a player can indeed dominate on the mound and at the plate, a combination not seen since the days of Babe Ruth. His presence in MLB is a bridge between cultures, bringing a global spotlight to the game and inspiring a new generation of fans and players.

With all that money, what could he buy? Let's dive into some of the things he could do with his remarkable contract.

A Lifetime Supply of In-N-Out Burgers

How many double-doubles could $700 million get you at In-N-Out? Assuming each burger is about $4, you're looking at 175 million burgers. That's enough to have a burger for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next 159,817 years. Talk about a lifetime supply.

Dodgers Stadium Hot Dogs Galore

At Dodger Stadium, a hot dog costs around $6.50. With $700 million, Ohtani could buy approximately 107 million Dodger Dogs. That's enough to give every fan at a sold-out Dodger game a hot dog, not just for one game, but for the next 1,191 game. That's about enough to cover his 10-year contract.

Rent Disneyland for 1,750 Days

Disneyland, the happiest place on earth, can be rented out for a private event at around $400,000 per day. So, with $700 million, Ohtani could have the park to himself for about 1,750 days. That's almost 5 years of private Disney magic. 

A Fleet of Vintage VW Surf Vans

Picture this: a colorful collection of, say, 3,500 vintage Volkswagen surf vans, each costing around $200,000 after restoration. These iconic California cars are representative of the state's well-known surfer aesthetic. Why not have an entire fleet of these, especially since Ohtani will go down as one of the great iconc of California sports history.