In a stunning turn of events, Shohei Ohtani, the two-time AL MVP, has secured a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making it the largest deal in the history of Major League Baseball.
However, the grand announcement of this historic signing didn’t come with the expected glitz and glamour. Instead, Ohtani shared the news with a low-resolution photo featuring the Dodgers’ logo. This unconventional approach to the announcement sparked a flurry of reactions on social media.
Some fans couldn’t resist poking fun at Ohtani’s choice of image, while others found humor in the simplicity of the reveal. It certainly caught the attention of baseball enthusiasts across the internet.
Bro got paid 700 million by the Dodgers and posted a low-res Google image of their logo to announce it. Hilarious. pic.twitter.com/SFAFmKO8o9
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) December 9, 2023
Leading up to this announcement, there had been significant speculation about Ohtani’s potential landing spots, with late reports even linking him to the Toronto Blue Jays. It now seems that these rumors were all part of a strategic plan by Ohtani’s team to secure the best possible deal with the Dodgers.
mans just took a screenshot of the first image on google with 240p resolution, would have been hilarious if he didn’t crop it
— DJ Joey DiSarno (@DJJoeyDiSarno) December 9, 2023
Bro, literally doesn’t care what a champ
— Henry 🇺🇸 (@MrDarthhenry) December 9, 2023
Now that’s funny
— John R. Locy (@LaxLocy) December 9, 2023
In the end, this unconventional announcement strategy played a pivotal role in sealing Ohtani’s historic contract, leaving no doubt that it was a brilliantly executed move.