Baseball has always been America’s game, with its biggest stars proudly homegrown. But in 2024, the script got a major rewrite. A Japanese sensation didn’t just outperform his American rival—he left him eating dust in the business world, too. Shohei Ohtani isn’t just collecting MVPs; he’s redefining what it means to be a global sports icon. While Aaron Judge remains a Bronx fan favorite, Ohtani has skyrocketed into a league of his own—on the field, at the bank, and in the boardroom—shattering records and cashing in like never before.
Why is Shohei Ohtani cashing in like no one else?