Surprise! Shohei Ohtani is MLB’s highest-compensated player
Shohei Ohtani might secure the richest contract in baseball history next winter, but his 2023 earnings will set a record for any baseball player in a single year.Ohtani is expected to receive an estimated $70 million this year, including $30 million in salary from the Angels and $40 million in endorsements, Sportico reported late Monday night. Max Scherzer ($60.3 million) and Justin Verlander ($44.3 million) were next in line behind Ohtani on Sportico’s list.The endorsement revenue puts Ohtani “on a level reserved for…