“Has a monthly haircut”—when Shohei Ohtani’s translator scored a Rookie Card with a humorous notation, Mike Trout couldn’t help but giggle.

 

Since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers this summer, Shohei Ohtani has been the center of attention. The two-way Major League Baseball great just inked a massive 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, after spending six seasons with the team.

Among Ohtani’s many notable accomplishments while playing for the Angels was his 2018 Rookie of the Year trophy. But because he wasn’t used to speaking English, the Japanese celebrity struggled during interviews.

Ippei Mizuhara has been Ohtani’s go-to interpreter for all things related to the media and team dynamics since he joined the MLB. Notably, Mizuhara and Ohtani were both presented with an honorable rookie card in 2018.

But there was a statement on the translator’s card that said:

“Gets his hair cut once a month”

Upon seeing Mizuhara’s card, Mike Trout, a slugger for the Los Angeles Angels, wasted no time taunting the interpreter, saying:

“Was Ippei’s hair visible to you?” Worst thing ever. The flow is excellent.

How much will the MLB sensation Shohei Ohtani be worth in 2024?Star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers

As of 2024, Shohei Ohtani reportedly has a net worth of about $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His professional baseball career is the primary source of income for the multi-talented celebrity.

Ohtani spent five years with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the NPB before signing with the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball in 2018.

Spotrac reports that when Ohtani joined the Angels, he received a $2.3 million signing bonus in addition to the league minimum salary of $545,000 per annum. The club extended his contract with him by one year, for $30 million, in 2022.

In a record-breаking 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani joined the team in December 2023. But he’ll get $20 million every year for a decade, and the remaining $680 million between 2034 and 2043.

His net worth is expected to skyrocket as the years go by, thanks to rumours that Ohtani will make around $50 million in sponsorships in 2024.