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Shohei Ohtani
The most commercially embedded Asian athlete in history — his Japanese sponsor base pushed the Dodgers past $200M in annual sponsorship, rerouting global corporate money into US sports.
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· Ryan General
More Americans are tuning in to Asian-led content, analysis finds
The latest AANHPI audience report from data analytics company Nielsen found that Asian-led stories, athletes and franchises are drawing viewers across every major demographic group in the U.S. Released on May 7, “The Crossover Effect: AANHPI Audiences X Content” examined…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete in history to reach $100 million in endorsements
Shohei Ohtani became only the fourth athlete in sports history to earn $100 million in endorsements in a single year, according to data from Sportico, which tracks athlete earnings, contracts and endorsement income. The total is roughly 10 times higher than the previous…
· Ryan General
Ohtani bat fetches $300,000 at auction
A Shohei Ohtani bat photo matched to five home runs during his 2024 season led SCP Auctions’ 2025 Fall Premier sale in Laguna Niguel, California, closing at $300,000 on Saturday. The Chandler model bat was used during Ohtani’s 54-home run and 59-steal campaign, the first 50-50…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani wins historic 4th unanimous MVP
Shohei Ohtani made baseball history in Los Angeles on Thursday night when he captured his fourth unanimous Most Valuable Player award. The Dodgers two-way superstar became the first player to earn four unanimous selections and only the second after baseball legend Barry Bonds to…
· Ryan General
Ohtani, Yamamoto named finalists for top National League awards
Shohei Ohtani’s historic two-way production and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s commanding debut have earned both Dodgers stars finalist recognition for Major League Baseball’s top National League awards. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) named Ohtani a finalist for MVP…
· Ryan General
Yamamoto’s brilliance earns Ohtani’s highest praise as Dodgers repeat
Shohei Ohtani didn’t hesitate to credit his teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto after the Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second consecutive World Series championship on Saturday, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in an 11-inning Game 7 at Rogers Centre. Speaking to Fox Sports,…
· Ryan General
Magic Johnson says Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s Kobe Bryant
Basketball legend Magic Johnson compared Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to Kobe Bryant during a FOX Sports pregame show in Los Angeles this week, citing the Japanese star’s unmatched global reach. “It’s the same other than they didn’t own a country,” Johnson said as he…
· Carl Samson
Could GOP’s outreach efforts to Asian Americans help flip New Jersey governorship?
The battle for New Jersey’s governorship may hinge on Asian American voters, with Democratic officials acknowledging the party’s uphill climb to win back a demographic in which Republicans have made significant inroads. Driving the news: The warning comes from Democratic…
· Ryan General
Better than Babe?: Shohei Ohtani settles the baseball GOAT debate
If there was ever any question of Shohei Ohtani’s greatness, Game 4 of the National League Championship Series answered it beyond a doubt. During Friday night’s performance, the Japanese two-way superstar hit three home runs and struck out 10 Milwaukee Brewers over more than six…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of derailing $240 million Hawaii real estate project
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, are being sued in Hawaii Circuit Court by a real estate investor and broker who allege they were wrongfully removed from a $240 million luxury development on the Big Island. Developer Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and real…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani reaches 1,000th career hit, third straight 40-homer season
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani achieved two major milestones in the same week, adding to one of the most productive seasons of his career. 1,000 hits
· Ryan General
Six players of Asian heritage earn spots in 2025 MLB All-Star Game
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, is set to feature one of the most diverse groups of Asian and part-Asian players in recent history. The official rosters, released on July 6, include six players of Asian descent whose backgrounds…
· Bryan Ke
Mamiko Tanaka fist-bumps husband Shohei Ohtani after NL MVP win
Spouses Mamiko Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani had a wholesome celebration after the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter was named the National League’s most valuable player (MVP) this season. Tanaka, along with their dog Decoy, were by Ohtani’s side when Dodgers teammate Clayton…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani makes history with 3rd MVP award
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on Thursday, becoming the first full-time designated hitter to achieve this feat. The award, presented by his teammate Clayton Kershaw on the MLB Network, marks the 30-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki heads to the MLB
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team Chiba Lotte Marines confirmed on Sunday that phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to the MLB soon. About Sasaki: Observers previously speculated that Sasaki may join Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Los Angeles Dodgers…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani adds to GOAT argument with 2nd Hank Aaron award
Shohei Ohtani was named the National League’s (NL) Hank Aaron Award winner for 2024 on Thursday during the All-MLB Team Show. The achievement, which comes shortly after being named to the All-MLB First Team as designated hitter, follows his American League win in 2023 with the…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s $4 million 50/50 ball now a Taipei tourist attraction
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50/50 home run ball is now a public attraction in Taipei. The ball, which marked Ohtani‘s achievement as the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, recently sold for a record-breaking $4.4 million at auction to…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese pitching phenom predicted by MLB observers to join Shohei with the Dodgers
Baseball observers predict that Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki may head to the Los Angeles Dodgers if he gets posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. Sasaki, 23, is projected to head stateside in the 2025 MLB season, potentially…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani ready for spring training after shoulder surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will be ready for spring training following a successful shoulder surgery. In a statement, the Dodgers explained that Los Angeles-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who specializes in sports medicine, performed…
· Ryan General
Ohtani rookie card fetches record-breaking $533K at auction
A Shohei Ohtani-signed rookie card has shattered records, selling for $533,140 at a Goldin auction, marking the highest public sale ever for an Ohtani collectible. The card, a 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Refractor, is one of only 25 in existence and received a…
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