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Shohei Ohtani is a distinguished two-way baseball player, demonstrating exceptional talent as both a designated hitter and a pitcher. His unique skills and widespread recognition make him a valuable presence for global brand partnerships.
Shohei Ohtani’s favorite beverage, 'Oi Ocha,' signed a partnership contract with Major League Baseball across Japan and the United States, and with the Dodgers in its local marketing initiatives.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Kowa.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Mitsubishi Bank.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Salesforce.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with ASICS.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Descente.
Fanatics became the sole distributor of Ohtani's autographs, collectibles, and signed merchandise. The Dodgers star is currently partnered with more than 20 brands, including many familiar names such as Fanatics.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Topps.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Panini.
Rapsodo's Shohei Ohtani partnership received awards from both the AVA Digital Awards and the MarCom Awards for its campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers star is currently partnered with more than 20 brands, including many familiar names such as security service provider Secom.
He is partnered with more than 20 brands, including American companies such as New Balance.
He is partnered with more than 20 brands, including Japan's Seiko Watch.
He is partnered with more than 20 brands, including Japan's Kose.
He is partnered with more than 20 brands, including Japan's DIP.
He is partnered with more than 20 brands, including Japan's Nishikawa.
Deals with Hugo Boss in Japan.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Porsche Japan as part of their 'Porsche Driving Athlete' family.
Shohei Ohtani partnered with Japan Airlines.
Ohtani was the first Asian player to be a cover athlete of MLB The Show in 2022.
In 2025, Ohtani's likeness was added to Fortnite, making him the first MLB player available in the game.
Born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan, Shohei Ohtani began his baseball journey early, coached by his amateur baseball player father. He attended Hanamaki Higashi High School, where he showcased an aptitude for both pitching and hitting, famously throwing a 99 mph fastball as an 18-year-old. After high school, Ohtani initially sought to join Major League Baseball directly, but ultimately signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2013, opting to hone his skills in Japan where he was permitted to play both as a pitcher and a position player. During his tenure with the Fighters from 2013 to 2017, Ohtani achieved notable success, including winning the 2016 Japan Series and the Pacific League MVP award.
In 2017, Ohtani transitioned to Major League Baseball, signing with the Los Angeles Angels. Despite initial skepticism from American media during spring training in 2018, he quickly proved his capabilities, earning the American League Rookie of the Year award. His time with the Angels was marked by a series of unprecedented two-way performances, including winning the AL MVP unanimously in both 2021 and 2023. These seasons saw him lead the league in various statistical categories as both a hitter and a pitcher, earning him the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award. After the 2023 season, Ohtani signed a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Joining the Dodgers for the 2024 season, Ohtani continued to set new benchmarks, becoming the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season, and winning his first World Series. He secured his first National League MVP award unanimously in 2024, becoming only the second player to win MVPs in both leagues and the first to win three unanimous MVPs. In 2025, Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Dodgers and earned the NLCS MVP, further solidifying his status as a unique talent in professional baseball.
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