Mike Trout has high praises for Los Angeles Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani, and he believes, too, that his talent will be well compensated come free agency.
The Japanese MBL sensation could become a free agent after this season, and many rich clubs are expected to go after him.
Trout did not specify whether the Angels will pay Ohtani's next cheques, but he thinks his pitcher will get an amount never seen before.
"I think 5 or 6 [hundred million]," Trout said when asked by Mookie Betts to predict Ohtani's next contract. "That's a lot of M's."
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This is not the first time the three-time MVP discussed Shotime in high regard. He expressed admiration over his teammate for "the way he carried himself and handled himself with all the attention, all the media, and to be able to go out there and perform night and night out."
Largest Contracts in MLB
The prediction of Trout might not be improbable, given the brand and game that comes with Ohtani's name. He has the most votes in all positions in the upcoming MLB All-Star.
Recent history has seen how MLB teams are ready to make a splash in the free agency for high-caliber players.
The largest contract right now is by Aaron Judge, who signed on to a $360 million deal that will run for nine years (2023-31) with the New York Yankees.
The next largest contract is Bryce Harper's deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The right fielder agreed to a 13-year, $330 million contract that started in 2019.
The third largest deal in the world's biggest baseball league is between the Texas Rangers and Corey Seager after two camps agreed on a 10-year $325 million partnership ending in 2031.
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