He just signed the largest contract in American sports history but his lifestyle will definitely surprise you.

他剛剛簽署了美國最大的合同但他的生活方式一定會讓你大吃一驚。

Let's quickly start things off with his background.

我們先來了解一下他的背景。

Shohei Ohtani was born in the rural town of Oshu in the northern prefecture of Iwate, Japan on July 5, 1994.

大谷翔平出生於奧州的一個農村小鎮。1994年7月5日在日本巖手縣北部發生。

His mother, Kayoko, was a professional badminton player and his father, Toru, was an amateur baseball player who played in the Japanese Industrial League.

他的母親加代子是一名專業羽毛球運動員，父親則是一名羽毛球運動員、Toru 是一名業餘棒球運動員，曾參加日本工業聯盟。

He is the youngest of three children.

他是三個孩子中最小的一個。

Ohtani was what Japanese call a "yakyu shonen" - basically, a kid who lives, eats and breathes baseball.

大谷基本上就是日本人所說的 "yakyu shonen"、一個以棒球為生、為食、為命的孩子。

His father introduced him to baseball at a young age and he became obsessed with it.

他很小的時候，父親就把棒球介紹給了他，從此他就迷上了棒球。

As a teenager, he attended Hanamaki Higashi High School, where he played baseball and was a stand out talent on the swim team.

青少年時期，他就讀於花捲東高中。在學校裡，他打棒球，還是游泳隊的佼佼者。

As an 18-year-old, Ohtani threw a 99 mph fastball, setting a Japanese high school record.

18 歲時，大谷投出了時速 99 英里的快速球，創造了日本高中紀錄。

On October 21, 2012, he announced that he would pursue a career in Major League Baseball rather than turn professional in Japan.

大谷表示希望直接進入大聯盟高中畢業後，他收到了許多 MLB 球隊的邀請。 2012 年 10 月 21 日，他宣佈將在美國職業棒球大聯盟發展，而不是在日本成為職業球員。

Nevertheless, The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters decided to draft him in the 2012 NPB Draft.

儘管如此，北海道日本火腿鬥士隊還是決定在 2012 年 NPB 選秀大會上選中他。

After strong negotiations between him and the Fighters, Ohtani announced that he would sign with the Fighters and spend some years in Japan before a possible MLB move.

經過他和拳擊手之間的激烈談判，大谷宣佈他將與 Fighters 簽約，並在日本待上幾年，然後可能轉投 MLB。

This would allow Ohtani to serve as a pitcher and position player.

這將使大谷既能擔任投手，又能擔任位置球員。

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who had become Ohtani's top-choice MLB team, were not prepared to let him play both ways.

洛杉磯道奇隊已成為大谷的首選職業棒球隊、他們不準備讓他玩兩面派。

Let's briefly discuss his early career.

讓我們簡要談談他的早期職業生涯。

At age 18, Ohtani made his debut for the Fighters' playing as a right fielder.

18 歲時，大谷首次代表鬥士隊出場，擔任右外野手。

On the mound, Ohtani went 3-0 for the season.

在投手丘上，大谷本賽季的戰績為 3 勝 0 負。

He only batted 238 and future Yankees pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, dominated Ohtani.

他的打擊率只有 238，而未來的洋基隊投手田中正弘（Masahiro Tanaka）則壓制了大谷。

In his sophomore season he became the first Japanese player to reach double digits in both home runs and wins.

在他的大二賽季，他成為日本首位達到全壘打數和勝場數均達到兩位數。

And during the All-Star game that year, this happened.

在那年的全明星賽上......發生了這樣一件事。

Yup. That was the fastest pitch ever thrown by a Japanese player.

是的這是日本球員投出的最快的球。

Ohtani led the league in wins and winning percentage the following season.

在接下來的賽季中，大谷的勝場數和勝率都在聯盟中遙遙領先。

The following year was like no other.

接下來的一年與眾不同。

He was the runaway winner of the 2016 Pacific League Most Valuable Player Award and he once again set a new league record.

他一舉奪得 2016 年太平洋聯盟最有價值球員稱號獎，並再次刷新了聯盟紀錄。

The following year, Ohtani sought to play in the MLB.

第二年，大谷尋求在 MLB 打球。

In November of 2017, MLB and NPB came to a posting agreement for Ohtani.

2017 年 11 月，MLB 和 NPB 達成了大谷的職位協議。

The Los Angeles Angels paid a $20 million dollar posting fee to the Fighters, marking the end of his dominant NPB career.

洛杉磯天使隊支付了 2 000 萬美元的貼補費用他在 NPB 的輝煌職業生涯就此結束。

It's time to talk about his MLB career and achievements.

是時候談談他的職業生涯和成就了。

On December 8, 2017, Ohtani agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels and received a $2.315 million signing bonus.

2017 年 12 月 8 日，大谷與美國黑人隊達成協議洛杉磯天使隊，並獲得了 231.5 萬美元的簽約獎金。

The following April, he made his pitching debut, striking out six batters to pick up his first MLB win.

次年 4 月，他首次擔任投手、三振了六名擊球手，贏得了他在 MLB 的首場勝利。

Two days later, Ohtani hit his first MLB home run.

兩天後，大谷擊出了他在 MLB 的第一支本壘打。

In his rookie season, he joined Babe Ruth as the only MLB players with 10 pitching appearances and 20 home runs in a season.

在他的新秀賽季，他與貝比-魯斯（Babe Ruth）一起，成為唯一一位在 MLB 賽場上擁有 10 次出場紀錄的球員。在一個賽季中投球出場和擊出 20 個本壘打。

He was later named the AL Rookie of the Year.

後來，他被評為美聯年度最佳新秀。

After recovering from Tommy John surgery, Ohtani became the first Japanese-born player to hit for the cycle in MLB history.

從湯米-約翰手術中康復後、大谷成為 MLB 歷史上第一位擊出循環安打的日本出生球員。

Though the following year didn't start out so great.

雖然第二年的開局並不順利...

Ohtani returned to the mound against the Oakland A's and made his first pitching appearance in almost 2 years.

大谷在與奧克蘭運動家隊的比賽中重返投手丘、這是他近兩年來首次擔任投手。

He allowed five runs and was removed from the mound without recording an out.

他被打出 5 次安打，沒有出局就被換下投手丘。

A flexor strain would prevent him from pitchingfor the rest of the season.

屈肌拉傷將使他無法在本賽季剩餘的比賽中投球。

He decided to make some major changes that off season.

他決定在休賽期做出一些重大改變

He adjusted his diet, started squatting heavily again and bulked up to 225 pounds.

他在調整飲食的基礎上，又開始大量深蹲，體重增加到 225 磅。

That June, Otani became the first pitcher elected to the Home Run Derby.

那年 6 月，大谷成為第一位入選全壘打德比的投手。

5 days later, he made history again and this time, it was even weirder.

5 天后，他再次創造了歷史......而這一次......更加奇怪。

Ohtani hit for himself as a pitcher with designated hitter rules in place.

大谷作為投手，在指定打擊手的規則下為自己打擊。

This marked the first time in MLB history that an AL team chose not to use a DH while a NL team did.

這標誌著 MLB 歷史上第一次出現美聯球隊不使用 DH 而北大西洋球隊使用 DH 的情況。

He made history the following month becoming the first player selected as an All-Star as both a position player and a pitcher.

次月，他創造了歷史，成為第一位同時作為位置球員和投手入選全明星。

Ohtani was awarded the AL MVP and Silver Slugger Awards for 2021.

大谷榮獲 2021 年度美聯 MVP 和銀棒獎。

The following year, Ohtani was the center of some innovative MLB changes.

第二年，大谷成為了 MLB 一些創新變革的中心。

This included a new rule enabling a pitcher to remain in the batting order as a DH after leaving the mound.

其中包括一項新規則，允許投手離開投手丘後，作為 DH 留在擊球順序中。

He hit his first career grand slam that May.

那年 5 月，他打出了職業生涯的第一支大滿貫。

And a month later he set a career high with 13 strikeouts to help lift the Angels over the Royals.

一個月後，他又以13 次三振出局，幫助天使隊戰勝皇家隊。

Ohtani finished his 2022 season with a 15–9 record and 34 home runs.

大谷以 15 勝 9 負的戰績和 34 發本壘打結束了他的 2022 賽季。

In June of the following season, Ohtani would have the game of a lifetime.

在下一個賽季的 6 月，大谷將迎來他一生中最精彩的一場比賽......

After hitting a home run in the bottom of the 1st and striking out 10, this would happen in the bottom of the 7th.

在第 1 局下半擊出本壘打後並三振出局10次......這將發生在第7局下半場...

For the third year in a row, Ohtani was named an All-Star as both a pitcher and a DH.

大谷連續第三年以投手和DH的身份入選全明星。

And later that month, he recorded his first complete game and shutout against the Tigers.

當月晚些時候，他在對陣老虎隊的比賽中首次打出全壘打併實現絕殺。

One year to the date of his [first] Grand Slam, he recorded his second.

在他首次獲得大滿貫一年後......他創造了他的第二個......

Though a UCL tear would sideline him for the remainder of the season.

儘管 UCL 撕裂會讓他在本賽季餘下的比賽中無法出場。

Otani then became a free agent and he decided to sign the most insane deal in sports history.

隨後，大谷成為自由球員，並簽下了體育史上最瘋狂的合約

But before we talk about that, let's briefly go over his international highlights.

但在談論這個問題之前讓我們簡要回顧一下他在國際賽場上的精彩表現

Ohtani's biggest international moment came at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.

大谷最輝煌的國際時刻出現在 2023 年的世界棒球經典賽上。

Overall, Ohtani batted 435 and pitched to a 1.86 ERA.

總的來說，大谷的打擊率為 435，投球命中率為 1.86。

But the moment that won it all was rather awkward.

但贏得比賽的那一刻卻相當尷尬

With 2 outs in the top of the 9th, this happened.

第 9 局上半場 2 人出局......發生了....

Yup. He struck out his teammate and good friend to win the World Baseball Classic for Japan.

是的他三振了自己的隊友兼好友，為日本贏得了世界棒球經典賽的冠軍。

One of the greatest moments in baseball history.

棒球史上最偉大的時刻之一

And in the end, he called it the best moment of his life.

最後，他說這是他一生中最美好的時刻。

Let's take a look at his recent contracts and brand deals.

讓我們來看看他最近的合同和品牌交易。

Ohtani just signed the largest deal ever but it's not what you think.

大谷剛簽下史上最大合約，但並非如你所想....

Let's first start with his rookie contracts.

我們先來看看他的新秀合同。

After signing with the Fighters of the NPB, he received a $1.2 million bonus and received the maximum rookie base salary of $150,000.

與 NPB 戰士隊簽約後，他獲得了 120 萬美元的合同。獎金，並獲得最高 150,000 美元的新秀基薪。

And in 2016, he signed a $2.37 million contract extension for the next season.

而在 2016 年，他與球隊簽訂了一份 237 萬美元的續約合同，合同期為下一個賽季。

But when he decided to move to MLB the following year, things got a little tricky.

但是，當他第二年決定轉到 MLB 時......事情就變得有點棘手了

Otani was defined as an amateur because he was not 25 and did not have six years in any professional leagues.

大谷之所以被定義為業餘選手，是因為他未滿 25 歲，也沒有在任何領域工作過六年。

Because of that, he had to sign a minor-league contract to enter MLB.

職業聯賽。正因為如此，他必須簽訂一份小聯盟合同才能進入 MLB。

He would not be eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season.

他要到 2023 賽季結束後才有資格獲得自由身。

So at 23, he signed with the Angels for a $2.3 million bonus and a minor league contract.

於是在 23 歲時與天使隊簽約，獲得 230 萬美元的獎金和一個小的

His rookie salary for the year was set at $535,000.

聯盟合同。他的新秀年薪定為 53.5 萬美元。

Then, his salary rose to $650,000 in 2019 and then $700,000 in 2020.

2019 年，他的工資漲到 65 萬，2020 年又漲到 70 萬。

After finishing his 4th season with the Angels, he signed a two-year contract worth $8.5 million, avoiding arbitration.

結束在天使隊的第 4 個賽季後他簽署了一份為期兩年、價值 850 萬美元的合同，避免了仲裁。 儘管他的續約合同會給他帶來更多的收入。

In Ohtani's final year of arbitration eligibility before free agency, the Angels signed him to a one-year deal worth $30 million!

在大谷獲得仲裁資格的最後一年裡在自由市場之前，天使隊與他簽訂了一份為期一年、價值 3000 萬美元的合同！

And that's nothing compared to his next contract.

與他的下一份合同相比，這還不算什麼。

In December of 2023, Ohtani signed a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2023 年 12 月，大谷簽下了一份破紀錄的 700 美元的合同。百萬美元的合同。

The richest in North American sports history!

北美體育史上最富有的人

It even includes his own private suite for every home game.

甚至還包括每場主場比賽時他自己的私人套房。

But there is a caveat.

但有一點需要注意。

Ohtani opted to defer over 97% of his annual salary throughout his 10-year deal.

大谷在他的 10 年合同中選擇了延期支付超過 97% 的年薪。

He'll only be paid $2 million for his next 10 seasons in LA, allowing the Dodgers to take a lesser luxury tax hit.

未來 10 個賽季，他在洛杉磯的薪水只有 200 萬美元。

Thus being able to build a better roster and increase their championship odds.

這樣，道奇隊就可以少交奢侈稅。是以能夠建立一個更好的花名冊，提高他們奪冠的機率。

But don't worry. Ohtani won't be hurting for cash.

不過不用擔心......大谷不會為現金而傷腦筋......ESPN 報道說

ESPN reported that Ohtani makes $45 million annually through endorsements.

大谷每年通過代言賺取 4500 萬美元。

Including Japanese watchmaker Seiko as well as Fanatics, New Balance and Topps.

包括日本手錶製造商精工、Fanatics、New Balance 和 Topps。

He also got another bonus after landing on the cover of "MLB the Show" in 2022.

在 2022 年登上《MLB the Show》封面後，他還獲得了另一項獎勵。

Now that we know how much he makes. How does he spend his cash?

現在我們知道他掙多少錢了......他是怎麼花錢的？

He's one of the highest-paid players of all time so there's no doubt he's made some luxurious purchases.

他是收入最高的球員之一是以，毫無疑問，他購買了一些奢侈品。

One of the first cars he went out and bought was this Tesla Model X.

他買的第一輛車就是特斯拉 Model X。

This set him back $78,000!

這給他帶來了 7.8 萬美元的收入！

He later bought a Porsche 911 which cost him $131,000.

後來，他買了一輛保時捷 911，花了 13.1 萬美元......

He also has a decent watch collection, including his Grand Seiko, which goes for $9,100.

他還收藏了不少手錶，其中包括這款售價 9100 美元的 Grand Seiko 手錶。

Now let's step into his personal life.

個人生活

Ohtani became a millionaire while he was still a teeanger.

大谷還在發球時就成了百萬富翁。

But unlike most young adults, he didn't live lavishly.

但與大多數年輕人不同的是......他的生活並不奢侈。

Instead, he had his mom control all of his money and [she] would send him $1,000 a month for living expenses.

相反，他讓媽媽控制了他所有的錢她每月會給他寄 1000 美元的生活費。

Most of Ohtani's life revolves around baseball.

大谷的大部分生活都圍繞著棒球......即使他不打球或不訓練的時候也是如此。

Even when he's not playing or practicing.

He'll often sleep ten or more hours in a single day and frequently works naps into his baseball routine.

他經常一天睡 10 個小時或更長時間他經常在打棒球時小睡一會兒。

He even has custom pillows stuffed with extra material in order to maintain their height.

為了保持枕頭的高度，他甚至在定製的枕頭裡塞滿了額外的材料。

Aside from speaking Japanese, Angels catcher Martin Maldonado says Ohtani knows Spanish better than English.

除了會說日語...... 天使捕手馬丁-馬爾多納多說大谷懂西班牙語勝過英語。

In his free time now, he plays video games with his teammates as a way for him to become fluent in English.

現在，他閒暇時會和他的孩子一起玩電子遊戲。隊友，以此讓他能說一口流利的英語。

Also in his downtime, he enjoys watching the NFL and going to NHL games to see his friend, Brandon Montour.

閒暇時，他還喜歡看美國國家橄欖球聯盟的比賽並去看國家冰球聯盟的比賽，去看他的朋友布蘭登-蒙托爾（Brandon Montour）。

He's got a good fashion sense too and even sat down with GQ to take a couple photos.

他也很有時尚感，甚至還和《GQ》雜誌一起拍攝了幾張照片。

Now for some moments that caused some waves in Ohtani's career.

現在，我們來看看大谷職業生涯中引起一些波瀾的時刻：

He pretty much flies under the radar.

他幾乎不引人注意。但他不懂英語但這並沒有阻止一些專家發表他們的意見。

But his lack of English hasn't stopped a few pundits from voicing their opinions.

In 2021, Stephen A Smith went on a rant about how Ohtani using an interpreter is harming baseball in the United States.

2021 年，斯蒂芬-A-史密斯大談如何大谷使用翻譯對美國的棒球運動造成了損害。

Though some controversy after his latest contract signing goes a little deeper.

儘管他最近一次簽約後引發的爭議更深一些。

A clause in his contract states he can opt out at any time if controlling owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman lose their roles with the team.

他的合同中有一項條款規定，如果控制權所有人馬克-沃爾特（Mark Walter）同意，他可以隨時退出合同。或棒球營運總裁安德魯-弗裡德曼（Andrew Friedman）失去在球隊中的職位。

This clause has ignited a wave of criticism and frustration from fans who perceive it as an unprecedented level of player influence over front-office decisions.

這一條款引發了球迷的責備和不滿，他們認為球員對前臺決策的影響達到了前所未有的程度。

Now at this point, you must be getting excited about his career earnings.

現在，你一定對他的職業收入感到興奮了吧。

As we mentioned before, he just signed one of the largest deals in sports history.

正如我們之前提到的，他剛剛簽署了最大的交易之一

So we're sure his net worth is going to rise.

所以我們相信，他的身價一定會水漲船高。

Having said that, his total career earnings to date are $42,269,259!

不過，迄今為止，他的職業生涯總收入為 42,269,259 美元！

Thanks for watching!

感謝觀看！