{"id":7087,"date":"2024-11-12T03:52:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T03:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=7087"},"modified":"2024-11-12T03:52:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T03:52:11","slug":"mlb-fast-news-roki-sasaki-could-rake-in-60m-endorsements-like-compatriot-shohei-ohtani-without-dodgers-deal-suggests-former-marlins-exec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=7087","title":{"rendered":"MLB FAST NEWS: Roki Sasaki could rake in &#8220;$60M endorsements&#8221; like compatriot Shohei Ohtani without Dodgers deal, suggests former Marlins exec"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad1-3.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/465755868_538431795618823_4914415620528951441_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&amp;_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=7wkYp4GkDDUQ7kNvgF79-09&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad1-3.fna&amp;_nc_gid=AAx_2rLu0YD9P8MoOHef9wa&amp;oh=00_AYA5x1Q7EPPsMj6KoqY5Zn1Y0z_dQ3esRHpkTQlez0rZoQ&amp;oe=67378A0F\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 3 ng\u01b0\u1eddi v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, often compared to Shohei Ohtani, has the potential to earn $60 million in endorsements without needing a Major League Baseball (MLB) contract, according to David Samson, a former Miami Marlins executive.<\/p>\n<p>This estimate highlights Sasaki\u2019s appeal to brands that value his star potential and marketability in Japan and globally.<\/p>\n<p>Sasaki\u2019s fastball, which can exceed 100 mph, has made him one of the most exciting young players in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).<\/p>\n<p>His rise is comparable to Ohtani, who has become a global icon both for his two-way playing style and massive commercial appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Although Sasaki might not immediately join MLB due to the complex posting system and contractual timelines with the Chiba Lotte Marines, endorsements could still make him a highly lucrative star.<\/p>\n<p>His appearances in the World Baseball Classic further cemented his reputation as a dominant pitcher with star power similar to Ohtani, opening doors for high-profile sponsorships even without a move to the U.S. sports market.<\/p>\n<p>Sasaki&#8217;s achievements and skill make him an appealing figure for endorsements on a level similar to Ohtani, who earned $35 million from endorsements last year alone\u200b.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, often compared to Shohei Ohtani, has the potential to earn $60 million in endorsements without needing a Major League Baseball (MLB) contract,&#8230; 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