Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the 14th and 15th players to win a Japan Series and a World Series title. The Dodgers invested a large sum of money into the two Japanese stars in the offseason, and they see a return in year one.
Japan tuned in at record rates, helping the World Series reach a 65% viewership increase from last year’s World Series.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Joins an Exclusive Club
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run in the first inning of Game 5 in The Bronx. Not only did he give the Yankees a 3-0 lead at the time, but he became the first player ever born in the Bahamas to hit a home run in the World Series. Ed Armbrister is the only other player born in the Bahamas to even reach the World Series.
All Eyes on Juan Soto
Juan Soto will be a free agent for the first time. The Dominican Republic native already has a stellar resume. He has won a World Series, has multiple Silver Sluggers, multiple All-Star selections, and a batting title. He is in line to sign the largest contract ever by a Dominican-born player and one of the largest contracts ever overall.
Dodgers’ Big Three Achieve Big Career Milestones
Mookie Betts won his third World Series last night. He is the only active player to have won three World Series Titles.
Freddie Freeman won his second World Series and first World Series MVP. Although Freeman was born in the United States, he represents Canada in international play and is the first player to represent Canada to win the MVP.
After years with Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani has won his first World Series. Perhaps the best player in the game, he played through a shoulder injury and finally won a title.
