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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is endorsed by several leading brands. Since time immemorial, top-tier brands have loved collaborating with players to market their products. Brands like , , and try to cash in on the popularity of the players to reach their target audience and make revenue. Here is a list of five well-known MLB players with sizable endorsement deals.

#1 Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels v New York Yankees , a pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Angels, makes about $6 million yearly from sponsorships in the United States and Japan. Endorsements: -Asics -Descente -Fanatics -Hugo Boss -JAL Airlines -Oakley -Panini -Seiko -Topps Shohei Ohtani's endorsements have tripled in the past year, earning him far more money off the field than on it
Shohei Ohtani's endorsements have tripled in the past year, earning him far more money off the field than on it "Shohei Ohtani's endorsements have tripled in the past year, earning him far more money off the field than on it." - @Forbes SportsMoney Ohtani's income from appearing in advertisements will double in 2022, according to research by Forbes. Forbes expects the sum to be $20 million before taxes and agent costs.

#2 Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day Philadelphia Phillies right fielder and designated hitter earns $5 million from endorsement deals. Endorsements: -Acuvue -Assault Fitness -Blind Barber -Gatorade -Loaded Gaming -Under Armour -Rawlings -T-Mobile -Topps Unlike other MLB players, he has his own way of picking who he represents. Harper said, "If the brands are really super friendly and family-oriented with how they approach my career or my family, that’s who I want to be with. Baseball is, of course, the number one thing on my list. It’s my career, so they know that I’m going to pick baseball over anything else I do. If I can align myself with companies that understand and know that, then that’s huge." Source: Bryce Harper's new 10-year Under Armour deal is largest endorsement deal in MLB player history Source: Bryce Harper's new 10-year Under Armour deal is largest endorsement deal in MLB player history "Source: Bryce Harper's new 10-year Under Armour deal is largest endorsement deal in MLB player history." - Darren Rovell Bryce's 10-year agreement with Under Armour, an American company selling sports apparel, is the richest endorsement deal ever in MLB history.

#3 Kris Bryant

Kris Bryant, Los Angeles Dodgers v Colorado Rockies Per a report by Forbes, has made $3.5 million through endorsement partnerships. Endorsements: -Adidas -Fanatics -Midwest Express Clinic -Rawlings -Red Bulls -Topps MLB stars making the most in endorsements annually, per

Shohei Ohtani - $6M
Bryce Harper - $5M
Kris Bryant - $3.5M
Mike Trout - $3M
Cody Bellinger - $2.5MMLB stars making the most in endorsements annually, per 1️⃣ Shohei Ohtani - $6M2️⃣ Bryce Harper - $5M3️⃣ Kris Bryant - $3.5M4️⃣ Mike Trout - $3M5️⃣ Cody Bellinger - $2.5M "MLB stars making the most in endorsements annually, per Forbes." - Front Office Sports Bryant promotes several brands each year with his endorsement deals.

#4 Mike Trout

Mike Trout, Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Angels Through sponsorships with companies like BodyArmor, Nike, Rawlings, and others, earns $3 million a year. In 2014, the Los Angeles Angels center fielder officially signed with Nike. He is the second MLB player to have a signature line of Nike sneakers, the Nike Lunar Vapor Trout. Nike said, "The first signature cleat for star outfielder Mike Trout, the Nike Lunar Vapor Trout redefines the balance of speed and power in baseball and embodies the future direction of the game." Endorsements: -BodyArmor -Nike -Rawlings -SuperDrink -J&J Snack Foods -Topps -Subway -Land Rover Mike Trout's new Nike signature shoe just dropped, with several more on the wayMike Trout's new Nike signature shoe just dropped, with several more on the way "Mike Trout's new Nike signature shoe just dropped, with several more on the way." - Sneaker News Trout's Nike line has been very popular with fans.

#5 Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger, Cleveland Guardians v Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman and outfielder Cody Bellinger's total endorsement deal value is $2.5 million. Endorsements: -Ashland Hard Seltzer -Dick's Sporting Goods -Fanatics -Flonase -Gamevil -Louisville Slugger -Nike -Panini -Postmates -Rawlings -Therabody -Topps -Ubisoft "D.Q ( Daily Queen ) restaurant NEW TV commercial with Cody Bellinger and Fernando Tatis Jr." - Ken 88 Among all, Shohei Ohtani is currently ruling the market. His endorsement portfolio is growing in leaps and bounds within a short span. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found