Story byLos Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Aaron ColomaThu, February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM UTC·2 min readLos Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani featured in a new commercial for Dunlop Tyres, a brand owned and produced by Japanese company Sumitomo Rubber Industries. The commercial advertises the Dunlop Synchro Weather tire, which features “Active Tread”, meaning it adjusts and adapts to various weather and road conditions. Ohtani signed an advertising contract with Dunlop in 2024, debuting in a commercial with a CGI depiction of Babe Ruth in July 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSince his arrival in MLB, Ohtani has partnered with Japanese and American companies alike, proving people who doubted his marketability wrong. Per Sportico, Ohtani made an estimated $100 million from his brand deals in 2025. His endorsements made him more money than any other athlete in the world last year, clearing names like LeBron James ($85 million) and Lionel Messi ($70 million). Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods are the only other athletes to reach the $100 million mark. Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.