According to a report from Jeff Passan, superstar outfielder Juan Soto has reached a historic agreement with the New York Mets for a 15-year, $765 million contract, making it the largest deal in professional sports history. This mega-deal is poised to reshape the landscape of Major League Baseball and solidify Soto as one of the most coveted talents in the sport.
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Juan Soto’s Record-Breaking Deal
According to Passan, Soto’s new contract with the Mets is a game-changer, with no deferred money included. In addition, the deal features escalators that could push the total value of the contract to over $800 million. Soto’s contract surpasses any previous MLB deal and solidifies his status as highest-paid athlete in professional sports history.
Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets includes no deferred money, according to sources, and has escalators that can reach above $800 million.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2024
Soto’s Career and 2024 Stats
At just 26 years old, Soto is already one of the most accomplished players in the league, and his 2024 campaign further proves why he is worth this monumental deal. In the 2024 season alone, Soto posted a WAR of 7.9, an OPS of .989, and slugged 41 home runs with a .288 batting average. Over the course of his career, Soto has accumulated a remarkable 36.4 WAR, 201 home runs, and an OPS of .953.
Here’s a look at Soto’s impressive stats from 2024 and his career:
2024 Season Stats:
WAR: 7.9
AB: 576
Hits: 166
Home Runs: 41
Batting Average: .288
Runs: 128
RBIs: 109
Stolen Bases: 7
OBP: .419
SLG: .569
OPS: .989
OPS+: 178
Career Stats:
WAR: 36.4
AB: 3,280
Hits: 934
Home Runs: 201
Batting Average: .285
Runs: 655
RBIs: 592
Stolen Bases: 57
OBP: .421
SLG: .532
OPS: .953
OPS+: 160
Looking to the Future
With this historic contract, Soto’s future in New York looks brighter than ever. The Mets now have a generational talent locked up for 15 years, and Soto will be expected to lead the charge as one of the faces of MLB for the next decade and a half. Mets fans are eager to see how Soto’s presence in the lineup will elevate the team and potentially bring a World Series title back to New York.
This deal not only cements Soto’s place in baseball history but also raises the bar for future contracts in the sport, as his blend of power, on-base skills, and consistent performance has now set a new standard for elite players.