Juan Soto's contract with the New York Mets towers over that of superstars Jayson Tatum and Patrick Mahomes (image credits: IMAGN)
The MLB community was left shocked and in disbelief after the news broke that Juan Soto signed a 15-year $765 million deal with the New York Mets. While there have been updates around the growing number of his potential deal, no one was prepared for him to sign the richest contract in baseball history.
On Dec. 11, 2023, Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year $700 million deal with the LA Dodgers, and although he will make more per season, Soto's new contract trumps his overall monetary value. Even though Soto is one of the best players in baseball, the contract has left many not only questioning if he is worth that money, but also how it compares to superstars across other American sports.
Here's a closer look at Juan Soto's contract compared the top contracts in the other major North American sports
