Sam Morril compares Shohei Ohtani's contract to Mets' blockbuster $765,000,000 deal - Image: Imagn
Juan Soto doesn't play two ways like Shohei Ohtani, but the New York Mets saw value in him, signing the outfielder to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract. This deal broke Ohtani's previous record — a 10-year, $700 million contract signed with the Dodgers last year — to become the richest contract in baseball and professional sports.
Soto will earn an annual salary of $51 million, with an opt-out clause in place after the 2029 season. The Mets have the option to void this opt-out by upgrading his salary to $55 million annually for the remaining 10 years.
Juan Soto's record-breaking contract has sparked widespread discussion, including comments from New York-based comedian Sam Morril, who appeared on Tuesday's edition of "The Rich Eisen Show." The comedian believes the Mets overpaid for Soto, offering a layman’s comparison between Soto and Ohtani.
