Shohei Ohtani vs. Juan Soto (Source: GETTY)
Juan Soto and the New York Mets sent shockwaves after agreeing a record 15-year, $765 million contract, which includes an additional $75 million signing bonus. The outfielder's contract has an opt-out in place after the 2029 season. If the Mets want to nullify it, they would need to boost his AAV from $51 million to $55 million for the remaining 10 years of his contract.
Soto's contract surpasses Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract signed last year. However, there are various facets of both contracts that need to be analyzed before arriving at a conclusion on who got the better deal.
Shohei Ohtani vs Juan Soto contract comparison
#1 Contract Length
Shohei Ohtani: 10 years (2024–2033) initially, with a large (97.1%) deferred payout from 2034–2043. Effective length: 20 years considering deferred payments.
