Remember the date—December 11, 2024? It was the day when Juan Soto shattered all previous records in global sports by signing a record-breaking $765 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal left the world awestruck, and since then, expectations have been sky high regarding how Soto will justify his massive price tag through his on-field performance. The regular season is underway, and while Soto has yet to meet expectations, it hasn’t stopped him from cashing in his substantial paycheck.

Ten games in and Soto is standing with merely one homer and 4 RBIs with a .904 OPS. While his performance has been below par so far, he showed signs of improvement during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. The $765 million Mets star launched a solo home run off the facing of the second deck in the third inning at Daikin Park—a classic Soto-style homer! For context, it took the seven plate appearances for Soto to hit his first homer as a Met. Last year with the Yankees, he managed to hit his first homer within three games—coincidentally at the same ballpark!

However, Soto has yet to hit his stride with the Mets, though his hefty paycheck continues to roll in. Fox Sports: MLB shared an interesting update on how much money Soto earns every 37 seconds. The figure is astonishing—leaving the entire social media buzzing. Soto earns an incredible $1,244 every 37 seconds—a figure that sounds unbelievable but is entirely accurate. Fans quickly took to social media to share their reactions.

Let’s get honest here—Soto isn’t the only player earning such an absurd amount. Long before him, it was Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout who were signing similarly massive contracts. Ohtani was the first player to reach the $700 million milestone. However, Ohtani earns $2 million annual average value (AAV) with the rest deferred—a far cry from Soto’s approximate $46 million AAV. Trout, on the other hand, earns $35.45 million AAV, that too with playing only 29 games last year. Imagine getting $35 million from playing just 29 games!

The Mets are still in a much better position with Soto. However, the whopping amount he earns every 37 seconds continues to drive fans into a frenzy. Fans wasted no time taking to social media to share their thoughts on the deal.

The fans are left overwhelmed by Juan Soto

How do Soto’s earnings compare to those of an average American? Well, one fan pointed out that Soto’s 37-second earning is more than what he is earning per week. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the average weekly earnings for American private sector employees stand at $1231. So yes, Soto is well ahead of any average American. This only proves the brand value Soto carries, which is much more than his on-field excellence.

The amount is enough to make people about try their luck at Diamond Park. Why not when hitting a baseball can earn so much? One user joked about how to sign up with a team. Well, anyone can earn an enormous sum of money if they are skilled enough to shine in the field, especially in MLB. Soto exemplifies that, and players like Trout, Ohtani, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have guaranteed contracts worth over $400 million. While not every player in MLB earns like Soto or Ohtani, it takes extraordinary skills to command such sums.

Setting aside the debates and jokes about Soto’s earnings, one fan sensibly acknowledged how Soto is raising the bar for players. It is beyond doubt that Soto signed for the market value of a player with his abilities. Yes, 49 homers and 109 RBIs last year were enough to prove what Soto is capable of. Let’s get honest here—baseball is a huge money sport. From the era of Barry Bonds to Alex Rodriguez to Soto, record-breaking deals have always been part of it. Even though Soto has the biggest total deal in baseball history, fans can expect that someone will eventually outstrip him.

The only concern with the Mets’ contract with Soto is his current performance. A fan pointed this out. Soto is indeed nowhere close to what he did last year. However, it’s only 10 games into a 162-game season—too early to draw conclusions about his form. Soto’s career with the Yankees last year also took a later start, with his first homer coming in the third game. So, it’s too early to draw conclusions about Soto. Who can deny the aura that he carries in the clubhouse? Remember yesterday’ game when the Marlins intentionally walked Soto to let the next batter come? That’s aura!

When the Mets are offering $1244 for a single base run to Soto, imagine how much the Mets owner is earning. Steve Cohen is among the billionaires in the world with a $15.6 billion net worth as per Bloomberg. So, how much is he earning every 37 seconds? The calculator is heating up! It’s all about how much value Juan Soto brings to the team—not just through his stats but also through merchandise sales and overall revenue generation.

The upcoming series with the Detroit Tigers will be worth watching, Soto. Fans will be eager to witness Soto coming back to his form.

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