Pat McAfee puts superstar Juan Soto’s eye-opening $765,000,000 deal into perspective

ESPN College GameDay host Pat McAfee broke down the jaw-dropping numbers behind Juan Soto's historic $765 million deal with the New York Mets, offering fans a glimpse into just how massive the contract truly is.

On Sunday, McAfee shared a video of his phone’s calculator showing Soto’s earnings: $5,902.78 per hour over the next 15 years. That works out to over $140,000 a day, $1 million a week and $4.25 million per month — numbers that are tough to wrap your head around.

McAfee tweeted:

“$5,902.78 an hour for the next 15 years I think? Baseball PAYS”

Soto’s deal eclipses Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers last winter, making it the largest in MLB history. The 25-year-old will also receive a $75 million signing bonus once the deal is approved by the commissioner’s office.

According to Daily Mail, Soto could opt out of the contract after the 2029 season unless the Mets increase his annual salary by $4 million.

Soto had turned down a 15-year, $440 million offer from the Washington Nationals in 2022 before being traded to the Padres. Over seven MLB seasons, he has built a remarkable career with a .285 batting average, 201 home runs, 592 RBIs and 769 walks.

Nonetheless, the deal sets a new benchmark in baseball’s evolving financial landscape.

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Juan Soto is one of baseball's brightest stars

Juan Soto has cemented his place as one of baseball's brightest stars. In October, he proved why the hype surrounding him since his 2018 debut wasn’t misplaced.

When the stakes were the highest, Soto delivered, showcasing his power and trademark discipline by laying off borderline pitches. He didn’t just meet expectations — he surpassed them, stepping into free agency as one of the most coveted players in the game.

At26, Soto hit the market with no strings attached, a rarity in a sport where youth is prized. His presence stirred a frenzy among MLB’s biggest spenders. The Mets, Yankees, Red Sox and the Blue Jays all scrambled to outbid one another, driven by the belief that Soto’s talent would be a safe bet in a world wary of free-agent flops.

Soto’s numbers back up the buzz. Since debuting with the Nationals in 2018, his offensive production ranks among the elite. According to Bleacher Report, his numbers are:

• 1st in walks (769)
• 2nd in times on base (1,719)
• 9th in home runs (201)
• 1st in on-base percentage (.421)
• 7th in slugging percentage (.532)
• 4th in OPS (.953)
• 4th in OPS+ (160)

Juan Soto stands alongside Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge as one of the best hitters in the world, and his free agency only confirmed his standing as a generational talent.

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