Comparing Ohtani and Soto Deals Ahead of $1B Matchup
Comparing Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto ahead of LA's upcoming series.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto have the two largest contracts in MLB, and we’ll be comparing them ahead of LA’s series against the NL East foe. The Dodgers and the Mets clash for the first time this season beginning Monday at 7:10 p. m.
PT, marking the first matchup between teams which combine for a $1. 07 billion player expenditure this season . Los Angeles signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract ahead of 2024, and the Mets signed Soto to a $765 million contract the year after.
With their statuses as the only players to land contracts higher than $700 million, it’s only natural to compare the two and how they’ve impacted their team since arriving. Jul 12, 2021; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto greets Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani during the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J.
Downing-USA TODAY Sports What Has Shohei Ohtani Done Since Signing With the Dodgers? Ohtani clearly has the edge over Soto in this argument, as he’s spent two extremely successful seasons with the Dodgers compared to a mildly disappointing Juan Soto season with the Mets. He has won two MVP’s unanimously, as well as the first back-to-back World Series championship in Dodgers history.