Juan Soto was a generational talent from the moment he made it to MLB, and now he's being paid like it.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Sunday that Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported in November that interested suitors were prepared to exceed $600 million for the four-time All-Star. He not only blew past that figure but also received the highest-ever sum in sports history.
Here's how Soto's deal stacks up among his sporting peers.
Highest-Paid NBA Players
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The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown still owns the title of highest-paid player in the NBA thanks to his five-year, $285.