Juan Soto’s impressive stats from 2024 include 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a .288 batting average. These figures not only highlight his skill but also showcase the financial landscape of modern sports.
If Soto maintains this level of performance over the next 15 years, he could earn approximately $1.2 million for each home run, $467,890 for every RBI, and $307,229 for each hit.
(This is, of course, before taxes.)
Soto’s groundbreaking $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets — the largest deal in U.S. major sports history — offers a unique perspective on the financial oddities present in the sports world, especially given the influence of billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen.
Under this contract, Soto will earn around $314,815 per game. Based on his 2024 performance, he would receive $671,053 for each extra-base hit. Remarkably, every time he swings the bat, regardless of the outcome, he would pocket approximately $46,322. This figure assumes Soto remains healthy and productive; any missed time would further inflate these rates.
“Thank you Uncle Steve,” expressed Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo on social media, reflecting the sentiments of many in the organization.
The sports industry is filled with astonishing financial figures that, when analyzed by achievement, can be quite surprising. (These calculations are based on current earnings and do not account for future restructurings or potential changes.)
For example:
Shohei Ohtani’s record $700 million deal has been eclipsed by Soto’s, yet he still holds the title for the highest average total value at $70 million annually. As the sole member of baseball’s prestigious 50-50 club (54 home runs, 59 stolen bases in 2024), Ohtani’s earnings would translate to $619,469 each time he hits a home run or steals a base.
While it’s difficult to evaluate Dak Prescott’s current stats due to injury, his contract averages $60 million per season with the Dallas Cowboys. Over the life of this contract, Prescott earns approximately $13,680 for every passing yard.
NFL: Quarterbacks in General
The earnings per game for NFL starting quarterbacks are staggering. Patrick Mahomes’ $450 million contract does not even lead the cash-per-game rankings; Prescott earns about $3.5 million for each regular-season game, while Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, and Green Bay’s Jordan Love are around $3.25 million per game.
In the NBA, Stephen Curry commands nearly $56 million this season, leading the salary race. As the league’s all-time three-point leader, he earns roughly $680,000 per game during the 2024-25 season. If compensated solely for his three-pointers, he would receive about $161,908 for each shot made.
Jaylen Brown is starting a five-year deal worth around $285 million, while Jayson Tatum will begin a five-year contract next year worth approximately $314 million. At their current scoring rates, the Celtics would be paying these two stars about $27,406 for each point scored, a stark contrast to Larry Bird, who earned about $1,100 per point throughout his career.
In Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi earned just over $1 million per goal this season, totaling $20.4 million for 20 goals. When considering his MLS salary alone — his full contract with Inter Miami is valued at least $150 million for 2.5 years — Messi made approximately $229 for every second he spent on the field during the 2024 regular season.
Scottie Scheffler’s official earnings in 2024 were $29,228,357, not including his Olympic gold medal’s priceless value. His total earnings, including bonuses and unofficial income, amounted to $34,037,500, which includes $25 million for winning the FedExCup. In total, this means the world’s No. 1 golfer earned about $11,243 for every shot taken this season.
Next year, Scheffler will start a contract averaging $14 million per season over eight seasons. At his current scoring rate, he would earn approximately $119,393 for every goal or assist during that time.
Igor Shesterkin recently secured the richest goalie extension, valued at $92 million over eight years. Based on his current averages, he will earn $5,084 each time he makes a save.
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