Landing a multi-million dollar contract sounds fascinating only till the pressure doesn’t weigh you down. As much as these massive contracts are celebrated, they also uninvitedly bring a pool of expectations for MLB stars. The hottest names in the league with the highest paychecks are at the center of a shocking social media survey. And the results? Let’s just say it’s about to stun you.
The survey was all about whether or not these multi-million-dollar contracts are even justified by the MLB stars’ actual performance. This subject was enough to ignite an intense debate among fans. Unsurprisingly, an overwhelming number of fans participated in it. Three MLB stars clearly topped the results for being undeserving of their big paychecks.
The name that kept popping up at the top of the results was New York Mets’ $765 million star Juan Soto. The Mets signed him for a 15-year contract in December 2024. So far, his contract is the largest in the history of baseball. But well, how and why did he top the survey results? Apparently, they were quick to look up the amount he will be earning in the 2025 season. It’s a breathtaking payout of $61,875,000.
According to fans, Soto’s slow start to the season as a Met has led them to believe that Soto might not be deserving of such hefty payouts. Over the 2025 MLB season, he sits at a .233 batting average with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs. Naturally, with his stats, fans concluded that Soto doesn’t justify the Mets’ investment.
Now, the name that comes second on the survey results is even more shocking. It’s the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom, Shohei Ohtani. He will be making $2,000,000 in the 2025 season. As a result of the tricky structure of his deal, this figure is scaled down from the actual one. Now, don’t get this the wrong way. MLB fans don’t doubt his stellar performance; it’s something else that has led them to conclude that he doesn’t justify his 10-year, $700 million contract.
Ohtani undeniably has an amazing set of numbers: a .261 batting average with 6 home runs and 8 RBIs. Yet, according to the fans, the concern is his future as a pitcher. His ongoing stretch of elbow surgery has led them to question whether or not he will continue to be a two-way phenom or not.
The name that secured the third place in the survey results is Anthony Rendon. This name had nearly no divided opinions. Despite his hefty 7-year, $245 million contract, he hasn’t stepped on the field much in the 2025 season. He will be making $38,571,428 this season. Given his significant presence on the injured list instead of the field has led MLB fans have concluded that he doesn’t deserve the massive payouts.
Let’s not forget all these players have worked really hard to land such massive deals. However, there are times when the performance doesn’t justify the multi-million-dollar deals.
Like it or hate it, big payouts are the new norm in MLB
You just saw how multi-million-dollar contracts come with the relentless pressure of always performing up to the mark. In MLB, every time a player lands a massive contract, the next debate comes around about who will be the next to exceed that contract. The recent trends suggest that it’s so believable that such hefty and mind-blowing deals are a new norm.
Let’s break down the recent signing and its impacts. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently signed a contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays for a hefty $500 million for 12 years. And just like that, the curiosities started growing louder over who would be the next in line.
Wondering who? For now, all signs point towards the Chicago Cubs’ ace Kyle Tucker. You see, he has recently etched his name in MLB history by recording 23 hits, 19 runs, and 18 RBIs over his first 18 games. He has been compared with several elite players this season. And honestly? For all the right reasons.
According to insiders, Tucker is the next in line to hit a groundbreaking deal. We won’t have to wait too long to see if Tucker signs an extension with the Cubs or with another big-budget franchise. After all, when he hits the free agency, it is a given that the teams will be queuing to sign him up. Naturally, all eyes are on him till he makes a decision.
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