Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder due to the significant amount of deferred money in Ohtani's deal. Ohtani agreed to a groundbreaking $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in December, surpassing the previous high set by Mike Trout's $426.5 million, 12-year agreement with the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani's deal includes a staggering $680 million in deferred money payable from 2034-2043. The valuation of this deal in current dollars varies depending on the method used:
