Juan Soto Hits Home Run at Heckling Fan During Mets Spring Training

The Mets’ $765 million star silenced a vocal critic with a dramatic home run during a game against the Cardinals.

Juan Soto, the Mets' newly signed star with the richest contract in North American sports history, faced heckling from a fan during a spring training game against the Cardinals.
The fan repeatedly shouted 'overpaid' and 'overrated' at Soto while he was in right field, prompting a brief staredown caught on video that went viral online.
In the third inning, Soto responded by hitting a home run directly toward the heckler, who failed to catch the ball and fell trying.
Soto's home run contributed to a 4-0 lead in the game, which the Mets ultimately won 8-0, continuing Soto's strong spring training performance.
Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in December and has impressed early, batting nearly .400 with three home runs in spring training.