Overview

• Juan Soto responded to a fan's taunts of being 'overpaid' and 'overrated' by hitting a home run directly near the heckler during a Mets spring training game.
• The incident occurred during the bottom of the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie.
• The fan, who attempted to catch the home run ball, failed and fell, adding to the viral nature of the moment captured on video.
• Soto recently signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, making him the highest-paid player in North American sports history.
• The 26-year-old star is off to a strong start with the Mets, batting nearly .400 in spring training and showcasing his elite talent.