Juan Soto Surprises Brett Baty with New Car in Exchange for Jersey Number #1

In a heartwarming gesture, New York Mets superstar Juan Soto gifted teammate Brett Baty a brand-new Chevrolet Tahoe as a thank-you for relinquishing his No. 22 jersey. Soto, who signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason, went above and beyond to show his appreciation after Baty willingly gave up https://www.storenymets.com/collections/austin-warren-jersey the number he had worn throughout his first three MLB seasons.

The surprise unfolded on Thursday morning when Mets traveling secretary Edgar Suero led Baty to the players’ parking lot, where the black-on-black SUV awaited with a large red bow and a message on the rear windshield: “THANKS FOR NO. 22.” Baty, who had been driving his high school car—a 2016 Toyota 4Runner—was overwhelmed by Soto’s generosity.

“It’s amazing,” Baty said. “Just for him to be able to think to do something like that, I couldn’t be more grateful. I’m just really excited that he’s on our team.”

Soto, known for his thoughtful gestures, consulted unnamed “sources” within the organization to learn about Baty’s preference for https://www.storenymets.com/collections/frankie-montas-jersey a spacious SUV. After acquiring Baty’s phone number, Soto texted him to hint at an upcoming gift, though Baty had no idea it would be a car. Soto revealed he paid $92,000 for the Tahoe, a small fraction of his 2025 salary but a meaningful token of gratitude.

“For me, it’s not about the car,” Soto said. “It’s just something that’s going to make him happy. And whenever he sees it, he tells himself that it’s worth giving the number 22.”

Baty, who switched to No. 7 in honor of childhood idols José Reyes and Joe Mauer, plans to keep his trusty 4Runner but wasted no time driving https://www.storenymets.com/collections/jake-diekman-jersey the new Tahoe out of the parking lot. “Definitely the new one,” he said with a grin.

The exchange highlights Soto’s efforts to build camaraderie with his new teammates as he adjusts to his fourth team in four years. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s seamless integration into the clubhouse, noting his positive attitude and growing comfort.

“You can see the smile on his face,” Mendoza said

In a heartwarming gesture, New York Mets superstar Juan Soto gifted teammate Brett Baty a brand-new Chevrolet Tahoe as a thank-you for relinquishing his No. 22 jersey. Soto, who signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason, went above and beyond to show his appreciation after Baty willingly gave up https://www.storenymets.com/collections/austin-warren-jersey the number he had worn throughout his first three MLB seasons. The surprise unfolded on Thursday morning when Mets traveling secretary Edgar Suero led Baty to the players’ parking lot, where the black-on-black SUV awaited with a large red bow and a message on the rear windshield: “THANKS FOR NO. 22.” Baty, who had been driving his high school car—a 2016 Toyota 4Runner—was overwhelmed by Soto’s generosity. “It’s amazing,” Baty said. “Just for him to be able to think to do something like that, I couldn’t be more grateful. I’m just really excited that he’s on our team.” Soto, known for his thoughtful gestures, consulted unnamed “sources” within the organization to learn about Baty’s preference for https://www.storenymets.com/collections/frankie-montas-jersey a spacious SUV. After acquiring Baty’s phone number, Soto texted him to hint at an upcoming gift, though Baty had no idea it would be a car. Soto revealed he paid $92,000 for the Tahoe, a small fraction of his 2025 salary but a meaningful token of gratitude. “For me, it’s not about the car,” Soto said. “It’s just something that’s going to make him happy. And whenever he sees it, he tells himself that it’s worth giving the number 22.” Baty, who switched to No. 7 in honor of childhood idols José Reyes and Joe Mauer, plans to keep his trusty 4Runner but wasted no time driving https://www.storenymets.com/collections/jake-diekman-jersey the new Tahoe out of the parking lot. “Definitely the new one,” he said with a grin. The exchange highlights Soto’s efforts to build camaraderie with his new teammates as he adjusts to his fourth team in four years. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Soto’s seamless integration into the clubhouse, noting his positive attitude and growing comfort. “You can see the smile on his face,” Mendoza said