"This is sick, bro": Brett Baty’s jaw-dropping reaction to Juan Soto’s $60,000 worth gift for number swap

In Major League Baseball, not only do the headlines rot by numbers, but occasionally, beautiful gestures of friendship off the field become the break. Such is the case when the newest megastar in town, Juan Soto of the Mets, not only received the iconic No. 22 jersey long worn by third baseman Brett Baty, but also followed up with a lavish thank-you gift.

Boulevard drama starts here, Juan Soto has worn 22 for his whole life as far as the eye can see, a good seven years to be precise-probably he would have to feel a bit awkward wearing it for the Mets. The brawniest star around- if any- Baty was with those coveted numbers. So Soto being the good, responsible teammate worked out a deal for the newer, blacked-out Chevy Tahoe worth $60,000. That is right, according to NY Post, an $60K - $90k SUV with "Thanks for #22" written on the rear windshield.

The Mets made sure to capture the feel-good moment when they shared a video on Instagram of Baty's utter surprise as the shocked star was shown the incredible surprise gift. After being so shocked, his jaw hanging at the sight of the beautifully wrapped vehicle with a giant red bow across the hood, he muttered, "This is sick, bro" to no one in particular. Soto, the ever-sweet soul, said, "I wanted to give you something nice," and reconfirmed that baseball is more than just numbers.

In the video, Soto spoke about how much No. 22 means to him after having worn it for the entirety of his career. "I really appreciate this number," he said nostalgically. "This is the first one I ever wore." Clearly, the gesture held great meaning for both players, turning a spontaneous gesture into the fabric of their growing friendship and respect.
Baty's rise to prominence as one of the most exciting young players on the Mets thoroughly validates his shining promise on the diamond now, though he has just bagged a shiny new set of wheels for a load. Soto pretty much cemented his place as one of the most charitable stars in the game-not only through setting records but by putting together one of the warmest moments of the season.