Juan Soto's 2020 National League batting title (.351)
Dominican outfielder for the New York Mets, six-time Silver Slugger, and 2020 NL batting champion.
Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. Soto is a six-time Silver Slugger Award winner and five-time All-Star.
Quick Facts
- Character
- Juan Soto
- Role
- Left fielder; Right fielder
- Affiliation
- Washington Nationals
- First appears
- 2018 MLB season
- Status
- Active (as of 2020 season)
Lore & Background
Soto signed with the Nationals as an international free agent in 2015. He made his MLB debut in 2018 and was the runner-up for the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year Award. In 2019, he played a key part in the Nationals' first World Series championship, earning him the Babe Ruth Award. In 2020, he won the National League batting title with a .351 average. After being traded to the Padres at the 2022 trade deadline, Soto was dealt to the Yankees following the 2023 season. In his lone season with the team, he reached the 2024 World Series and finished third in American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting. After becoming a free agent for the first time in his career, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets in the offseason, the largest contract in professional sports history.
Reader's Guide
Soto is renowned for his exceptional plate discipline and known for his unique batter's box movements, dubbed the 'Soto Shuffle.'
Did You Know?
- Soto was born on October 25, 1998, in Santo Domingo.
- He signed with the Nationals as an international free agent for a $1.5 million signing bonus in July 2015.
- Soto made his MLB debut on May 20, 2018, becoming the youngest player in the major leagues at 19 years, 207 days.
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