Juan Soto, baseball player, 244 home runs, 2018

Juan Soto

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Born: 10/25/1998 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2018-05-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 224 lbs

Full name: Juan Jose Soto

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Biography

Juan Soto is a dynamic position player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 20, 2018. Born in 1998, Soto quickly establishes himself as one of the premier hitters of his generation, showcasing a remarkable combination of power and patience at the plate. With a career batting average of .285 over 936 games, he has amassed 934 hits, including 201 home runs and 592 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs and change the course of a game. Soto's offensive prowess is complemented by his speed on the bases, as demonstrated by his 57 stolen bases, making him a multifaceted threat in the lineup. Soto's accolades include four All-Star selections and multiple Rookie of the Month awards, underscoring his early success and continued excellence in the league. His arrival coincides with a competitive era in baseball that emphasizes offensive production and player versatility, and he has embraced this challenge by consistently performing at a high level. As he continues his career, Soto remains a key figure in the sport, known for his exceptional batting eye, mature approach, and ability to deliver in clutch situations. His contributions not only help his team but also resonate with fans, establishing him as one of the faces of baseball for the current generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1096 3857 775 1086 199 16 244 697 95 896 833 0.282 0.417 0.531 0.948 27584.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +31.6% above league average.

Career SLG .531 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.948 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2018 WAS NL 116 414 77 121 25 1 22 70 5 79 99 0.292 .247 (+18%) .318 (+28%) .409 (+26%) .727 (+27%) 2454.7
2019 WAS NL 150 542 110 153 32 5 34 110 12 108 132 0.282 .252 (+12%) .322 (+24%) .434 (+26%) .757 (+25%) 3200.5
2020 WAS NL 47 154 39 54 14 0 13 37 6 41 28 0.351 .244 (+43%) .321 (+52%) .417 (+66%) .739 (+60%) 1837.8
2021 WAS NL 151 502 111 157 20 2 29 95 9 145 93 0.313 .243 (+28%) .317 (+47%) .410 (+30%) .727 (+37%) 4794.2
2022 WAS NL 101 342 62 84 17 1 21 46 6 91 62 0.246 .242 (+1%) .311 (+31%) .394 (+23%) .706 (+27%) 2134.1
2022 SDP NL 52 182 31 43 8 1 6 16 0 44 34 0.236 .242 (-3%) .311 (+24%) .394 (-1%) .706 (+10%) 2134.1
2023 SDP NL 162 568 97 156 32 1 35 109 12 132 129 0.275 .248 (+11%) .320 (+28%) .414 (+25%) .734 (+27%) 3725.2
2024 NYY AL 157 576 128 166 31 4 41 109 7 129 119 0.288 .243 (+18%) .312 (+34%) .399 (+43%) .711 (+39%) 5106.9
2025 NYN NL 160 577 120 152 20 1 43 105 38 127 137 0.263 .245 (+7%) .314 (+26%) .403 (+30%) .718 (+28%) 3813.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
43 160 31 45 8 0 11 30 27 40 0.281

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALCS NYA 5 19 5 7 1 0 3 6 4 3 0.368
2024 ALDS2 NYA 4 14 1 4 1 0 0 2 3 4 0.286
2024 WS NYA 5 16 6 5 1 0 1 1 7 2 0.312
2022 NLCS SDN 5 18 4 4 1 0 2 4 2 5 0.222
2022 NLDS2 SDN 4 16 3 3 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.188
2022 NLWC1 SDN 3 12 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 2 0.333
2019 NLCS WAS 4 16 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 7 0.188
2019 NLDS1 WAS 5 18 4 5 0 0 2 4 3 4 0.278
2019 NLWC WAS 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.250
2019 WS WAS 7 27 6 9 2 0 3 7 5 8 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1063 1061 1948 41 19 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 WAS OF 114 112 207 4 2 2
2019 WAS OF 150 150 273 0 2 0
2020 WAS OF 42 42 64 1 0 0
2021 WAS OF 144 144 295 5 6 1
2022 WAS OF 99 99 192 2 2 0
2022 SDN OF 52 52 112 1 1 0
2023 SDN OF 154 154 254 10 3 2
2024 NYA OF 151 151 302 10 2 1
2025 NYN OF 157 157 249 8 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 460
Right Field 603
Designated Hitter 23

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2025 Silver Slugger OF
2025 TSN All-Star OF
2024 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-03-30
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-06-01
2024 Silver Slugger OF
2024 TSN All-Star OF
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-09-16
2023 Silver Slugger OF
2023 TSN All-Star OF
2022 Silver Slugger OF
2022 TSN All-Star OF
2021 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2021 Silver Slugger OF
2021 TSN All-Star OF
2020 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2020 Player of the Week Week of 2020-08-15
2020 Silver Slugger OF
2020 TSN All-Star OF
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2019 Babe Ruth Award
2018 Rookie of the Month July
2018 Rookie of the Month June
2018 Rookie of the Month September

Featured In Rankings

#25
Top 30 Outfielders in History of MLB Baseball
Ranked 25 of 30
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Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 231.0 420 0
2024 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 229.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 106.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 274.0 420 6
2020 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 172.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 45.0 420 0
2018 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 89.0 150 2