A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Juan Soto.
Juan Soto is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He previously played for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. A highly accomplished player, Soto is a four-time All-Star and a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner, establishing himself as one of the premier hitters in the sport.
In 1921, Babe Ruth had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1930, Babe Ruth had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1932, Lou Gehrig was the first Yankee to hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1936, Tony Lazzeri had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1948, Joe DiMaggio had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1961, Johnny Blanchard became a Yankee to hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1962, Mickey Mantle became a Yankee to hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats and also had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; feats that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1970, Bobby Murcer became a Yankee to hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1977, Reggie Jackson became a Yankee to hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 1989, Ken Griffey Jr. was intentionally walked, a rare occurrence for young players that Juan Soto also experienced in his early career.
In 1993, Juan González won the Home Run Derby; Soto would become the second youngest to win the Derby behind Gonzalez.
In 2020, Juan Soto's on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and on-base plus slugging were the highest since Barry Bonds in the 2004 season, highlighting his exceptional performance.
In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had at least 6 home runs in a 4-game span; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
The 2024 season marked the first time since 2009 that the Yankees reached the World Series.
In 2012, Bryce Harper homered as a teenager, a feat Juan Soto later matched, becoming the first teenager to homer in a major-league game since Harper.
In 2018, Juan Soto had a record-breaking rookie season, slashing .292/.406/.517 with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs, winning NL Rookie of the Month multiple times and setting numerous MLB teenage records.
On August 19, 2019, Juan Soto became only the fourth player in MLB history to record 100 extra-base hits before his 21st birthday.
In 2019, Juan Soto played a key part in the Nationals' first World Series championship, batting .333/.438/.741 with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs in the World Series. He was named co-winner of the 2019 Babe Ruth Award with Stephen Strasburg.
Joey Votto had a home run for 8 straight hits; a feat that Soto would later match in 2024.
In 2021, Juan Soto batted .313/.465/.534, leading the league in on-base percentage and walks, and demonstrating exceptional plate discipline. He joined Ted Williams as the only players in MLB history to have led the major leagues in on-base percentage multiple times by age 22.
In 2022, Soto played a total of 152 games with a .242 batting average, 27 home runs, and an MLB-leading 135 walks.
On December 11, 2024, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the largest contract in professional sports history.
At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Soto ranked 5th all-time in walk rate and 17th all-time in career on-base percentage.
In 2024, Soto hit a crucial home run in the AL Championship Series, leading the Yankees to the World Series where they eventually lost to the Dodgers.