Juan Soto's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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. Known for his exceptional hitting abilities and plate discipline, Soto is a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a four-time All-Star. He has previously played for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees, establishing himself as one of the league's premier offensive talents. Soto is considered a key player on any team he is on.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Ken Griffey Jr. Intentionally Walked

In 1989, Ken Griffey Jr. became the youngest major league player to be intentionally walked in a game, a situation later repeated with Juan Soto.

1993: Juan Gonzáles' Home Run Derby Win

In 1993, Juan González won the Home Run Derby and in 2022, Juan Soto became the second youngest Home Run Derby winner, one day older than Juan González was when he won.

1998: First player born in 1998 to play in MLB

On May 20, 2018, Juan Soto made his major-league debut with the Washington Nationals, becoming the first player born in 1998 to appear in a major-league game.

2004: Barry Bonds' Season

In 2004, Barry Bonds had an exceptional season which Soto's 2020 performance was compared to, specifically in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and on-base plus slugging metrics.

2012: Bryce Harper's Teenage Home Run

In 2012, Bryce Harper homered in a major-league game at age 19, a feat that Juan Soto later matched as a teenager.

July 2017: Ranked Nationals' Second-Best Prospect

In July 2017, MLB Pipeline ranked Juan Soto as the Nationals' second-best prospect and the 42nd-best among all prospects, recognizing his potential in baseball.

May 20, 2018: Major League Debut

On May 20, 2018, Juan Soto made his major-league debut with the Washington Nationals, becoming the youngest player in the major leagues at 19 years, 207 days, and the first player born in 1998 to appear in a major-league game.

2018: MLB All-Star Team Selection for Japan All-Star Series

After the 2018 season, Juan Soto was selected to the MLB All-Star Team for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series, marking an international recognition of his talent.

2018: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2018, Juan Soto had a remarkable rookie season, slashing .292/.406/.517 and setting multiple MLB teenage records. He was named NL Rookie of the Month three times but finished second in Rookie of the Year voting.

August 19, 2019: 100 Extra-Base Hits Before 21st Birthday

On August 19, 2019, Juan Soto became only the fourth player in MLB history to record 100 extra-base hits before his 21st birthday, joining Mel Ott, Tony Conigliaro, and Bryce Harper.

2019: World Series Win and Babe Ruth Award

In 2019, Juan Soto and the Nationals won the World Series, with Soto batting .333/.438/.741. Soto was also named co-winner of the 2019 Babe Ruth Award and to the All-MLB Second Team.

2019: World Series Championship

In 2019, Juan Soto played a key role in the Washington Nationals' first World Series championship, earning him the Babe Ruth Award.

2020: National League Batting Title

In 2020, Juan Soto won the National League batting title with a .351 average, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2021: Exceptional Season and MLB-Low Swing Rate

In 2021, Juan Soto batted .313/.465/.534 with 29 home runs and reinforced his reputation as a disciplined hitter, leading MLB in on-base percentage for the second time by age 22 and swinging at an MLB-low 15.1% of pitches outside the strike zone.

2024: Signed with the Mets

After becoming a free agent for the first time in his career, Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets in the offseason of 2024, the largest contract in professional sports history.