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. He is recognized as one of baseball's premier hitters, known for his exceptional plate discipline and power. Previously, he played for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. Soto is a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a four-time All-Star. His career highlights include helping the Washington Nationals win the 2019 World Series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1932: Lou Gehrig hits Home Runs

In 1932, Lou Gehrig accomplished the feat of hitting a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1961: Johnny Blanchard hits Home Runs

In 1961, Johnny Blanchard accomplished the feat of hitting a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1961: Expansion Era

Since the expansion era of 1961, Juan Soto is the first Yankee to hit a home run for 8 straight hits.

1962: Mickey Mantle hits Home Runs

In 1962, Mickey Mantle accomplished the feat of hitting a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1970: Bobby Murcer hits Home Runs

In 1970, Bobby Murcer accomplished the feat of hitting a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1977: Reggie Jackson hits Home Runs

In 1977, Reggie Jackson accomplished the feat of hitting a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1989: Compared to Ken Griffey Jr.

Juan Soto became the youngest major league player since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989 to be intentionally walked in a game on May 29.

1993: Second Youngest Home Run Derby Winner

In 2022, Juan Soto became the second youngest Home Run Derby winner behind Juan González, who won in 1993.

2004: Most Walks since Barry Bonds

In 2021, Juan Soto's total of 145 walks was the highest in a single season since Barry Bonds set the major league record with 232 in 2004.

2004: Compared to Barry Bonds

In the 2020 season, Juan Soto posted the highest on-base percentage (.490), slugging percentage (.695), and on-base plus slugging (1.185) since Barry Bonds in the 2004 season.

2009: Yankees Last World Series Appearance

The 2024 World Series was the first World Series appearance for the Yankees since 2009.

2012: Harper's Teenage Home Run

In 2012, Bryce Harper hit a home run as a teenager, a feat later matched by Juan Soto.

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.

2018: Selected for MLB All-Star Team

After the 2018 season, Juan Soto was selected to the MLB All-Star Team for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

2018: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2018, Juan Soto had a standout rookie season, slashing .292/.406/.517 and setting multiple MLB teenage records. He also won the NL Rookie of the Month award three times.

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

On August 19, 2019, Juan Soto became the fourth player in MLB history to record 100 extra-base hits before his 21st birthday.

2019: Gold Glove Award Nomination

Following the 2019 season, Juan Soto was a finalist for a Gold Glove Award as a left fielder.

2019: World Series Champion

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

2019: Won World Series and Babe Ruth Award

In 2019, the Washington Nationals won the World Series, and Juan Soto played a key role. Soto was named co-winner of the 2019 Babe Ruth Award and was selected for the All-MLB Second Team.

2020: Soto's Home Run Distribution

At the conclusion of the 2020 season, Juan Soto had hit 69 career home runs in MLB, dividing them evenly by direction: 23 to left field, 23 to center field, and 23 to right field.

2020: National League Batting Title

In 2020, Juan Soto won the National League batting title with a .351 average.

July 2021: Joey Votto Home Run Record

In July 2021, Joey Votto hit a home run for 8 straight hits.

2021: Disciplined Hitter in Baseball

In 2021, Juan Soto batted .313/.465/.534 and reinforced his reputation as the most disciplined hitter in baseball. Soto also 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.

2022: Soto's 2022 Season Statistics

In 2022, Juan Soto played a total of 152 games. His stats included a .242 batting average, 27 home runs, 62 RBIs, and an MLB-leading 135 walks. He also led the major leagues with a 20.3% walk rate and had the highest walk/strikeout rate at 1.41. Soto also swung at fewer pitches outside the strike zone (19.9%) than any other major league batter.

2022: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby Win

In 2022, Juan Soto was named to the MLB All-Star Game and won the MLB Home Run Derby.

December 11, 2024: Soto Signs Record-Breaking Contract with Mets

On December 11, 2024, Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. This was the largest contract in professional sports history and included a $75 million signing bonus.

2024: Soto's Plate Discipline and On-Base Percentage

At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Juan Soto was ranked 5th all-time in walk rate and 17th all-time in career on-base percentage among hitters with at least 4,000 plate appearances.

2024: Soto's 2024 Season Statistics

In 2024, Juan Soto finished the season with a batting average of .288, an on-base percentage of .419, and a slugging percentage of .569. He hit 41 home runs, had 109 RBIs, and was second in MLB in walks with 129.

2024: Soto Named AL Player of the Week and All-Star

In 2024, Juan Soto was named the AL Player of the Week after slashing .435/.500/1.000, including a game with two home runs against the San Francisco Giants. He was also selected as a starting outfielder for the American League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

2024: Soto's Performance in ALCS and World Series

On October 19, 2024, Juan Soto hit a three-run homer in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, propelling the Yankees to the World Series. Soto's performance in the 2024 postseason included a .327 batting average, 4 home runs, and 9 RBIs in 14 games. He became a free agent following the World Series.