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 ability and plate discipline, Soto has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career. He's a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner, recognizing him as one of the best offensive outfielders in the league. Furthermore, he's a four-time All-Star, showcasing his consistent high level of performance and popularity among fans. Prior to joining the Mets, Soto played for the Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1932: Lou Gehrig hits HR

In 1932, Lou Gehrig was one of the players who hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1961: Johnny Blanchard hits HR

In 1961, Johnny Blanchard was one of the players who hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1961: Yankees expansion era

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

1962: Mickey Mantle hits HR

In 1962, Mickey Mantle was one of the players who hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1970: Bobby Murcer hits HR

In 1970, Bobby Murcer was one of the players who hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

1977: Reggie Jackson hits HR

In 1977, Reggie Jackson was one of the players who hit a home run in 4 straight at-bats.

May 1987: Darryl Strawberry's Achievement

On June 26, Juan Soto joined Darryl Strawberry from May 1987 as the only Mets to produce a calendar month with at least 10 homers and 20 walks.

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: Barry Bonds Season

In 2020, Juan Soto posted the highest marks in on-base percentage (.490), slugging percentage (.695), and on-base plus slugging (1.185) for any major league hitter with at least 195 plate appearances in a season since Barry Bonds in the 2004 season.

2004: Single Season Walks

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.

2009: Yankees last World Series appearance

In 2024, Juan Soto's performance propelled the Yankees to the World Series for the first time since 2009.

2012: Harper's Teenage Home Run

In 2012, Bryce Harper hit a home run at age 19, being the first teenager to do so since Juan Soto.

2018: Record-Breaking Rookie Season

In 2018, Juan Soto had a remarkable rookie season, slashing .292/.406/.517 with 79 walks, 22 home runs, and 70 RBIs. He was named the NL Rookie of the Month in June, July, and September, setting multiple MLB teenage records.

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.

2019: Gold Glove Award Finalist

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

2019: Won the World Series

In 2019, Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals won the World Series. Soto was named co-winner of the Babe Ruth Award and was selected for 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: Even Distribution of Home Runs

At the conclusion of the 2020 season, Juan Soto had hit 69 career home runs in MLB and divided 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's hitting streak

In July 2021, Joey Votto was the last player in baseball to hit a home run for 8 straight hits.

2021: Disciplined Hitter in Baseball

In 2021, Juan Soto batted .313/.465/.534 and swinging at an MLB-low 15.1% of pitches outside the strike zone. 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.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Juan Soto played a total of 152 games combined with both teams. He had a .242 batting average, 27 home runs, 62 RBIs, and led MLB with 135 walks. Soto also led the major leagues with a 20.3% walk rate and had the highest walk/strikeout rate at 1.41. Additionally, he swung at pitches outside the strike zone less frequently than any other major league batter in 2022.

2022: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

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

December 11, 2024: Signed with the Mets

On December 11, 2024, Juan Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, which was the largest contract in professional sports history. The contract included a $75 million signing bonus and a club option for 2030-2039 to increase the base salary by $4 million per year, which if declined, would allow him to opt out after the 2029 season.

2024: Rankings in walk rate and on-base percentage

At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Soto is known for his exceptional plate discipline, ranking 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: Named AL Player of the Week and All-Star

In 2024, Juan Soto was named the AL Player of the Week for the second time after a week of strong performance, including two home runs against the San Francisco Giants. He was also named a starting outfielder for the American League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

2024: 2024 Season Stats

Juan Soto finished the 2024 MLB season batting .288/.419/.569 with 41 home runs and 109 RBIs. He was also second in MLB in walks with 129.

2024: ALCS Game 5 Homer and World Series Appearance

On October 19, 2024, Juan Soto hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning in Game 5 of the 2024 American League Championship Series, giving the Yankees a 5–2 lead over the Cleveland Guardians. This propelled the Yankees to the World Series. Soto finished the 2024 postseason batting .327/.469/1.102 with 4 homers and 9 RBIs in 14 games.