Major League Baseball: Crunch career stats of outfielder Juan Soto
What's the story
Juan Soto burst onto the Major League Baseball (MLB) scene in 2018 with the Washington Nationals after he had signed with them as an international free agent in 2015. Over the years, he has developed into one of baseball's brightest stars, recognized for his plate discipline and offensive prowess. He was also the NL batting champion in 2022. We decode Soto's crunch stats. Here's more.
Yankees - 2024
2024: Debut season with the New York Yankees
Juan Soto joined the Yankees from the San Diego Padres in December 2023. This season, he has a .288 batting average and a .419 on-base percentage. In 154 games, Soto has hit a career-high 41 home runs, stolen four bases, and tallied 108 RBIs from 566 at-bats. Currently, the Yankees lead the AL East and have secured a playoff spot with three games left.
Rookie season
Rookie season and World Series glory
Juan Soto's rookie season in 2019 was remarkable, helping the Nationals secure their first World Series title four games to three vs the Houston Astros. He finished with a .282 batting average, 34 home runs, 12 stolen bases, and 110 RBIs in 150 games. In the postseason, Soto maintained a .277 average over 17 games, hitting five homers and driving in 14 runs.
Career Stats
Career stats overview
Throughout his career, Soto has a .285 batting average, 931 hits, and .954 OPS in the regular season. According to Statmuse, he has recorded 591 RBIs, 201 homers, and 56 stolen bases (regular season). In postseason play, Soto has a .261 average and .845 OPS, hitting seven homers and stealing two bases. These stats solidify his status as one of MLB's premier hitters.
Achievements
Other achievements and accolades won by Soto
Soto has made a significant impact in seven seasons with the Nationals, Padres, and Yankees. He is a four-time All-Star (2021-2024) and a World Series Champion in 2019. Soto has been named to the All-MLB First Team twice (2020, 2021), and the All-MLB Second Team once (2019). He has also earned four Silver Slugger Awards (2020-2023), plus the Babe Ruth Award in 2019.