All you need to know about the star MLB player Juan Soto, including player information, stats & history.
Juan Soto, the left-handed powerhouse hitter for the New York Mets, is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At 16 years old, he signed with the Washington Nationals and made his MLB debut at 19. He is widely considered one of the best hitters in the MLB. During Juan Soto's free agency many clubs were trying to acquire the outfielder, but only one landed him with a historic contract.
Player Information
Name | Juan Soto |
Age | 27 |
Height | 6'1" |
Weight | 224 lbs |
Birthday | 10/25/1998 |
Birthplace | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Position | Right Fielder |
Experience | 8th Season |
Team(s) | Washington Natonals (2018-22, San Diego Padres (2022-23), NY Yankees (2024), NY Mets (2025-current) |
MLB Career Stats - Batting
Home Runs | 244 |
Runs Batted In | 697 |
Hits | 1086 |
Batting Average | .282 |
Single-Season Career Highs - Batting
Home Runs | 43 (2025) |
Runs Batted In | 110 (2019) |
Hits | 166 (2024) |
Batting Average | .351 (2020) |
On-Base Percentage | .490 (2020) |
Awards & Honors
4x All-MLB 1st Team (2020, 2021, 2024, 2025)
1x All MLB 2nd Team (2019)
6x Silver Slugger (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Salary and Contract
In December of 2024, Juan Soto signed the largest contract in professional sports history. The New York Mets agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal.
Juan Soto's new contract marks a defining moment for the superstar batter and the franchise investing in his talent. After years of proving he is one of the most dangerous hitters, Soto secured a deal that reflects his generational talent and long-term value. The agreement not only reshapes the Mets future but also showcases the organizations commitment to creating a competitive roster around one of the MLB's brightest stars.
