Juan Soto

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New York Mets · Outfielder

Age 276' 1" · 224 lbsBats Left

FBaseball Overview

Coming off a dominant 2025 season highlighted by All-MLB First Team honors and a remarkable 38 stolen bases, this elite left fielder remains one of fantasy baseball's most valuable assets as the Mets' cornerstone outfielder. Early 2026 numbers show a sustainable .301 batting average with solid run production across a full lineup, though the power output has declined notably from last year's 43 home runs while stolen base totals remain respectable. The primary concern centers on whether the recent power dip represents regression or simply small-sample variance, but his proven track record of consecutive All-MLB selections and elite plate discipline suggests he'll deliver consistent value in runs, RBIs, batting average, and steals throughout the full season. Fantasy managers investing in this three-time recent All-Star can expect a top-tier contributor who offers rare dual-threat potential combining power, speed, and batting average in one package.

News Updates

Juan Soto delivers clutch 3-run homer in extras
Juan Soto provided the critical hit in the Mets' 7-6 extra-inning victory over the Braves on Monday, launching a three-run home run to help New York complete a gutsy comeback win. Soto also added three walks and a stolen base in the game, showcasing both power and discipline at the plate.
Jul 7, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	Washington Nationals	116	.292	22	70	77	5	.406	.517	.923
2019	Washington Nationals	150	.282	34	110	110	12	.401	.548	.949
2020	Washington Nationals	47	.351	13	37	39	6	.490	.695	1.185
2021	Washington Nationals	151	.313	29	95	111	9	.465	.534	.999
2022	2 teams▼	153	.242	27	62	93	6	.401	.452	.853
2023	San Diego Padres	162	.275	35	109	97	12	.410	.519	.929
2024	New York Yankees	157	.288	41	109	128	7	.419	.569	.988
2025	New York Mets	160	.263	43	105	120	38	.396	.525	.921
2026	New York Mets	72	.301	19	46	41	7	.414	.570	.984
Career	Totals	1168	.283	263	743	816	102	.417	.534	.951

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	2 teams▼	51	.368	5	32	28	5	.420	.553	.973
2017	2 teams▼	32	.351	3	18	18	1	.415	.505	.920
2018	3 teams▼	39	.362	14	52	33	3	.462	.757	1.219
Career	Totals	122	.362	22	102	79	9	.434	.609	1.043

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.8 mph

Max EV114.2 mph

Launch Angle15.3°

Barrel %14.6%

K %12.3%

Hard Hit %49.8%

Whiff %19.9%

Chase %19.4%

xBA0.309

xSLG0.605

xwOBA0.43

GB%39.7%

LD%20.1%

FB%33.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

LD% — Line drive rate. High LD% hitters make consistent hard contact; line drives are the batted ball type most likely to fall for hits and boost batting average.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2018

Washington Nationals

116

.292

.406

.517

.923

2019

Washington Nationals

150

.282

110

.401

.548

.949

2020

Washington Nationals

.351

.490

.695

1.185

2021

Washington Nationals

151

.313

111

.465

.534

.999

2022

2 teams▼

153

.242

.401

.452

.853

2023

San Diego Padres

162

.275

109

.410

.519

.929

2024

New York Yankees

157

.288

109

128

.419

.569

.988

2025

New York Mets

160

.263

105

120

.396

.525

.921

2026

New York Mets

.301

.414

.570

.984

Career

Totals

1168

.283

263

743

816

102

.417

.534

.951

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

2 teams▼

.368

.420

.553

.973

2017

2 teams▼

.351

.415

.505

.920

2018

3 teams▼

.362

.462

.757

1.219

Career

Totals

122

.362

102

.434

.609

1.043