Juan Soto

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New York Mets · Outfielder

Age 276' 1" · 224 lbsBats Left

#97 Current#4 Preseason#4 Dynasty

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

Soto placed on IL for second time this season
Juan Soto was placed on the injured list for the second time in 2026, sidelined with a left calf injury. The All-Star outfielder's continued injury struggles limit his availability for fantasy teams down the stretch. Managers should look for a backup option while Soto recovers.
Jul 26, 2026
Juan Soto Exits Game with Calf Soreness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Thursday's game against the Phillies in the eighth inning due to left calf soreness. However, MLB.com reports that Soto is not expected to miss significant time from the injury. Fantasy owners should monitor his status closely in the coming days.
Jul 17, 2026
Soto homers twice in Mets' recent games
Juan Soto continues his strong hitting performance, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in the Mets' 7-3 win over the Royals Thursday. The outfielder adds to his mid-season power surge with another homer display.
Jul 10, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	Washington Nationals	116	494	414	.292	22	70	77	5	99	.406	.517	.923
2019	Washington Nationals	150	659	542	.282	34	110	110	12	132	.401	.548	.949
2020	Washington Nationals	47	196	154	.351	13	37	39	6	28	.490	.695	1.185
2021	Washington Nationals	151	654	502	.313	29	95	111	9	93	.465	.534	.999
2022	2 teams▼	153	664	524	.242	27	62	93	6	96	.401	.452	.853
2023	San Diego Padres	162	708	568	.275	35	109	97	12	129	.410	.519	.929
2024	New York Yankees	157	713	576	.288	41	109	128	7	119	.419	.569	.988
2025	New York Mets	160	715	577	.263	43	105	120	38	137	.396	.525	.921
2026	New York Mets	95	407	335	.275	24	59	55	8	53	.397	.528	.925
Career	Totals	1191	5210	4192	.281	268	756	830	103	886	.415	.531	.946

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

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	2 teams▼	51	207	190	.368	5	32	28	5	29	.420	.553	.973
2017	2 teams▼	32	123	111	.351	3	18	18	1	9	.415	.505	.920
2018	3 teams▼	39	182	152	.362	14	52	33	3	28	.462	.757	1.219
Career	Totals	122	512	453	.362	22	102	79	9	66	.434	.609	1.043

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.5 mph

Max EV114.2 mph

Launch Angle16.0°

Barrel %14.3%

K %13.0%

Hard Hit %48.6%

Sprint Speed25.8 ft/s

Bat Speed72.3 mph

Whiff %20.8%

Chase %20.0%

xBA0.296

xSLG0.587

xwOBA0.419

GB%38.2%

FB%34.3%

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.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

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.

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

494

414

.292

.406

.517

.923

2019

Washington Nationals

150

659

542

.282

110

132

.401

.548

.949

2020

Washington Nationals

196

154

.351

.490

.695

1.185

2021

Washington Nationals

151

654

502

.313

111

.465

.534

.999

2022

2 teams▼

153

664

524

.242

.401

.452

.853

2023

San Diego Padres

162

708

568

.275

109

129

.410

.519

.929

2024

New York Yankees

157

713

576

.288

109

128

119

.419

.569

.988

2025

New York Mets

160

715

577

.263

105

120

137

.396

.525

.921

2026

New York Mets

407

335

.275

.397

.528

.925

Career

Totals

1191

5210

4192

.281

268

756

830

103

886

.415

.531

.946

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

2 teams▼

207

190

.368

.420

.553

.973

2017

2 teams▼

123

111

.351

.415

.505

.920

2018

3 teams▼

182

152

.362

.462

.757

1.219

Career

Totals

122

512

453

.362

102

.434

.609

1.043