Juan Soto is a professional baseball outfielder who currently plays for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on October 25, 1998, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Soto made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals in 2018.
Throughout his career, Soto has been recognized for his exceptional batting skills, earning multiple accolades, including five Silver Slugger Awards and four All-Star selections. In 2019, he played a pivotal role in the Nationals’ first World Series championship, notably hitting a go-ahead three-run home run in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series to propel the Yankees to the World Series.
In December 2024, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, marking the largest contract in professional sports history. This agreement followed a successful 2024 season with the New York Yankees, where Soto hit a career-high 41 home runs and contributed significantly in the postseason.
As of March 15, 2025, Soto is actively participating in spring training with the Mets, preparing for the upcoming MLB season.