Juan Soto's career highlights

July 2, 2015

May 21, 2018

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Rookie sensation

Soto Shuffle

Soto explains the shuffle

2019 NL Wild Card Game

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NLDS Game 5

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2019 World Series

This browser does not support the video element. 'I wanted to do it'

Soto's first postseason was a magical one, as he won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals and posted a 1.178 OPS in the Fall Classic

Batting champ

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2021 dominance

July 18, 2022

This browser does not support the video element. With trade rumors swirling, Soto put on a show to become the 2nd-youngest player to win the Home Run Derby

Aug. 2, 2022

Oct. 15, 2022

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March 15, 2023

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Dec. 6, 2023

Feb. 5, 2024

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June 2, 2024

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Sept. 17, 2024

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Oct. 19, 2024

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Dec. 8, 2024

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Juan Soto's career highlights

July 2, 2015

A coveted international free agent, Soto signed with the Nationals, then won Gulf Coast League MVP in '16, hitting .368 in his debut season

May 21, 2018

At 19, Soto debuted as a pinch-hitter. 1 day later, he launched a 3-run HR in his 1st start.

Rookie sensation

Soto slashed .292/.406/.517 in '18, winning NL Rookie of the Month 3 times before finishing 2nd (Ronald Acu?a Jr.) in ROY voting

Soto Shuffle

Among the most disciplined hitters in history, Soto gained notoriety in '19 for his "Soto Shuffle," his menacing method of taking a pitch

2019 NL Wild Card Game

Soto wasted no time introducing himself on the postseason stage, notching a decisive hit vs. the Brewers

NLDS Game 5

Soto launched a game-tying 8th-inning moonshot off Clayton Kershaw, perhaps the enduring image of the Nats' '19 playoff run

2019 World Series

Soto famously hit a go-ahead HR in Game 6, then mimicked Alex Bregman by carrying his bat to first

Soto's first postseason was a magical one, as he won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals and posted a 1.178 OPS in the Fall Classic

Batting champ

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Soto led the NL with a remarkable .351 average

2021 dominance

Soto slashed .313/.465/.534 with 29 homers en route to finishing as the runner-up in the NL MVP race (Bryce Harper)

July 18, 2022

Aug. 2, 2022

In one of the biggest blockbusters in MLB history, Soto is sent to the Padres in an eight-player deal at the Trade Deadline

Oct. 15, 2022

Back on the playoff stage, Soto came up with some crucial hits during the Padres�� playoff run, including the game-tying single in NLDS Game 4

March 15, 2023

Representing the Dominican Republic, Soto knocked 2 HRs in the World Baseball Classic

Dec. 6, 2023

A blockbuster trade sends Juan Soto to the Bronx, as the Yankees add another superstar to their lineup

Feb. 5, 2024

In just his 4th at bat of the Spring, Soto launches his 1st Yankee homer

June 2, 2024

Soto's 1st big Yankees moment came with a 9th-inning go-ahead HR by the bay -- 1 of 2 on the day

Sept. 17, 2024

2 milestones with 1 swing? Soto hit his 200th career HR and reached 40 HR in a season for the 1st time

Oct. 19, 2024

Soto achieved Bronx legend status with this go-ahead 3-run HR in the 10th to send the Yanks to the World Series

Dec. 8, 2024

Soto sent shockwaves through the baseball world on the eve of the Winter Meetings, agreeing to a record $765M deal with the Mets over 15 years