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New York Yankees Star Juan Soto’s Production Hits Elite List Level

Originally posted on Viral Sports News | By Jake Rogers | Last updated 4/19/24

Juan Soto, the New York Yankees’ standout, defies conventional labels in baseball.

While not typically regarded as a batting average specialist, his career average stands at a robust .286. Despite lacking the sheer power associated with top-five sluggers, he has already amassed an impressive 164 home runs by the age of 25.

Additionally, he’s not commonly seen as an RBI machine, yet he has already tallied 500 RBIs in his relatively brief but illustrious career.

Soto’s prowess lies in his well-rounded skill set, characterized by legendary plate discipline and above-average contact and power. This comprehensive skill package elevates him to an elite level and enables him to drive in a significant number of runs.

Remarkably, only 21 players in history have accumulated more RBIs than Soto by the age of 25 years and 175 days, as of Wednesday.

Juan Soto recorded his 500th career RBI yesterday at 25 years, 175 days old.

Only 21 players in our database have had more RBI by that age: https://t.co/NvMWSRpJYt pic.twitter.com/FBHtabYy1I
— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) April 18, 2024

Drawing comparisons to iconic figures like Mel Ott, who excelled as a run producer for the New York Giants during the live ball era, further underscores Soto’s exceptional talent and achievements. His early dominance in the league, even before turning 20, demonstrates his maturity and resilience against seasoned opponents.

Now, at the pinnacle of his career with an impressive 1.055 OPS, Soto continues to evolve and improve. With numerous milestones on the horizon, his potential seems boundless.

While his production has been amazing for the New York Yankees, the future is a bit murky. Some don’t think that Juan Soto will be back with the team and will leave in free agency. Only time will tell, but fans should enjoy Soto’s presence while it lasts.

This article first appeared on Viral Sports News and was syndicated with permission.

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