Elian Soto’s first AFL homer fuels a wild 9–8 win
Elian Soto’s two-run shot briefly flipped the lead in the sixth before Salt River held off Scottsdale 9–8.
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Baseball · MLB · Outfielder
Juan Soto
2026 Season performance
In 111 games during the 2026 MLB regular season, Soto hit 27 home runs with 68 RBI, a .393 OBP and a .908 OPS. His 78 walks show how plate discipline complements his power across a full season.
Updated 2026-11-10Career background
Soto, born in the Dominican Republic, began his major-league career with Washington in 2018. He produced 22 home runs and a .406 on-base percentage as a rookie, then hit .351 in 2020. His reputation for identifying pitches and controlling the strike zone had a statistical foundation early in his career.
He moved to San Diego during 2022, played for the Yankees in 2024 and joined the Mets in 2025. Six consecutive Silver Slugger awards followed from 2020 through 2025. He hit 41 home runs with the Yankees in 2024 and increased that total to 43 with the Mets the next year, carrying his power as well as his strike-zone discipline into new lineups.
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