Juan Soto (birth name: Juan José Soto Pacheco) is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. The 25-year-old plays as an outfielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) as of October 2024. Soto began his MLB career with the Washington Nationals, debuting in 2018. The Nationals signed him as an international free agent in 2015.
In his rookie season, the San Diego Padres player finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year list. He played a crucial role for the Nationals to secure their first World Series championship. His contributions earned him the Babe Ruth Award for his outstanding postseason performance. The All-Star has also won the National League batting title the Silver Slugger Award multiple times.
How many grand slams does Juan Soto have?
According to Statmuse, Juan Soto has one grand slam in his career as of October 2024. Soto earned the accomplishment as a San Diego Padres Player. He hit the mark along with two home runs in September 2023 while playing against The Athletics. This also helped the Padres clinch a 10-1 win over their opponent and completed a four-game winning streak. They also won a series against the LA Dodgers before this.
Juan Soto's Bat Speed
According to MLB.com, Juan Soto has a bat speed of 80.8 mph while hitting a swing. His average bat speed is 76.1 mph which secured his position among the top 10 batters, as per Just Baseball.
During an interview with MLB Soto discussed the theory of this unique swing. According to Soto, he always wants to be on top of the ball with accurate timing, along with speed and distance to target in the strike zone.
Juan Soto's Fastest Pitch
Juan Soto's fastest pitch is 95.2 mph from a fastball thrown by Hunter Gaddis during the match against the Yankees and Guardians. He faced four sliders and two changeups from the opponent before hitting the pitch in the right on the high-outside corner.
Juan Soto's Exit Velocity
According to the Instagram of Homer Run MLB, Juan Soto has an exit velocity of 110 mph with a launch angle of 37 degrees and a distance of 402 feet. He hit a third homerun in a 95mph Four-Seam Fastball while playing against the Guardians in 2024.
Soto has a 10-12 more mph speed than Steven Kwan, based on the comparison of MLB between the players. That speed allowed Soto to hit a 17 extra mph of exit velocity. The addition of the 437 feet of projected distance enables him to hit 68 feet longer than Kwan.
Juan Soto’s Pitch Speed
Based on MLB.com, Juan Soto hit seven different pitches while facing Hunter Gaddis of the Guardians in October 2024. He went on to hit those in an 89.1 mph slider, an 89.8 mph slider, 89.2 mph slider, an 82 mph changeup, an 82.9 mph changeup, and 90.4 mph slider, while his fastest came from a 95.2 mph four-seam fastball.
Juan Soto Physical Attributes
| Age | 25 Years |
| Weight | 224 Pounds (102 kg) |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) |
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FAQs on Juan Soto Grand Slam
A. Juan Soto has one Grand Slam in his career as of October 2024.
A. Yes, Juan Soto has a World Championship ring to his name.
A. Juan Soto is known as the star outfielder of the Yankees.
A. Juan Soto was 19 years old as a rookie.
A. No, Juan Soto hasn’t won any MVP as of October 2024.
