Juan Soto is a professional baseball outfielder from the Dominican Republic, playing for the New York Mets. Born on October 25, 1998, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Soto made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Washington Nationals on May 20, 2018. He was part of the Washington Nationals roster from 2018 until 2022. On August 2, 2022, Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres and played there until 2023. On December 6, 2023, he moved to the New York Yankees as part of a trade and played the 2024 season with the Yankees. On December 11, 2024, Juan Soto signed a $765 million contract with the New York Mets, from 2025 to 2039.
Soto won the Silver Slugger Award five times in 2020 and 2024. Additionally, he has been selected as an All-Star consecutively from 2021 to 2024. The Dominican Republic native became the National League batting champion in 2020 and earned All-MLB First Team honors thrice in 2020, 2021, and 2024.
Juan Soto MLB World Series rings
Juan Soto earned his first MLB World Series ring as a member of the Washington Nationals in 2019. The Nationals won their first-ever championship that year, defeating the Houston Astros in a seven-game series.
What MLB World Series did Juan Soto play in?
Juan Soto played in the 2019 MLB World Series with the Washington Nationals and in 2024 for the New York Yankees. During that year's World Series, the Nationals faced off against the Houston Astros in a seven-game series.
His standout moment came in Game 1 when he hit a solo home run and recorded three RBIs, contributing to a 5-4 win for the Nationals. Juan Soto concluded the series with a .333 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBIs. The Nationals secured their first World Series title by winning Game 7 with a score of 6-2.
In the 2024 World Series, Juan Soto played for the New York Yankees, who faced the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto appeared in 5 games, recording 16 at-bats, hitting 5 home runs, and driving in 9 RBIs. He finished the series with a .313 batting average and a .421 on-base percentage.
Also read: Juan Soto Playoff Appearances
Juan Soto MLB World Series appearances
Juan Soto has appeared in two MLB World Series. He played in the 2019 World Series for the Washington Nationals. For the New York Yankees, Soto played 5 games in the 2024 World Series.
Juan Soto MLB World Series wins
Juan Soto has won one MLB World Series title. His victory came in 2019 when the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in seven games, securing the franchise's first-ever World Series championship.
Juan Soto MLB World Series losses
Juan Soto has experienced one World Series loss in his career, as of January 2025. In 2024, while playing for the New York Yankees, Soto and his team were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Juan Soto MLB World Series records
In the 2019 and 2024 World Series, Juan Soto set several records and achieved key milestones:
Home Runs: He hit four home runs during his two appearances, 3 in 2019 and 1 in 2024.
RBIs: Soto contributed eight RBIs in two series, 7 in 2019 and 1 in 2024.
Batting Average: He posted a .333 batting average in the 2019 World Series and .313 in the 2024 World Series.
Young Achiever: At 21, Soto became the fourth-youngest player to hit a home run in a World Series game.
Juan Soto awards & achievements
Award/Achievement | Years |
MLB All-Star | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
World Series Champion | 2019 |
All-MLB First Team | 2020, 2021, 2024 |
All-MLB Second Team | 2019 |
Silver Slugger Award | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Babe Ruth Award | 2019 |
NL Batting Champion | 2020 |
FAQ's on Juan Soto
A. Juan Soto made his MLB debut on May 20, 2018, for the Washington Nationals.
A. Juan Soto won the 2019 MLB World Series against the Houston Astros.
A. Juan Soto lost one World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 playing for the New York Yankees.
A. Juan Soto won his World Series championship ring with the Washington Nationals in 2019.
A. Juan Soto has been an MLB All-Star four times (2021–2024).