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Juan Soto has once again proven why he’s one of baseball’s generational talents. On June 19, 2025, the New York Mets slugger reached a remarkable milestone, collecting his 1,000th career hit.
Soto achieved the feat in classic fashion-lining a first-inning single to right field off Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider. At just 26 years old, he’s entered a truly elite tier of Major League Baseball history.
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With this latest achievement, Soto becomes one of only three players in MLB history to record 1,000 hits, 200 home runs, and 700 walks before the age of 27. The other two? Hall of Famers Mel Ott and Mickey Mantle, both iconic figures in New York baseball.
That puts Soto in rarefied air and underlines just how advanced his skill set is at such a young age.
This season has also seen Soto reach another significant benchmark-his 1,000th career game, which came earlier in June against the Colorado Rockies.
That milestone alone is impressive, but Soto added to it with another exclusive distinction: he is now one of just three players to record 200 home runs and 800 walks within their first 1,000 games, joining Frank Thomas and Ted Williams.
The “Soto effect” fueling the Mets
Soto’s first few months with the Mets have featured ups and downs, but the overall impact has been unmistakable. After a slow start, his batting average has steadily climbed from .230 to .248, signaling improved form. More importantly, his presence in the lineup seems to be lifting the entire offense.
Star teammates like Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are thriving-Alonso even leads the league in RBIs.
The Mets currently sit atop the NL East, narrowly edging out the Phillies, and are tied with the Cubs for the second-best record in the National League. Soto’s leadership and discipline at the plate are playing a key role, even if his power numbers haven’t fully exploded yet.
Looking ahead, Soto is within striking distance of more milestones. He’s only 35 home runs away from 250, and needs 170 more walks to reach 1,000. Given his track record, both achievements are well within reach by the end of next season-provided he stays healthy.
At just 26, Soto has already etched his name alongside some of the greatest to ever play the game. And with the prime of his career still ahead, Mets fans may be witnessing the rise of an all-time legend in real time.
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