Soto Connects HR 41 and Reaches 242 for Life in MLB: Quisqueyano Domination

Juan Soto Hits His 41st Home Run and Ties Personal Best

The Dominican Juan Soto continues to demonstrate his power at the plate. This Wednesday, he hit his 41st home run of the season, and the 242nd of his career in the Major Leagues, in the New York Mets’ victory over the San Diego Padres.

This hit, which came in the middle of the game, had a special meaning for the player. It allowed him to equal his personal home run record in a season, a mark he set in 2024 with the Yankees.

“That one’s for Leonor in Santiago Rodríguez,” Soto expressed with emotion after the match, dedicating the achievement to his homeland and his fans.

Juan Soto

With this new home run, Soto consolidates himself as one of the most outstanding hitters today.

Juan Soto matches his career high from last season with home run No. 41 🤩

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With his 242nd home run, Soto ranks among the players with the most home runs before turning 27 in MLB history. Below is the list of leaders:

• 298 Álex Rodríguez
• 266 Jimmie Foxx
• 253 Eddie Mathews
• 250 Albert Pujols
• 249 Mickey Mantle
• 242 Juan Soto
• 242 Mel Ott
• 241 Frank Robinson
• 240 Mike Trout
• 238 Ken Griffey Jr.

Soto ties Mel Ott for sixth place on this prestigious list, surpassing figures like Mike Trout and Ken Griffey Jr. at the same age. With only 26 years old, the Dominican player reaffirms his status as one of the most consistent and feared hitters in modern baseball.