Santo Domingo. Dominican outfielder Juan Soto continues to reap successes in his career in Major League Baseball. In the 6-1 victory of the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres at Citi Field, the slugger reached 100 RBIs in the season, an achievement that places him in a select group in MLB. Soto achieved his 100th RBI of the campaign, becoming the first player since 1999 to achieve an outstanding statistical combination. This includes 40 or more home runs, 30 or more stolen bases, 100 or more RBIs, and 100 or more walks in a single season. Previously, only Barry Bonds and Jeff Bagwell had reached this mark of power, speed, discipline, and ability to produce runs. Bonds achieved it in 1996 and 1997, while Bagwell did it in 1997 and 1999. Since then, no other player had matched this level of complete offensive performance, until Soto’s remarkable season in 2025. This achievement takes on greater significance as it is his first year with the Mets, the team with which he signed a record contract of 765 million dollars for five seasons. The expectations were high, and Soto has responded to them, consolidating himself as the offensive core of New York.
It’s been a special season, but there’s still a long way to go. I’m focused on helping the team reach the postseason.
Juan SotoWith a .394 on-base percentage and a consistent offense, the Dominican outfielder has shown to combine his patience at the plate with great aggressiveness on the bases. In an era where home runs are common, Soto stands out as an integral player who combines power, speed, and discipline. His influence has been crucial for the Mets to stay in the fight for a playoff spot. His name already resonates in the discussions for the National League Most Valuable Player award. With 44 RBIs after the All-Star break, Soto enters the final phase of the season at his best, ready to continue accumulating historic achievements and lead the Mets in their October aspirations.
