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Juan Soto's career highlights

July 2, 2015

A coveted international free agent, Soto signed with the Nationals, then won Gulf Coast League MVP in '16, hitting .368 in his debut season

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May 21, 2018

At 19, Soto debuted as a pinch-hitter. 1 day later, he launched a 3-run HR in his 1st start.

Rookie sensation

Soto slashed .292/.406/.517 in '18, winning NL Rookie of the Month 3 times before finishing 2nd (Ronald Acuña Jr.) in ROY voting

Soto Shuffle

Among the most disciplined hitters in history, Soto gained notoriety in '19 for his "Soto Shuffle," his menacing method of taking a pitch

Soto explains the shuffle

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2019 NL Wild Card Game

Soto wasted no time introducing himself on the postseason stage, notching a decisive hit vs. the Brewers

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NLDS Game 5

Soto launched a game-tying 8th-inning moonshot off Clayton Kershaw, perhaps the enduring image of the Nats' '19 playoff run

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2019 World Series

Soto famously hit a go-ahead HR in Game 6, then mimicked Alex Bregman by carrying his bat to first

'I wanted to do it'

Soto's first postseason was a magical one, as he won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals and posted a 1.178 OPS in the Fall Classic

Soto celebrates

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Batting champ

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Soto led the NL with a remarkable .351 average

2021 dominance

Soto slashed .313/.465/.534 with 29 homers en route to finishing as the runner-up in the NL MVP race (Bryce Harper)

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July 18, 2022

With trade rumors swirling, Soto put on a show to become the 2nd-youngest player to win the Home Run Derby

Aug. 2, 2022

In one of the biggest blockbusters in MLB history, Soto is sent to the Padres in an eight-player deal at the Trade Deadline

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Oct. 15, 2022

Back on the playoff stage, Soto came up with some crucial hits during the Padres’ playoff run, including the game-tying single in NLDS Game 4

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March 15, 2023

Representing the Dominican Republic, Soto knocked 2 HRs in the World Baseball Classic

March 15, 2023

Soto's stats

Dec. 6, 2023

A blockbuster trade sends Juan Soto to the Bronx, as the Yankees add another superstar to their lineup

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Feb. 5, 2024

In just his 4th at bat of the Spring, Soto launches his 1st Yankee homer

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