Juan Soto has shown off plenty of power in his first few months with the New York Yankees, but that doesn’t mean his elite plate discipline has tapered off in the slightest.
Soto led the National League in walks with 145 in 2021, 135 in 2022 and 132 in 2023. Through the first few weeks of 2024, he leads the American League with 28.
To this point in his career, which started back in 2018, Soto has drawn 668 walks. On top of that being 139 more than any other player in that span, the 25-year-old slugger is now on the verge of history thanks to his patience at the plate.
As noted by MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, Soto’s 668 walks before the age of 26 are tied for the most in league history. The only other player who has ever matched that mark is another Yankees legend, Mickey Mantle.
Of course, Soto doesn’t turn 26 until October 25, so it’s only a matter of time before he breaks Mantle’s record.
It’s official: Juan Soto has drawn as many walks prior to turning 26 as Mickey Mantle did. The New York Yankees slugger won’t take long to surpass that total.
Juan Soto has shown a lot of power in his first few months with the New York Yankees, but that doesn’t mean his outstanding plate discipline has decreased in the slightest.
Soto led the National League in walks in 2021, 2022, and 2023 with 145, 135, and 132. He is leading the American League during the first few weeks of 2024 at the age of 28.
Soto has drawn 668 walks since the start of his career in 2018. Moreover, scoring 139 points more than any other competitor in that
