Juan Soto

Juan Soto

Dominican Republic Dominican RepublicathleteMaleb. 19988.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Juan Soto is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who gained prominence in Major League Baseball (MLB) for his exceptional hitting ability and on-base skills. In December 2024, Soto made headlines by signing a groundbreaking 15-season, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, surpassing the previous record held by Shohei Ohtani. His decision to join the Mets over other prestigious teams like the Yankees highlighted his desire to be part of a competitive and supportive environment.

Power1,187
Reach144,639

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Juan Soto is included in the lineup of prominent figures for the festival.

Festival Presidente regresa en diciembre de 2026
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
7.0

Juan Soto has climbed to the sixth position among National League outfielders in the All-Star voting.

Juan Soto escala al sexto puesto en votaciones para el Juego de Estrellas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
7.0

Juan Soto attributed the New York Mets' resurgence to better offensive adjustments.

Juan Soto atribuye repunte de los Mets a mejores ajustes ofensivos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-01
9.0

Juan Soto hit a grand slam in the victory of the Mets.

Juan Soto dispara un grand slam en la victoria de los Mets
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-01
9.0

Juan Soto connected a run-producing single three batters later.

Scott consigue su primera victoria, Hayden Senger conecta su primer jonrón
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-05-31
6.0

Juan Soto is performing exceptionally well in baseball, hitting six home runs in the last seven days.

¡Juan Soto está súper caliente!
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-05-29
9.0

Juan Soto hit a home run, contributing to the Mets' victory over the Reds.

Soto jonronea, Benge responde en el momento clave y los Mets vencen a los Rojos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-05-28
9.0

Juan Soto noted that representing the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic can be more special than playing in the World Series.

“Nadie puede decir que no soy dominicano”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-07
9.0

Juan Soto is one of the offensive names mentioned in the Dominican national team.

La gente se fija en la ofensiva pero los lanzadores son un dream team
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-07
7.0

Juan Soto helped the team by hitting a ground ball that drove in a run.

Dominicana aplastó Nicaragua al compás de tres jonrones
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-07
7.0

Juan Soto indicated that playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic can be more special than the World Series.

“Nadie puede decir que no soy dominicano”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-07
9.0

Juan Soto helped the team by rolling a ground ball that contributed to scoring.

Dominicana aplastó Nicaragua al compás de tres jonrones
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-07
6.0

Juan Soto is expected to play left field for the Dominican Republic in their opening game against Nicaragua.

Dominicana debuta este viernes contra Nicaragua en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
8.0

Juan Soto is one of the six players from the Dominican team who ranked among the top 10 in MVP voting last year.

Leonel Fernández augura éxitos al equipo dominicano en Clásico Mundial de Béisbol
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
8.0

Juan Soto is expected to play left field for the Dominican Republic in their opening game against Nicaragua.

Dominicana debuta este viernes contra Nicaragua en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
8.0

Juan Soto was awarded as the 'Dominican MVP of Major Leagues 2025' and 'Dominican Offensive Player of the Year 2025'.

Juan Soto es premiado como el dominicano MVP de Grandes Ligas en 2025
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
9.0

Juan Soto is one of the six players from the Dominican Republic who finished among the top 10 in MVP voting last year.

US’ Judge homers in WBC preparation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-06
7.0

Juan Soto is one of the top players included in the Dominican Republic's roster for the World Baseball Classic.

Pujols y RD tras bajar a Japón y Estados Unidos de su pedestal en el Clásico Mundial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-05
8.0

Juan Soto hit two home runs in the exhibition games against the Detroit Tigers.

¿El equipo impactó, sí o no?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-05
9.0
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Juan Soto bid farewell to the Dominican fans with a home run in the final game against Detroit.

Juan Soto se despide de la afición con un jonrón en el juego final entre Dominicana y Detroit
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-05
9.0

Juan Soto was one of the players who received the pitches.

MLB rinde homenaje a las víctimas del Jet Set y dona US$125,000
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-04
8.0

Soto, in his debut in República Dominicana, hit the first of three home runs that the Dominican team scored in a memorable fourth inning.

Caminero, Soto, Machado y Tatis Jr. brillan y Dominicana aplasta a Detroit en el Quisqueya
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-04
9.0

Juan Soto expressed that representing the Dominican Republic is invaluable and that every Dominican would want to do it.

"Representar República Dominicana no tiene precio"
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-03
9.0

Juan Soto expressed the significance of representing the Dominican Republic and the joy of the team's unity.

“Unión”, el lema del equipo de República Dominicana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-03
9.0

Juan Soto is mentioned as the partner of Danilda, who survived the Jet Set tragedy.

La salida de hermanas que separó a Danilda y Celestina
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
5.0

Juan Soto is one of the outfielders for the Dominican team.

Johan Rojas saldría del equipo dominicano para el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
5.0

Juan Soto highlighted the special significance of wearing the Dominican jersey in the World Baseball Classic.

Luis Severino y Bryan Bello abrirán los juegos de entrenamiento de RD frente a los Tigres de Detroit
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
8.0

Juan Soto will be training with the Dominican team ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

El Estadio Quisqueya, listo para recibir al equipo dominicano del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
8.0