Yankees Juan Soto Passes Mickey Mantle For Most Walks Before 26 Years Old
While everyone loves to witness a good Soto Smash. Where the guy really shines at is in his ability to draw walks. Pitchers know the power he possesses behind that bat; and don’t always want to challenge him. On the hand, Juan has a great eye and knowledge of the zone; allowing him to know if he should confidently take swing. Well, this entire combination has now helped the New York outfielder surpass an absolute legend. The Yankees Juan Soto has passed Mickey Mantle for the most walks before turning 26 years old.
Can’t really say this feels like much of a surprise. Since coming into the league, Soto has been on an absolute tear. Winning a championship with the Nationals; and his walks seemed to rack up faster than FanDuel debts. And it became abundantly clear that Juan is not some average player, but a generational talent.
Which is why the San Diego Padres gladly handed over the keys to their farm in order to trade for Juan. And the Yankees turned around and did the same to bring him back to the east coast for the 2024 season. Teams can see Soto’s value, and how effective he is getting on base.
What is the Soto effect? For the Padres… a deep playoff run in 2022. For the Yankees, a ball club barely a little more than a .500 team in 2023 with 82 wins. Now have almost 30 wins in 2024, being only a quarter into the season. With Soto on the roster the results are glaring. Causing many fans to want the Yankees to back the Brinks truck into Soto’s backyard expeditiously.
Yankees Juan Soto Passes Mickey Mantle For Most Walks Before 26 Years Old
Nevertheless, in a game where getting on base is half the battle. Soto is one of the best at getting the task the done. StatMuse MLB commented on Soto’s recent iconic achievement. They reveal,
“Juan Soto has passed Mickey Mantle for the most walks before turning 26 years old. 669 and counting.
Mickey Mantle walked 668 times in 952 games before turning 26 years old. Juan Soto walked for the 669th time in his 822nd game.”
Therefore, Juan hit the mark, faster and sooner. 130 games sooner. So there is no doubt who the walks king is now. Plus, with youth on Juan Soto’s side; we will not only get to see him secure a monstrous contract; but continue to wow us with his talent for years to come.
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