Juan Soto is already among all-time greats.
The New York Mets' superstar likely has a long way to go in his prodigious MLB career, but when you break down the numbers, Soto is one of the best to ever play his way.
Incredible power, and a brilliant batting eye. Soto has that like few others.
In face, he's got a chance to join Red Sox legend Ted Williams this season.
MLB.com's Sarah Langs shared a fun stat in a new article -- Soto has had five consecutive seasons of at least 25 home runs and 115 walks.
That's tied with Barry Bonds right now for second place on the all-time list.
First place is held by Williams, who did it in six consecutive years.
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So if Soto goes 25-115 this season, he'll tie Williams. And he'd have a chance to claim the all-time mark for himself in 2027.
A healthy Soto should have no problem reaching these marks again.
He also has put up eight straight seasons with an on-base percentage of.395 or higher.
"The only AL/NL players to have at least a.395 OBP in each of their first nine or more seasons are Ted Williams (first 17 seasons), Stan Musial (14) and Ferris Fain," Langs writes. "As it stands, Soto’s streak of eight straight such seasons to start his career is tied for fourth, with Frank Thomas, Wade Boggs and Charlie Keller."
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That's some great company to keep. And also Ferris Fain, who might be one of the most underrated good players ever and you very likely have never heard of.
We've all definitely heard of Soto, and won't soon forget him.
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