Mets’ Juan Soto Makes Baseball History With Trout, Rodriguez, Griffey

Juan Soto has joined one of the most impressive four-player clubs in the history of Major League Baseball. Sure, the New York Mets are mired in the midst of a brutally disappointing season, but that didn’t stop Soto from a…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 11:57 AM
Mets’ Juan Soto Makes Baseball History With Trout, Rodriguez, Griffey
Key Things to Know
  • Juan Soto hit his 270th career home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 18, 2026.
  • Soto is the fourth player in MLB history with 270 home runs and 100 stolen bases before turning 28.
  • He joins Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mike Trout as the only players to achieve this milestone.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto made Major League Baseball history during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 18, 2026. Soto hit his 270th career home run, a 428-foot three-run blast in the sixth inning. Despite the Mets enduring a disappointing season, Soto's performance secured him a spot in an elite group of baseball legends.

By reaching 270 home runs and 100 stolen bases before turning 28 years old, Soto became only the fourth player in MLB history to achieve this feat. He joins Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mike Trout. Soto has recorded 26 home runs and a .920 OPS in 103 games during the 2026 season.

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