Juan Soto

Juan Soto: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife And More

Juan Soto, the New York Yankees’ young phenom, isn’t just taking Major League Baseball by storm this season—he’s captivating fans off the field too. From his recent real estate moves to his impressive stats and growing wealth, Soto’s life is a hot topic. But what exactly is the deal with this baseball superstar? Let’s bat around some key details you might be curious about.

Who is Juan Soto? All to know about New York Yankees star

Juan José Soto Pacheco, hailing from the Dominican Republic, is a professional baseball player who made his Major League debut in 2018. With an impressive batting average and home run record, Soto has established himself as the “biggest rising star” in the MLB.

The outfielder’s prowess at the plate has earned him comparisons to baseball greats Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, and Mike Trout. Being the “second youngest player” to have made his debut even before entering high school, Soto’s early life deserves a special mention.

Where he belongs from: Know about Juan Soto’s Early Life

Born on October 25, 1998, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Juan Soto is the son of Belkis Pacheco and Juan Soto, Sr. Juan’s passion for baseball stems from the fact that his father played a catcher for a baseball club. While his mother limited his outdoor playing time, which eventually honed Soto’s indoor baseball skills, his father threw batting practice through bottle caps to hone his swing. 

As a kid, Juan idolized Dominican-born stars like Manny Ramirez and Robinson Canó. Some friends even called him “Little Robbie.” He never objected to that.” Although Juan Soto was born a righty, he took his father's suggestion to throw and bat left-handed to garner an advantage in baseball; the rarity and effectiveness against righties make left-handed pitchers highly sought-after. In 2015, when Soto was merely 16 years old, the Washington Nationals signed him as an international free agent. There began the journey of the “baseball champion.”.

Is Juan Soto married? Know about his Wife and Children

Juan Soto is well-known for keeping his personal matters private. While there are various instances of his baseball prowess on the field, there are rarely ones available regarding his personal life. Per sources, the 3x All-Star hasn’t disclosed any information about his past relationships. Moreover, the baseball player has never been married or had any children. Although his followers are curious to know if Soto is dating someone, the 2019 World Series champion chooses to keep his focus and commitment to the sport intact. 

What is Juan Soto’s Net Worth 2024 (Update)

Juan Soto, aka “Childish Bambino, has a net worth of $10 million. Due to his on-field popularity, the outfielder has garnered some endorsement deals with brands. Apart from this, the New York Yankees star recently signed a one-year contract with the team at a salary of $31 million for the year 2024. Moreover, according to sources, Juan makes an additional $2 million from his endorsement deals with various brands. 

How long he is playing in the MLB: Understand Juan Soto’s Career Timeline

In July 2015, Juan Soto was an international free agent. At the same time, he signed a contract with the Washington Nationals. Then, in 2016, the outfielder’s professional career came into being with the Gulf Coast League Nationals. A year later, he began playing for the Hagerstown Suns, a Class A South Atlantic League team. Breaking into the elite ranks of baseball's future stars, Juan Soto garnered a coveted #42 spot on MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospect list in July 2017, while simultaneously holding the #2 position within the Nationals' strong farm system.

Having played for the Suns briefly in the 2018 season, Soto was promoted to the Potomac Nationals, a Class A-Advanced Carolina League team. Just after 15 games, Juan was promoted yet again to the Harrisburg Senators, Class AA Eastern League team. After playing only eight games with the Senators, Soto was called up to the major leagues by the Nationals to replace their injured second baseman and outfielder, Howie Kendrick.

On May 20, 2018, Juan Soto made his Major League debut as a pinch hitter with the Nationals. This made him the youngest player in the major leagues at 19 years and 207 days of age. Surprisingly, on the next day, he launched a 3-run home run in his first start. Juan Soto garnered various accolades throughout his rookie season.

From getting named the Nationals' top prospect by "Baseball America" and the #4 prospect in baseball overall, to being the youngest player to steal three bases in a game against the Atlanta Braves, to getting named the NL Rookie of the Month three times and setting several teenage records, the list goes endless. Then in the 2019 season, Soto became the fourth MLB player to have recorded his 100th extra-base hit before his 21st birthday. In the same year, the rising star helped the Nationals clinch the World Series trophy against the World Series champs, the Houston Astros. 

A year later, in July 2020, Soto could only play a few games since he had tested positive for COVID-19. However, after a brief span, he hit 463 feet and 466 feet of home runs, allowing him to be named the National League Player of the Week. During the 2020 season, Soto earned three major accolades: he became the youngest player to win the National League batting title, he received the Silver Slugger Award, and he was chosen for the All-MLB First Team.

In April 2021, Soto was placed on the injury list due to his injury to the left shoulder. However, that didn't stop him from being reserved for the 2021 All-Star Game, taking part in his first Home Run Derby in 2021, becoming the second-youngest player to win the Home Run Derby. Juan Soto capped off a stellar 2021 season by earning numerous distinctions, including a coveted spot on the All-MLB First Team, a National League Silver Slugger Award, and an impressive runner-up finish in the NL MVP race.

In April 2022, Soto went yard for the 100th time in MLB, breaking a Nationals record for age and later getting the call to the All-Star Game. A few months later, in August 2022, Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres. Just 10 days after the trade took place, Soto had a face-off with the Nationals in Washington, where he received a 45-second standing ovation from the audience. Soto played 51 games for the rest of the 2022 season, compiling a.236 batting average, 6 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 36 walks. In 2023, after signing a contract with the Padres, Juan Soto played a full season for them, batting.275 with 35 home runs, 109 RBIs, and a league-leading 132 walks.

In a blockbuster trade on December 6, 2023, the San Diego Padres sent Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees in exchange for five players, including Michael King and Drew Thorpe. Soto avoided salary arbitration with the Yankees, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $31 million for the 2024 season.

What are Juan Soto’s Contracts

Here are the details of Juan Soto’s contracts with all the teams he has been associated with in his career to date:

YearTeamBase SalarySigning BonusYearly Cash
2015Washington Nationals-$1,500,000$1,500,000
2018Washington Nationals$392,620-$392,620
2019Washington Nationals$578,300-$578,300
2020Washington Nationals$233,111-$233,111
2021Washington Nationals$8,500,000-$8,500,000
2022Washington Nationals$6,013,184-$6,013,184
2022Washington Nationals$11,086,816-$11,086,816
2023San Diego Padres$23,000,000-$23,000,000
2024New York Yankees$31,000,000-$31,000,000

Juan Soto’s Partnerships and Endorsements

Juan Soto presently has affiliations with a minimum of eleven brands, which include Sorare MLB, Secrets Resort & Spa, Lids, GoDominicanRepublic, Tap Sports Baseball '21, Under Armour, Quickbooks, Topps, Walgreens, Wilson, and Wells Fargo.

Has the outfielder made investments? Learn more about Juan Soto’s Investments 

While his on-field achievements are well documented, information about Juan Soto's personal investments is not readily available.

How has the Dominican performed in the MLB so far? An insight into his MLB Career stats

In his 5-year career (2018–2023) in the Major Leagues, Juan Soto has compiled the following statistics:

Career: Regular SeasonStats
Home runs160
Batting average.284
RBI483
AB2704
Stolen Bases50
OBP.421
OPS.946

What are Juan Soto’s  Records

Since his debut with the Washington Nationals in 2018, Juan Soto has made and broke many records. Here is a list of few of them:

  • Youngest player in the major leagues at 19 years, 207 days.

  • First player born in 1998 to appear in a major-league game.

  • Soto became the youngest player to steal 3 bases in a game

  • 2nd most home runs by a teenager

  • Only teenager to walk more than 60 times in a season 

  • Fourth player in MLB history to record 100 extra-base hits before his 21st birthday

  • Seventh MLB player in history to reach 30 home runs before their 21st birthday.

  • The youngest player in National League history to win, hitting .351 during the regular season

  • 6th player in the live ball era to have led his league in walks by a margin of 40 or more.

  • Sixth player in MLB history to finish as runner-up in both MVP and Rookie of the Year voting

  • At the age of 23 years, 169 days, Soto became the youngest player in Nationals history to hit his 100th career home run off of Braves pitcher Bryce Elder and the eighth-youngest player to reach the milestone in MLB history.

  • Second youngest Home Run Derby winner

A star on the baseball field: Juan Soto’s Major Achievement and Awards

From winning his first World Series title in his initial years in MLB to recently winning his 4th Silver Slugger award, here are all the awards that Juan Soto has garnered in his 5 year MLB career:

  • 3× All-Star (2021–2023)

  • 4× Silver Slugger Award (2020–2023)

  • 2× All-MLB First Team (2020, 2021)

  • NL batting champion (2020)

  • World Series champion (2019)

  • All-MLB Second Team (2019)

  • Babe Ruth Award (2019)

A philanthropist: Juan Soto’s Charity and Foundation

“Give by grace what you receive by the Grace of God” is what Juan Soto believes in. Apart from leaving a lasting impact on the field, Soto believed in giving back to society. As an instance of this, Juan Soto recently visited his hometown, the Dominican Republic, and distributed gifts to its residents. The 25-year-old thanked his community for supporting him during the tough times and made sure that he gave back to them in some way. Thank you all for supporting us. A little help for all of you that you can take advantage of," said Soto.

Besides, the baseball player is currently focused on a grave issue, i.e., the water crisis. To address this issue, he has started a nonprofit organization named Charity: Water that brings safe and clean water to people around the world. The organization works with local partners to carry out sustainable and community-owned water projects.

Back in October 2021, the standout Dominican outfielder for the Washington Nationals generously sponsored a diverse group of athletes representing his home country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Washington Post reported that Soto contributed his earnings of approximately $200,000 from the MLB All-Star Weekend in July to support Dominican Olympic participants, spanning baseball players, boxers, and track and field athletes.

Juan Soto’s shoe deal

Information about Juan Soto's shoe deal remains undisclosed.

Juan Soto’s House

Baseball darling Juan Soto is making headlines not just for his bat, but also for his recent real estate moves! Before his trade to the San Diego Padres, Soto called Arlington, VA, his home. ARLNow speaks of a video showing him enjoying local spots like a mini-golf course and a frame shop, suggesting a sense of community. However, Realtor.com reported that the modest 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home hitting the market for $1.095 million, likely due to his relocation. Enter Coronado, California, a breezy 20 minutes from Petco Park.

Devine Sports Gospel dropped the bombshell back in March: Juan Soto has purchased a house in a gated community there, fueling speculation about a long-term commitment to the Padres. It looks like the Childish Bambino might be settling down in the San Diego sunshine. So, is Soto a true Californian now?

The jury's still out. The Arlington video hints at lingering ties, and Soto hasn’t officially confirmed the Coronado purchase. But one thing’s clear: this slugger’s got options, both on and off the field!

Juan Soto’s Rings

Here's the link for Juan Soto's rings.

 Juan Soto’s Car and Bike collection 

Details regarding the specific car or bike driven by Juan Soto remain private. Maybe he flies to every game, who knows?

Juan Soto’s Social Media Accounts

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/juansoto_25/?hl=en
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/juansoto25_?lang=en
FacebookNA

Know More About Juan Soto

Personal Information:
Full NameJuan José Soto Pacheco
Popular NameJuan Soto
Date Of BirthOctober 25, 1998
Birth PlaceSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Age25
Height1.88 m
Weight224 lbs
ParentsJuan Soto Sr. and Belkis Pacheco 
SiblingsElien Soto, Natali Soto Nicoles
NationalityDominican
EthnicityDominican Republic
Net Worth$10 million
Salary$31 million
Spousena
Relationship/Marital Statusna
Childrenna
ProfessionBaseball player
TeamNew York Yankees
Rings2019

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