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Mets' Soto Joins Elite 30-30 Club, Chasing NL MVP
10 Sep
Summary
- Soto becomes 5th Met to reach 30 HR and 30 SB
- Soto's 38 HR trail only Schwarber (50) and Ohtani (48)
- Soto credits coach Richardson for baserunning success
As of September 10th, 2025, New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has etched his name in the franchise's history books. The 26-year-old superstar has become just the 5th player to join the prestigious 30-30 club, achieving the feat with a stolen base in the 8th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Soto, who is in his first season with the Mets, has quietly put together one of the most well-rounded campaigns of his 8-year MLB career. With a .261 batting average, 38 home runs, and 30 stolen bases, he has emerged as a strong contender for the National League MVP award. His home run total trails only the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (50) and the reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani (48) for the league lead.
What makes Soto's achievement even more impressive is that he was not known for his speed prior to this season. The 26-year-old's previous career-high in steals was just 12, but under the tutelage of Mets' base coach Antoan Richardson, he has transformed into a true five-tool player. Soto was quick to credit Richardson for his newfound success on the basepaths, stating that the coach "put me in this situation" through his guidance and expertise.
With 17 games remaining in the Mets' season, Soto has a chance to become just the 6th player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single campaign, joining an elite group that includes the likes of Shohei Ohtani. If he can accomplish this feat, it would undoubtedly cement his status as the National League's most valuable player in 2025.
