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Juan Soto Becomes MLB’s First 30–30 Player of 2025 as Mets Push for Playoffs

His late-season surge has boosted his on-base profile, strengthening the Mets’ pursuit of a Wild Card berth.

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Sep 8, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) runs to first base during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Soto swiped his 30th base on Tuesday against the Phillies, making him the first player to reach 30 home runs and 30 steals this season.
  • He leads the majors with 118 walks, sustaining an elite get-on-base skill set that anchors the Mets’ offense.
  • His 2025 mix of 38+ home runs, 29+ steals, and 117+ walks places him in a rare group previously matched only by Barry Bonds and Jeff Bagwell, despite below-average sprint speed metrics.
  • Advanced indicators back the production, with a reported 157 wRC+ and 5.2 fWAR following a 15-game tear at .358/.521/.755.
  • New York remains in the third NL Wild Card spot, though a four-game slide has cut its cushion to two games over the Giants, according to recent reports.