Last year Juan Soto had a 180 wRC+, which tied for the sixth-highest mark this century for players age 25 or younger who qualified for the FanGraphs leaderboard.
I am clearly going very optimistic in this the first year of suffering with a mere $51 million salary.
640 PA .285/.420/540 OPS .950 40 home runs.
Not worried about not having the short porch in right field like at Yankee Stadium because Soto has hit extremely well at Citi Field and as you pointed out, his road numbers are impressive.
So much depends on who will hit behind him and while we all believe the "protection" in the lineup is not as relevant as many think, if a pitcher does not fear the next guy up, they will pitch around Soto. So, while he will get a lot of walks and be on base to be driven in my someone else, someone still needs to drive him in.
I think that Soto’s OBP will be higher than last year because, regardless of who the Mets bat behind him, it won’t be Judge. I think he will also improve on. His ribbies due to Lindor and what I hope will be an effective bottom of the order, setting the table up for him to be a run producing machine.
Chris!!! I can’t believe you! How can you offer such an optimistic view?
My Mets fan’s view: career ending injury in April.
P.S.: Does anyone really think he would opt out and expect to get over $51MM + perks to be available after age 30? And if he rocks it so good that he opts out, can anyone imagine the Mets not increasing to $55MM? We need to get used to him and hope he doesn’t become Anthony Rendon, whom both Metsense and Brian can attest, was the one National I said I wanted in 2017. I really know how to pick ‘em.
I believe Steven is correct and Soto's numbers will depend on who is hitting behind him. I am not sure the Mets have anyone that opposing pitchers wouldn't rather pitch to than Soto - he will get a ton of walks. I also believe he will be hitting 3rd most of the year giving him more RBI opportunities.
OPS > 1.00
HR >35.5
OPS+ >170
TB > 300
RBI >100
OBP >.400
MVP-1
SS
I am clearly going very optimistic in this the first year of suffering with a mere $51 million salary.
640 PA .285/.420/540 OPS .950 40 home runs.
Not worried about not having the short porch in right field like at Yankee Stadium because Soto has hit extremely well at Citi Field and as you pointed out, his road numbers are impressive.
So much depends on who will hit behind him and while we all believe the "protection" in the lineup is not as relevant as many think, if a pitcher does not fear the next guy up, they will pitch around Soto. So, while he will get a lot of walks and be on base to be driven in my someone else, someone still needs to drive him in.
I think that Soto’s OBP will be higher than last year because, regardless of who the Mets bat behind him, it won’t be Judge. I think he will also improve on. His ribbies due to Lindor and what I hope will be an effective bottom of the order, setting the table up for him to be a run producing machine.
700 PA. 280/430/540/970. 40 HRs. 120 RBIs. 150 BBs. 35 doubles.
I'm bullish Soto going into his prime years.
PA 697, 292/428/548, HR 37
Chris!!! I can’t believe you! How can you offer such an optimistic view?
My Mets fan’s view: career ending injury in April.
P.S.: Does anyone really think he would opt out and expect to get over $51MM + perks to be available after age 30? And if he rocks it so good that he opts out, can anyone imagine the Mets not increasing to $55MM? We need to get used to him and hope he doesn’t become Anthony Rendon, whom both Metsense and Brian can attest, was the one National I said I wanted in 2017. I really know how to pick ‘em.
I believe Steven is correct and Soto's numbers will depend on who is hitting behind him. I am not sure the Mets have anyone that opposing pitchers wouldn't rather pitch to than Soto - he will get a ton of walks. I also believe he will be hitting 3rd most of the year giving him more RBI opportunities.
660 PA .290/.410/.550 38 HRS (and about 175 BB)
Juan's the Man:
700 PA, .290/.415/.550, 42 HR.