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Soto is a left-handed batter who plays as a [[third baseman]] and outfielder. He is represented by agent [[Scott Boras]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ragazzo |first1=Pat |title=Elian Soto Snubs Mets For NL East Rival Washington Nationals |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/elian-soto-snubs-mets-for-nl-east-rival-washington-nationals |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> In 2022, at the age of 15, Soto was scouted by the [[New York Mets]] organization. Soto's hitting power was compared to his older brother [[Juan Soto|Juan]], and he was expected to sign with the Mets for a $50,000 bonus.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Davidoff |first1=Ken |title=Elian Soto, Juan Soto's brother, plans to sign with Mets |url=https://nypost.com/2022/01/05/elian-soto-juan-sotos-brother-plans-to-sign-with-mets/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |date=6 January 2022}}</ref> However, Soto was instead persuaded to sign as an international [[Free agency (Major League Baseball)|free agent]] with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals offered a larger bonus, and Soto's decision was also influenced by his brother, as Juan was promoted to the Major Leagues through the [[Farm team|farm system]] of the Nationals.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alden |title=Sources: E. Soto spurns Mets for brother's Nats |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33052228/teen-baseball-prospect-elian-soto-verbally-agrees-join-washington-nationals-sources-say |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=ESPN |date=12 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Due to his age, Elian was not eligible to sign with the organization until 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nationals to sign Elian Soto, Juan Soto’s 15-year-old brother: Sources |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3512411/2022/01/10/nationals-to-sign-elian-soto-juan-sotos-15-year-old-brother-sources/ |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=The New York Times |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> Although he was not considered a "premium talent", he officially signed with the Nationals in January with a bonus of $225,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Torres |first1=Maria |title=A Nationals scout’s advice to prospect Elian Soto: Don’t try to be Juan |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4113001/2023/01/22/elian-soto-washington-nationals/ |work=The New York Times |date=22 January 2023}}</ref> |
Soto is a left-handed batter who plays as a [[third baseman]] and outfielder. He is represented by agent [[Scott Boras]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ragazzo |first1=Pat |title=Elian Soto Snubs Mets For NL East Rival Washington Nationals |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/elian-soto-snubs-mets-for-nl-east-rival-washington-nationals |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> In 2022, at the age of 15, Soto was scouted by the [[New York Mets]] organization. Soto's hitting power was compared to his older brother [[Juan Soto|Juan]], and he was expected to sign with the Mets for a $50,000 bonus.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Davidoff |first1=Ken |title=Elian Soto, Juan Soto's brother, plans to sign with Mets |url=https://nypost.com/2022/01/05/elian-soto-juan-sotos-brother-plans-to-sign-with-mets/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |date=6 January 2022}}</ref> However, Soto was instead persuaded to sign as an international [[Free agency (Major League Baseball)|free agent]] with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals offered a larger bonus, and Soto's decision was also influenced by his brother, as Juan was promoted to the Major Leagues through the [[Farm team|farm system]] of the Nationals.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alden |title=Sources: E. Soto spurns Mets for brother's Nats |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33052228/teen-baseball-prospect-elian-soto-verbally-agrees-join-washington-nationals-sources-say |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=ESPN |date=12 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Due to his age, Elian was not eligible to sign with the organization until 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nationals to sign Elian Soto, Juan Soto’s 15-year-old brother: Sources |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3512411/2022/01/10/nationals-to-sign-elian-soto-juan-sotos-15-year-old-brother-sources/ |access-date=27 June 2025 |work=The New York Times |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> Although he was not considered a "premium talent", he officially signed with the Nationals in January 2023 with a bonus of $225,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Torres |first1=Maria |title=A Nationals scout’s advice to prospect Elian Soto: Don’t try to be Juan |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4113001/2023/01/22/elian-soto-washington-nationals/ |work=The New York Times |date=22 January 2023}}</ref> |
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In 2023, Soto played 35 games with the Dominican Summer League Nationals. In 2024, he joined the Florida Complex League Nationals for 41 games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Farkas |first1=Brady |title=Juan Soto's Brother Got to Play Against Him in Spring Training Game as Part of Awesome Moment |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news/juan-sotos-brother-elian-got-to-play-against-him-in-spring-training-game-as-part-of-awesome-moment-washington-nationals-new-york-mets |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=21 March 2025}}</ref> Despite his swing being praised, he only slashed .178/.319/.230 over his first two seasons.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Phillips |first1=Gary |title=MLB: Yankees’ Juan Soto rooting for little bro to find his own success in Nationals’ system |url=https://www.courant.com/2024/08/26/yankees-juan-soto-elian-soto-nationals/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=Hartford Courant |date=26 August 2024}}</ref> His plate discipline has been criticized, as well as his inability to [[Stolen base|steal bases]].<ref>{{cite news |title=MLB: Elián, hermano de Juan Soto, ha mostrado dificultades en la Rookie (+Video) |url=https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-grandes-ligas/mlb-elian-hermano-de-juan-soto-ha-mostrado-dificultades-en-la-rookie-video--202532211460 |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=[[Diario Meridiano]] |language=es}}</ref> |
In 2023, Soto played 35 games with the Dominican Summer League Nationals. In 2024, he joined the Florida Complex League Nationals for 41 games.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Farkas |first1=Brady |title=Juan Soto's Brother Got to Play Against Him in Spring Training Game as Part of Awesome Moment |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news/juan-sotos-brother-elian-got-to-play-against-him-in-spring-training-game-as-part-of-awesome-moment-washington-nationals-new-york-mets |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=21 March 2025}}</ref> Despite his swing being praised, he only slashed .178/.319/.230 over his first two seasons.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Phillips |first1=Gary |title=MLB: Yankees’ Juan Soto rooting for little bro to find his own success in Nationals’ system |url=https://www.courant.com/2024/08/26/yankees-juan-soto-elian-soto-nationals/ |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=Hartford Courant |date=26 August 2024}}</ref> His plate discipline has been criticized, as well as his inability to [[Stolen base|steal bases]].<ref>{{cite news |title=MLB: Elián, hermano de Juan Soto, ha mostrado dificultades en la Rookie (+Video) |url=https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-grandes-ligas/mlb-elian-hermano-de-juan-soto-ha-mostrado-dificultades-en-la-rookie-video--202532211460 |access-date=28 June 2025 |work=[[Diario Meridiano]] |language=es}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:19, 28 June 2025
| Elian Soto | |
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| Washington Nationals | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 10, 2006 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Elian Manuel Soto (born 10 January 2006)[1] is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Washington Nationals organization. He has played for their rookie-level affiliate teams, including the Dominican Summer League Nationals and the Florida Complex League Nationals.
Career
Soto is a left-handed batter who plays as a third baseman and outfielder. He is represented by agent Scott Boras.[2] In 2022, at the age of 15, Soto was scouted by the New York Mets organization. Soto's hitting power was compared to his older brother Juan, and he was expected to sign with the Mets for a $50,000 bonus.[3] However, Soto was instead persuaded to sign as an international free agent with the Washington Nationals. The Nationals offered a larger bonus, and Soto's decision was also influenced by his brother, as Juan was promoted to the Major Leagues through the farm system of the Nationals.[4] Due to his age, Elian was not eligible to sign with the organization until 2023.[5] Although he was not considered a "premium talent", he officially signed with the Nationals in January 2023 with a bonus of $225,000.[6]
In 2023, Soto played 35 games with the Dominican Summer League Nationals. In 2024, he joined the Florida Complex League Nationals for 41 games.[7] Despite his swing being praised, he only slashed .178/.319/.230 over his first two seasons.[8] His plate discipline has been criticized, as well as his inability to steal bases.[9]
In 2025, Soto was called up to play in a Major League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets.[10] He hit his first professional home run as part of the Florida Complex League Nationals that May.[11]
References
- ^ "Elian Soto #22". MiLB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Ragazzo, Pat (11 January 2022). "Elian Soto Snubs Mets For NL East Rival Washington Nationals". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Davidoff, Ken (6 January 2022). "Elian Soto, Juan Soto's brother, plans to sign with Mets". Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alden (12 January 2022). "Sources: E. Soto spurns Mets for brother's Nats". ESPN. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Nationals to sign Elian Soto, Juan Soto's 15-year-old brother: Sources". The New York Times. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Torres, Maria (22 January 2023). "A Nationals scout's advice to prospect Elian Soto: Don't try to be Juan". The New York Times.
- ^ Farkas, Brady (21 March 2025). "Juan Soto's Brother Got to Play Against Him in Spring Training Game as Part of Awesome Moment". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Phillips, Gary (26 August 2024). "MLB: Yankees' Juan Soto rooting for little bro to find his own success in Nationals' system". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "MLB: Elián, hermano de Juan Soto, ha mostrado dificultades en la Rookie (+Video)". Diario Meridiano (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony; Camerato, Jessica. "Soto brothers play in same game for first time in Mets-Nats rivalry". MLB.com. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Luciano, Deyanira (4 May 2025). "Elián Soto pega su primer jonrón como profesional" [Elián Soto hits his first professional home run]. Noticentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 June 2025.