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The Mets have never had a hitter like Juan Soto

Juan Soto is one of those rare superstars who requires consistent reminders of his greatness, if only because it’s very difficult to compare using modern examples.

Ted Williams gets brought up a lot, especially after Soto’s shortened 2020 season that brought the most ridiculous slash line (.351/.490/.695) anyone has seen since the steroid era. Bryce Harper gets brought up a lot, as a left-handed slugger reared in Washington whose mere signing turns a team from a fringe contender to a division favorite.

Soto’s Baseball-Reference page includes ten similar batters through age 25; five are Hall-of-Famers: Frank Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr.