What Juan Soto did in 2020 showed how much of a generational talent the 22-year-old is.
The Washington Nationals outfielder led the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage at 1.185. He launched 13 home runs in a shortened 60-game season and drove in another 37. He was such a potent hitter that he led all of MLB with 12 intentional walks — although the flip side of that statistic is it shows how few other threats were in Washington’s lineup.
When the finalists for the 2020 National League MVP award were revealed Monday night, though, Soto’s name wasn’t included.