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MLB Analyst Waves Caution Flag Over Mets Superstar
An MLB Network contributor cites the New York Mets history of bad experiences with free agent signees to suggest Juan Soto will struggle.
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New York Mets slugger Juan Soto
Talk about your unpopular opinions.Â
As the 2025 season begins, the vast majority MLB analysts believe that New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is on the short list of players who will be competing for the MVP award in the National League. That certainly isnât a very bold a prediction, given that Soto, who signed a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets during the offseason, finished in the top 10 in MVP voting in five of the past six seasons.Â
But one journalist voiced his strong belief that Soto will not reach those lofty levels in his first season with the Mets.Â
Journalist Predicts Juan Soto Will Struggle in First Season With MetsRob Parker, a veteran sports columnist, TV personality, and commentator known for his bold opinions and in-depth analysis, appeared recently on MLB Network to participate in The Showdown with Brian Kenny. Citing Francisco Lindor as âa perfect example,â Parker warned that Soto will just be the next in a long line of free agent signings who really struggled after joining New York.Â
âIâm looking at the history of the Mets when guys first get there, and itâs not good, usually, the first year,â Parker said.Â
Parker also made the claim that Soto âwas not great in San Diego, that didnât really work out for him there.â Â
Kenny acknowledged that Parker, being a native of Queens, is well-versed in the many free agent signings for the Mets that have not gone well.Â
âSo youâve seen Mets free agents, guys who were great the year before go to the Mets and just die,â Kenny said. âThat has happened, that is the history. Thereâs a whole history of guys whoâve gone there and been awful.âÂ
But ultimately, Kenny cited Sotoâs high floor to stress that he can be counted on to produce.Â
âIf thereâs one guy you can plug in for the next four years, at the plate anyway, itâs this guy,â Kenny said. âHis worst year, he had 135 walks and 96 strikeouts. Thatâs his worst year. His worst year, he had a .401 on-base [percentage]. So I cannot imagine Juan Soto being bad for the Mets this year.âÂ
Juan Soto Has Been a Consistent Producer in His CareerFor his part, Soto has the confidence to fulfill the high expectations, and the determination to prove himself worthy of the 15-year, $765 million contract he signed with the Mets during the offseason.Â
The 26-year-old is a leading candidate in the annual debate over the best hitters in the game. Sotoâs .421 career on-base percentage is tops among active players and 19th best all-time. He has drawn more walks, 769, than any player through his age-25 season, 99 more than the previous leader, Mickey Mantle. And Sotoâs 201 home runs rank seventh most at his age, even with the 2020 season shortened due to Covid.Â
âIâm saying that will not happen,â Kenny said about the notion of Soto struggling. âThis guy, at the plate, is too consistent, itâs not happening.âÂ
