Juan Soto
| IP | 12 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6 |
| WHIP | 2.083 |
| BB/9 | 8.25 |
| SO/9 | 8.25 |
- Full name Juan H Soto
- Born 10/23/1990 in Dominican Republic
- Profile Bats: R / Throws: R
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The Nationals signed Soto when the 2015 international signing period opened for $1.5 million, breaking the club record for a Latin American teenager. The record had previously been held by Dominican shortstop Carlos Alvarez, a 20-year-old who signed for $1.4 million in 2006 at a time when he presented himself as the 16-year-old Esmailyn Gonzalez. Soto's play in the Dominican Prospect League helped establish him as one of the best hitters in his international class. He is an advanced hitter for his age, showing a feel for the barrel and good pitch-recognition skills. He has big raw power that should translate to above-average home run totals once he physically matures. He has good outfield instincts and tracks down balls well, but he's best suited for a corner because of to his below-average speed and average arm strength. Soto has a long way to go, but he came to Viera, Fla., for instructional league in 2015. He should be ready to hit the ground running in his pro debut in 2016, probably in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League.
