New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) on the field before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 19. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Juan Soto Joins Hall of Famers Mel Ott and Mickey Mantle in Special Baseball History

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 8:58 AM ET

The New York Mets were beaten 7-1 on Thursday by the Atlanta Braves, marking the second consecutive series in which they've been swept.

The Mets, up by 5.5 games in the National League East just last week, are now tied with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Though it came in a loss, Mets' star Juan Soto made some special history, recording his 1,000th career hit.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com on social media:

1,000 SOTO HITS

He’s already the only player with 800+ walks before turning 27

If we lower that to 700 walks & add the 1,000 hits both before turning 27, he’s the third, joining:

Mel Ott
Mickey Mantle

1,000 SOTO HITS

He’s already the only player with 800+ walks before turning 27

If we lower that to 700 walks & add the 1,000 hits both before turning 27, he’s the third, joining:

Mel Ott
Mickey Mantle https://t.co/miHnxzaEoE
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) June 19, 2025

Soto went 1-for-4 in the defeat, and his average sits at .248 through 75 games. Signed to a 15-year deal this past offseason, he's got 14 homers and 37 RBIs to go along with an .845 OPS.

One of the most disciplined hitters in the game, he's on track to lead the majors in walks for the month of June, which would make even more history.

At the age of 26, Soto is already a multi-time All-Star, (4) a multi-time Silver Slugger (5), a batting champion and a World Series winner (2019).

The Mets will start a critical series with the Phillies on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park with first pitch coming at 7:15 p.m. ET.

Former Mets' hurler Zack Wheeler will pitch for the Phillies while Blake Tidwell goes for New York.

He's just 0-1 with a 14.73 ERA in one game. Wheeler is 7-2 with a 2.76.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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