Not Juan Soto: NY Mets player making waves early in the regular season

One of the most lucrative contracts in U.S. sports history was the deal between the New York Mets and Juan Soto, signed last year. As the MLB regular season kicked off, fans eagerly anticipated seeing the first results of this historic trade. However, it was another player who stepped up to help the Mets achieve a 10-5 record early on.

While the Mets struggled in their season opener and expectations were high for Soto, another standout player from last season quickly stole the spotlight. Fans on social media are already praising the decision to extend the contract of this player, asserting that it was the right call.

Although Soto hasn’t been underperforming, fans were hoping for more. His impact has been less noticeable, with just one home run to his name so far. On the other hand, his teammate, Pete Alonso, has had a stellar start to the season, grabbing more attention with his impressive performances.

Alonso, who had an excellent season with the Mets last year, is showing he’s capable of even more this time around. He has played a key role in the team’s strong start, recording four home runs in just 15 games, putting up remarkable stats and leading the Mets to a solid record.

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait at Clover Park on February 20, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Alonso’s impact on the Mets early in the season

While it’s easy to say that Pete Alonso’s current numbers are some of the best we’ve seen in a regular season, the reality is even more impressive. The fact that he’s leading almost every major statistical category in Major League Baseball so far this season speaks volumes about his performance.

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Alonso’s early-season numbers are nothing short of extraordinary. He currently ranks 1st in OPS and SLG, 2nd in RBIs, batting average, and OBP, and 3rd in extra-base hits. He’s also tied for 1st in home runs.

These stats not only highlight Alonso’s individual dominance but also shed light on why the Mets are off to a strong start with a 10-5 record and sitting in first place in the National League East standings.

Soto’s stats in the early part of the season

Fans have high expectations for Soto, but his performance so far this season has left room for concern. While it’s still early, Soto’s numbers might have some wondering whether he’ll live up to the hype.

There’s plenty of baseball left to be played, and fans are hopeful that Soto can shake off these early struggles and return to his elite form. Let’s take a closer look at his stats for the season so far.

• Games Played (G): 15  
• At-Bats (AB): 52  
• Runs (R): 12
• Hits (H): 13
• Home Runs (HR): 1
• Runs Batted In (RBI): 4  
• Stolen Bases (SB): 1  
• Batting Average (AVG): .250  
• On-Base Percentage (OBP): .409
• Slugging Percentage (SLG): .385
• OPS: .794