Juan Soto Becomes Youngest Player to Reach All-Star Game with Four Different Teams

Juan Soto, the 27‑year‑old Dominican outfielder now with the New York Mets, set a Major League Baseball record by becoming the youngest player ever to appear in the All‑Star Game representing four different clubs—Washington Nationals (2021), San Diego Padres (2023), New York Yankees (2024), and the Mets (2025). He surpassed Roberto Alomar, who was 31 when he did it in 1999.

Soto’s disciplined approach at the plate continues to draw praise. In the first half of the 2026 season he posted a .290 batting average, a .967 OPS and walked 55 times, raising his on‑base percentage to .405—well ahead of the next‑closest player, Kyle Schwarber. His ability to draw walks and avoid strikeouts has made him one of the most intimidating hitters in the league.

The combination of his record‑setting All‑Star appearance and elite offensive metrics highlights Soto’s status as a generational talent in baseball.