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Juan Soto hasn’t just replaced Bryce Harper statistically, he’s exceeded the lofty standards set by the ‘Chosen One‘. Through 70 games, Soto is batting at a .301/.398/.533 clip with 51 RBI’s, all higher figures than Bryce Harper through the same period. Harper’s power is irreplaceable, but Soto has done an admiral job: 14 homers on the year. He’s been on a tear recently, averaging .363/.448/.628 over the past 30 games. He’s making a case to be an All-Star for the first time in his career.
When Bryce Harper left the Washington Nationals, they didn’t just lose his stats; they lost a young, developing player to fill the stadium. Although to a lesser degree, Juan Soto has stepped in as the exciting prospect of the future. Just 20 years old, Soto finished second in last year’s NL ROY race and is a big part of the Nationals’ long term plans.