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Juan Soto's 161 wRC+ Sets Mets Historic Gap, Grand Slam

6/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Juan Soto posted an offensive gap in 2026, with a wRC+ of 161 that ranked him fourth among MLB hitters and 94 points above teammate Carson Benge’s 102, the largest Mets #1-#2 gap since 1962.
Soto also ranks as the 13th least-supported qualified hitter in MLB since 2000.
Soto hit a grand-slam on May 31, 2026, as the Mets recorded the National League’s worst offensive performance at Citi Field.

History

Historical Context

After the Mets debuted in 1962 as baseball’s newest New York franchise, manager Casey Stengel watched the club finish 40-120 (.250), the modern era’s worst record. In 2026, Juan Soto posted a wRC+ of 161, a 94-point advantage over teammate Carson Benge, surpassing the Mets’ historic #1-#2 gap from that inaugural season and underscoring how extreme performance splits can shape a team’s narrative.

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Story summary

Juan Soto posted an offensive gap in 2026, with a wRC+ of 161 that ranked him fourth among MLB hitters and 94 points above teammate Carson Benge’s 102, the largest Mets #1-#2 gap since 1962.
Soto also ranks as the 13th least-supported qualified hitter in MLB since 2000.
Soto hit a grand-slam on May 31, 2026, as the Mets recorded the National League’s worst offensive performance at Citi Field.

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