Mets' Juan Soto sees improvement with new bat during recent games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Juan Soto has begun using a new bat with a thicker knob this month, aiming for quicker swings, particularly with two strikes. His recent adjustments have yielded strong results, including a two-homer game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Since adopting the new bat, Soto has maintained a.300 batting average with a.980 OPS, totaling seven home runs in 22 games after an earlier 10 in 36 games. As of June 18, his performance continues to position him among the top hitters in the MLB with the fourth-highest OPS.
- •Soto experimented with a new bat starting May 22.
- •He is hitting.300 with a.980 OPS since the change.
- •Soto recorded two home runs against the Phillies on June 18.
- •His new bat design aims to improve swing speed.
- •He has seven home runs in the last 22 games.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Juan Soto experimenting with a new bat and results have been promising
"Juan Soto wanted to be quicker in the box with two strikes and started to experiment with a bat that is a "tick heavier," and the Mets outfielder has enjoyed powerful results since.
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