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Juan Soto Joins Group of Yankees Legends in Team History on Friday

The New York Yankees are out to a 2-0 start on the season after taking the first two games from the Houston Astros. In his first two games in a Yankees' uniform, slugger Juan Soto has already made a historic impact.

Brady Farkas

Mar 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single
Mar 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a single / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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In his first two games as a member of the New York Yankees, slugging outfielder Juan Soto has already made quite an impact.

Soto went 3-for-4 on Friday in a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. He had an RBI, a walk, and a double. He's hitting a robust .571 through the first two games of the season.

With his early-season performances, Soto has joined a group of Yankees legends in team history.

Per Sarah Langs of MLB.com on social media:

Juan Soto is the 7th player to reach base safely 3+ times in each of his first 2 games with the Yankees, joining:

2021 Anthony Rizzo
2006 Johnny Damon
2004 Gary Sheffield
1982 Lee Mazzilli
1948 Charlie Silvera
1936 Joe DiMaggio

After acquiring Soto this offseason in a trade with the San Diego Padres, the Yankees are one of the favorites to win the American League pennant. He pairs with Aaron Judge to make one of the best 1-2 punches in all of baseball.

At just the age of 25, Soto is already one of the most accomplished offensive players in baseball. Since making his debut at the age of 19, he is already a three-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger, a batting champion and a Home Run Derby champion.

He's a lifetime .285 hitter who helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019.

Soto is in his seventh season with the Nationals, Padres and Yankees. He'll be a free agent at the end of the season.

The Yankees and Astros will play again on Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. ET.

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Brady Farkas
BRADY FARKAS

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady. 

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