Juan Soto Wins Juan Marichal Award for Second Straight Year
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto has cemented his status as the premier Dominican player in Major League Baseball, becoming the first player to win the Juan Marichal Award in consecutive seasons.
The honor, which recognizes the best Dominican-born player in MLB, was announced on October 20, 2025, coinciding with Juan Marichal's 88th birthday.
- Juan Soto received 443 total points and 56 first-place votes.
- Runner-up: Cristopher Sánchez with 319 points.
- Top five: Junior Caminero, José Ramírez, and Freddy Peralta.
Soto, 26, was voted the most complete player of the year after his first season with the Mets.
The Juan Marichal Award recognizes the best Dominican-born player in MLB.
Author's summary: Juan Soto wins award for second year.