Juan Soto showcased his exceptional plate discipline in his first season with the Mets, leading the league with 127 walks and a .396 on-base percentage. Despite hitting coach Eric Chavez suggesting a more aggressive approach, Soto maintained his style, finishing with a career-high 43 homers and 105 RBI, and Chavez proposed moving him to the leadoff spot to leverage his on-base skills without altering his comfort zone.

