If Juan Soto were to join both the Yankees and Mets during his career, his legacy could be shaped significantly by how he performs and contributes to each team. Historically, several players, like David Cone, Dwight Gooden, and Darryl Strawberry, have played for both New York teams, with varying impacts on their legacies.
Soto’s brief stint with the Yankees in 2024, marked by an outstanding statistical season and a World Series appearance, has already positioned him as a significant figure in Yankees lore. His potential move to the Mets could establish him as a transformative player there, especially if he helps the team achieve postseason success, which has been less frequent in their history compared to the Yankees.
The contrast in the teams’ legacies—one steeped in championships (Yankees) and the other more often seen as the underdog (Mets)—means that Soto’s impact could be judged differently by each fan base. If he becomes a cornerstone for both franchises, he might be remembered as a unifying star in New York’s baseball history, much like players who made significant contributions to both clubs in their prime