Juan Soto's debut season with the New York Mets has not been as explosive as expected. Despite a respectable 1.2 bWAR, a .379 OBP, and .822 OPS over 140 plate appearances, the star outfielder’s performance has not matched the lofty expectations set by his record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract. Analysts have left him off their All-Star predictions, opting instead for teammates like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor and other outfielders like Jung Hoo Lee and James Wood. The pressure is mounting for Soto to become the All-Star we know he can be, especially after hitting two homers in a recent game. As the season progresses, the question remains whether he can elevate his play and silence the critics.