Juan Soto, having signed a staggering 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, is facing high expectations to become the franchise's greatest position player. Mike Vaccaro lists the top 10 Mets position players of all time, ranking Mike Piazza first for his dramatic impact despite much of his early success in Los Angeles, followed by Carlos Beltrán for his electrifying presence. David Wright is also highlighted, as luck influenced his standing among Mets legends, creating a challenging path for Soto to surpass them.
Much of Mike Piazza's résumé was built in Los Angeles, but he sought - and sanctified - more big moments than anyone else in Mets history.
Beware to Soto if you have the kind of Year 1 Beltrán did, but he rebounded to be as electric an everyday presence as the Mets ever had.
With just a little bit of luck, David Wright would be the unassailable No. 1 and Soto would have a long road to catch him.
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