The difference between these two is that Soto has been mashing since the beginning of the year. This is guy who went at the end of drafts at the Catcher position but has outproduced everyone else by far. Russell Martin? Joe Mauer? Neither can compare. Especially in terms of power. Soto is putting up Mike Piazza in his prime numbers which is something especially when you're talking about a fantasy position which is as weak as Catcher generally is. One of the
most encouraging signs is his .415+ obp. He is a patient, selective hitter that will take walks if he does not have a pitch to drive. This is doubly impressive considering his status as a rookie.Alfonso Soriano has always been known as a free swinger who does not walk much. But when the power is there, no one cares about the walks. Returning from injury at the beginning of May, Soriano started off meagerly but has since regained his mojo and more importantly his power as a leadoff man. 2 Home Runs in the Friday Day game already in 2 at bats. He now has had 2 hits in his last 5 games and the game before that he had 4 hits. Also, the last five games Soriano has 5 home runs. The steals aren't there and with Chicago's powerful lineup, he probably won't be asked to steal much. Like his on base percentage though, if he is hitting 30-40 home runs no one will be complaining.
