Video: Juan Soto Hits HR in 1st Mets At-Bat of 2025 MLB Spring Training vs. Astros

Juan Soto's New York Mets career is off to a strong start.

In the first at-bat of his 2025 spring training debut, Soto hit a home run to left-center field that traveled 426 feet.

The solo shot gave the Mets a 1-0 lead over the Houston Astros.

New York handed Soto the largest contract in MLB history as a free agent, signing him to a 15-year deal worth $765 million on Dec. 8.

The four-time All-Star was excited to see his first spring training hit as a Met clear the fence.

"It feels pretty good," Soto told reporters. "It means everything that we've been doing is paying off. We've been working really hard this offseason to be ready each day."

The 26-year-old is coming off an impressive 2024 season with the New York Yankees. Soto hit .288 with 41 homers, 31 doubles and 109 RBIs in 157 games.

He showcased his plate discipline once again with the Yankees, as his .988 OPS ranked No. 3 among all players in the majors. Soto also finished No. 3 in American League MVP voting.

The Yankees made an attempt to retain the star outfielder, with MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reporting that their final offer to him was a 16-year contract worth $760 million.

Instead, Soto chose to join a Mets team that advanced to the 2024 National League Championship Series before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.

He'll now be part of an imposing lineup that also includes Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos.

As the Mets attempt to contend for an NL pennant as well as a World Series title once again in 2025, Soto's first spring training appearance was a promising one.