Watch: Nationals' 19-Year-Old Rookie Juan Soto Hits Three-Run Homer for First Career Hit

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto looks like he might be ready for the majors.

Juan Soto picked up his first career MLB hit in major style Monday as the 19-year-old joined an elite list with a three-run home run in the second inning of the Nationals' game against the Padres.

Juan Soto's first MLB start.

Juan Soto's first MLB hit.

Juan Soto's first MLB HR.

Juan Soto's first MLB RBI ... and second MLB RBI ... and third MLB RBI. pic.twitter.com/WZROZwD89c

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 21, 2018

Soto, who was appearing in his second career game after getting just one plate appearance Sunday in a loss to the Dodgers, joined Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Justin Upton, Andruw Jones, Ken Griffey Jr. and Juan Gonzalez as the only 19-year-old outfielders to homer in the last 40 years.

The Nats put tonight’s game on for their youngsters at their academy in the Dominican Republic. If you thought this crowd went wild when Soto homered... well, this is pretty special. pic.twitter.com/SKROdB2oox

— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) May 22, 2018

Soto is the youngest player in MLB right now and was making his first career start in left field.