Soto was considered the clear favorite for National League Rookie of the Year in 2008. Soto had a batting average of .285 with 23 home runs, with 86 runs batted in.ESPN.com: NL Rookie of the Year (November 10, 2008)

Soto received 31 of 32 first place votes for the National League Rookie of the year title. The announcement was made on November 10, 2008 by Major League Baseball. ESPN.com: Rays' Longoria, Cubs' Soto win rookie of year awards (November 10, 2008)

In 2006 he played for the Triple A Iowa Cubs before being promoted again to the Chicago Cubs where he got his first Major League Baseball hit on September 3rd against the San Francisco Giants. Soto started the 2007 season back in the minor leagues and rejoined the Chicago Cubs in July, then in September flourished batting .426. Soto started a game in the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks contributing with a home run. He appears to be the Chicago Cubs full time catcher after previous starter Jason Kendall signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. One area of improvement appears to be Soto's throwing as he allowed more stolen bases than any other catcher in 2008 spring training games. Soto is also cousin of fomer Major League Baseball player and Chicago Cubs infielder Ramon Martinez. MLB.com: Geovany Soto