The biggest difference between Vlad and Soto is body shape. The ability to actually play the OF even if he’s not that good at it. Soto’s skill set ages better. And by far the biggest factor. Soto has been way more consistent, Vlad has had 2 elite Seasons out of his 5. You could argue Soto has been elite since Day 1 outside of a minor blip with the Padres before turning elite again. And his blip was still a really good Baseball player.