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Juan Soto shone brightly with his fourth homer of the Yankees‘ spring training games, marking a notable moment in their 9-8 victory against the Atlanta Braves at Tampa’s George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Soto’s Impactful Performance Continues
Continuing his dynamic preseason performance, Soto hit a powerful first-pitch 91 mph fastball from Patrick Halligan into the right-center stands during the fourth inning with two runners on base, maintaining his robust performance in March.
A Season to Remember
His 447-foot home run shifted the game’s momentum, putting the Yankees ahead 7-6, suggesting exciting possibilities for the upcoming season. Playing as the second batter and initially in right field, Soto had a successful day at the plate, going 2-for-3.
After 18 at-bats this spring, he boasts an impressive .500 batting average, a .550 on-base percentage, and a 1.828 slugging percentage, along with 10 runs batted in.
Teammate and Expert Reactions
“The Yankees added Soto in an offseason trade with San Diego, putting a three-time All-Star who is just 25 in front of the 2022 AL MVP in Judge.
“So dynamic,” Judge said of Soto. “Hits the ball all over the field, works a walk, hits for power. It just elevates everybody’s game.”
“Count me among those already dreaming big about the crooked numbers that Soto will help the Yankees put on the board this season,” said pitcher Nestor Cortes.
Gerrit Cole also expressed his enjoyment and admiration for Soto’s game.
Analysts’ Perspectives
The excitement around Soto’s role in the Yankees’ powerful lineup is confirmed by experts.
Moreover, Jeff Passan and Bryan Hoch shared their high expectations for Soto, noting his potential impact alongside Aaron Judge.
Soto’s Promising Trajectory
Although success in Spring Training isn’t always indicative of regular season success, Juan Soto’s exceptional start hints at a significant impact.
Continuing at this rate, he could surpass projections and become a legendary hitter, marking a historic season.
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