Juan Soto’s arrival at the New York Yankees was met with immense euphoria. The fans back in New York celebrated the trade like a championship was guaranteed. While a few raised concerns about the deal’s short duration, many aimed for miraculous results in 2024.
To those unfamiliar, Juan Soto is one of the league’s strongest and most consistent hitters. When healthy, he is nothing less than a destroyer on the plate. Moreover, his spring numbers have reignited the lost hope amongst the Yankees fanbase ahead of the crucial 2024 MLB season.
Yankees Juan Soto Winds Up Spring With .304 Batting Average
After an underwhelming 2023 MLB season, the New York Yankees kick-started the quest for a rebound season on a promising note. As spring training came to a conclusion on Monday, the team boarded a flight to Houston for the opening-day matchup against the Astros. Having said that, generational talent Juan Soto turned out to be the team’s biggest positive of the spring season. He finished the Grapefruit League with 304/.373/.630 slash line, four home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored, and five walks across 46 at-bats in 16 games. Amongst the homers was a 447-foot monstrous hit. Besides notable offensive contributions, Soto also pulled off impressive plays in the outfield.
While the slugger skipped the Mexico trip, he is all but ready for the highly anticipated opening series against the Houston Astros. That being said, expectations have never been greater for Juan Soto. He will be playing for a fierce city like New York for the first time in his career. Of course, he has the support of another formidable slugger, Aaron Judge, in the lineup. But the bar he has set for himself, he will be expected to carry the weight of the team’s offensive production on his two shoulders. Nevertheless, Juan Soto is a proven champion and does not need the validation of the fans because they already love him. Therefore, Soto will have it easier in the Bronx. But overall, the performance speaks louder than words. Soto’s numbers will determine how long he manages to retain the Yankees fans’ trust and unwavering backing.
“Let Our Game Speak,” Aaron Judge Ahead Of Opening Day
Moments before the New York Yankees flew to Houston for their opening-day game against the Astros, captain Aaron Judge sent a strong message to the fans. He plans on toning down the chatter and letting the performance on the field make a statement. “I can sit here and explain a lot of things, but it comes down to us going out there and doing it,” said Judge.
Aaron Judge further added that the roster is in good spirits. From pitchers to hitters to catchers, everybody has come together nicely this spring. It’s time now to execute the plan on the field and ensure a deep postseason run after a disastrous run in 2023. “We got to let our game speak for itself, and that’s what we plan on doing this year,” added Judge.
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