Juan Soto has got the city of New York buzzing with his presence at the George Steinbrenner field in pinstripes. Soto was traded off the Padres earlier this off-season in a blockbuster yet risky deal. Regardless, after Soto appeared for spring training, the fans forgot about his contract situation.
The Yankee fanbase was simply excited about Juan Soto’s firepower and how he makes a difference to the team’s overall offensive production. Meanwhile, Juan Soto showcased a glimpse of his generational talent during his spring debut against Toronto Blue Jays. And left 9,278 fans at Steinbrenner Field and his teammates alike in complete awe.
Juan Soto Slams Three-Run Homer Over Scoreboard On Yankee Debut
The New York Yankees kicked off the Grapefruit League on a thumping note on Saturday. The team won its first exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers by 22-10. Meanwhile, on Sunday, a large number of fans turned up at Tampa to witness generational talent Juan Soto in the pinstripes. Soto was slated to debut against Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, and the batter didn’t disappoint. Batting second, Soto initially advanced Alex Verdugo, who had a leadoff double with a ground out. But in his second at-bat, the 25-year-old left the fans and his teammates in complete awe. Facing Toronto right-hander Trevor Richards, Soto towered a fastball over the scoreboard on the left-center field of George Steinbrenner field to secure a three-run home run on his debut game in pinstripes.
His teammates, including captain Aaron Judge, stood up in applause. “You just don’t see balls hit like that to the biggest part of the park,” said skipper Aaron Boone. Meanwhile, Juan Soto was happy with his effort and said the first hit as a Yankee meant a lot to him. Not only that, Yankees captain Aaron Judge applauded Soto’s infamous plate discipline. Judge said the intent to attack on every pitch and just register impressive at-bats consistently makes Juan a great hitter. Having said that, the significance of Soto’s debut homer extended beyond its impact on the outcome of the game. It symbolized a new chapter in the illustrious history of the Yankees. With his electrifying display of power and skill, Soto provided a glimpse of the exciting potential that he brings to the team. Soto has undoubtedly emerged as a beacon of hope and optimism for the Yankees faithful.
Soto Impressed With Yankee Fans Vibe On Spring Debut
Meanwhile, after a successful debut, Juan Soto opened up on how he was eager to perform in front of the iconic Yankee fanbase. He apparently wanted to get the feel of cheers instead of boos, and the fans surely didn’t disappoint. “I want to see how it’s going to feel to have them on my back,” said Soto.
Further addressing his hitting order dilemma, Juan Soto clarified that he has no preferences. There are simply too many excellent players in the Yankees lineup. And thus, he is ready to fit in anywhere. Meanwhile, Aaron Boone has some different plans, which he will unveil in the coming days.
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