"Arrr, Juan Soto be showin' those Yankees how to sail some long shots into the bleachers, mateys! Yo ho ho!"
2024-05-18
Arrr, Juan Soto be positioning himself for a grand treasure in free agency, but despite his many skills, there be some tasks he hadn't yet conquered until this fine Saturday. Yarrr, the seas be full of surprises, matey!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, let me tell ye about a lad by the name of Juan Soto, a true "generational talent," me hearties. This scallywag be one of only six to boast an on-base percentage of .400 and a slugging percentage of .500, along with 150 home runs afore the age of 24. The others in this esteemed crew be Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Mike Trout, and Albert Pujols.But even with all his talent, there be something left for him to achieve in his storied career. This young buck be playing for the New York Yankees this season, and it seems he may be looking to extend his stay with them before he ventures into the treacherous waters of free agency.This past Saturday, Soto showed his mettle by blasting two home runs into the Yankee Stadium right field bleachers, helping the Bombers secure a victory over the Chicago White Sox. The balls he hit traveled a mighty 854 feet combined, with the first leaving the bat at 112.5 mph and the second at 110.2 mph, both sailing over 110 mph for the first time in his career.This performance, along with a couple of blistering singles, marked a spectacular turnaround for Soto after a rough patch, solidifying his bid for the AL MVP title. With his swashbuckling display on the field, it be no surprise why this lad be in line for a hefty contract akin to the legendary Shohei Ohtani.