Juan Soto Makes Impressive Start with New York Mets
A 426-Foot Home Run in His First At-Bat
Juan Soto wasted little time in showing off his power for his new team. Again.
Soto homered in his first spring training at-bat for the New York Mets, hitting a solo shot to left-center field in the first inning against Houston on Saturday. The Mets went on to win 6-2.
A Familiar Start to His New Chapter
Soto also homered last year in his first spring training game with the New York Yankees, belting a three-run shot in the fourth inning of that matchup with Toronto.
A Record-Breaking Contract and Impressive Start
Soto signed a record $765 million, 15-year contract this offseason, moving across New York from the Yankees to the Mets. He hit second in the order Saturday, between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, and drilled a 426-foot homer on a 2-1 pitch from left-hander Colton Gordon. The following inning, Soto drove in another run with a groundball. Those were his only plate appearances.
A Career Spring Training Average of .304 with 14 Home Runs and an OPS of 1.017 in 87 Games
He raised his career spring training average to .304 with 14 home runs and an OPS of 1.017 in 87 games.
Clay Holmes Shines in His First Start for the Mets
The Mets may have been even more encouraged by the performance of starter Clay Holmes, another player who moved from one New York team to the other. Holmes has started just four of his 311 big league appearances, but he is converting to a starter for the Mets and threw 34 pitches Saturday in three perfect innings.
He struck out three.
Conclusion
Juan Soto’s impressive start with the New York Mets is a testament to his power and talent. His ability to hit a 426-foot home run in his first at-bat sets the tone for a successful season. The team will be looking forward to seeing more of his impressive performances.
FAQs
* What was the score of the game between the New York Mets and Houston?
+ The Mets won 6-2.
* How many home runs did Juan Soto hit in his first spring training game with the New York Mets?
+ One.
* What was the distance of Soto’s first home run with the New York Mets?
+ 426 feet.
* How many plate appearances did Soto have in the game?
+ Two.
* Who else made a strong impression in the game, besides Soto?
+ Clay Holmes, who threw three perfect innings in his first start for the Mets.
