Author Topic: Juan Soto - The Truth making it in DC this year (Read 46919 times)

mixedmutt · « **Reply #125 on:** May 23, 2018, 12:56:38 pm »

Quote from: Optics on May 22, 2018, 01:50:28 pm

First game, first AB, first pitch, first homer.

Stuff of legends.

Legends like Jordan Schafer, Tommy Milone, Jason Heyward, Guillermo Mota, Dustin Hermanson, Brad Fullmer, and J. P. Arencibia? Well, maybe not first pitch, I can't remember that, but its actually really common for people to a hit a HR in their first AB, and isn't a good predictor of anything. Like others have said, his 3 walks are MUCH more impressive.

bluestreak · « **Reply #126 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:10:16 pm »

Quote from: mixedmutt on May 23, 2018, 12:56:38 pm

Legends like Jordan Schafer, Tommy Milone, Jason Heyward, Guillermo Mota, Dustin Hermanson, Brad Fullmer, and J. P. Arencibia? Well, maybe not first pitch, I can't remember that, but its actually really common for people to a hit a HR in their first AB, and isn't a good predictor of anything. Like others have said, his 3 walks are MUCH more impressive.

Nine posts and he already has me on ignore... word travels quick.

Slateman · « **Reply #127 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:16:05 pm »

https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkZuckerman/status/999327462621360138

Soto hitting second.

CHOO CHOO ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN MOTHERfreakERS

NJ Ave · « **Reply #128 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:20:30 pm »

He already had a better approach against a slopballer than any Nationals in 5 seasons. I'm buying in.

Optics · « **Reply #129 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:24:35 pm »

Yeah the walks are very impressive as well, especially for a 19 year old. So much poise and patience at the plate.

If we make the playoffs this year, he should be on the roster. Kid looks like October wouldn't phase him unlike 90% of the roster.

mitlen · « **Reply #130 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:37:31 pm »

Quote from: bluestreak on May 23, 2018, 01:10:16 pm

Nine posts and he already has me on ignore... word travels quick.

Wasn't me.

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #131 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:48:36 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on May 23, 2018, 01:16:05 pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkZuckerman/status/999327462621360138

Soto hitting second.

CHOO CHOO ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN MOTHERfreakERS

Love it!!

bluestreak · « **Reply #132 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:59:13 pm »

wRC+ of 328

Usual “it’s early” caveat. Still fun to see that number.

UMDNats · « **Reply #133 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:01:14 pm »

Quote from: NJ Ave on May 23, 2018, 01:20:30 pm

He already had a better approach against a slopballer than any Nationals in 5 seasons. I'm buying in.

maybe MAT can take notes from the teenager

Slateman · « **Reply #134 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:02:46 pm »

Quote from: Slateman on May 23, 2018, 01:16:05 pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkZuckerman/status/999327462621360138

Soto hitting second.

CHOO CHOO ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN MOTHERfreakERS

Soto fWAR through last 2 games and at bat: 0.3
Mike Trout fWAR through last 2 games and at bat: 0.0

Soto > Mike Trout

Ray D · « **Reply #135 on:** May 23, 2018, 02:20:11 pm »

Quote from: mixedmutt on May 23, 2018, 12:56:38 pm

Legends like Jordan Schafer, Tommy Milone, Jason Heyward, Guillermo Mota, Dustin Hermanson, Brad Fullmer, and J. P. Arencibia?

And let's not forget John Kennedy and Wally Moon.

mitlen · « **Reply #136 on:** May 23, 2018, 03:41:37 pm »

Quote from: Ray D on May 23, 2018, 02:20:11 pm

And let's not forget John Kennedy and Wally Moon.

Wally Moon. There's a blast from the past. I'll always remember him on the late night Pirates/Dodgers broadcasts from The Coliseum.

Mom, "Do you have your radio on?"

Me, "No, why?"

Either that or the batteries are run down in the morning. The old transistor is under the pillow.

Elvir Ovcina · « **Reply #137 on:** May 23, 2018, 05:05:37 pm »

Quote from: mitlen on May 23, 2018, 03:41:37 pm

Wally Moon. There's a blast from the past. I'll always remember him on the late night Pirates/Dodgers broadcasts from The Coliseum.

Mom, "Do you have your radio on?"

Me, "No, why?"

Either that or the batteries are run down in the morning. The old transistor is under the pillow.

I saw him manage in A ball back in the 90s. He was recognizable even then by the insane unibrow.

ChiliPalmer14 · « **Reply #138 on:** May 24, 2018, 12:35:16 pm »

He struck out a couple of times. More like "Juan Demoto". (sarcasm font)

sph274 · « **Reply #139 on:** May 28, 2018, 03:29:25 pm »

so dont wanna jinx him but he is looking pretty good so far! solid ABs, making contact. really excited for him and robles for the next 6+ years

DCFan · « **Reply #140 on:** May 28, 2018, 03:30:17 pm »

Quote from: sph274 on May 28, 2018, 03:29:25 pm

so dont wanna jinx him but he is looking pretty good so far! solid ABs, making contact. really excited for him and robles for the next 6+ years

Exactly. Bryce who?

imref · « **Reply #141 on:** May 29, 2018, 11:33:32 am »

So far so good:

.320 AVG / .414 OBP / .974 OPS.

http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2018/05/one-week-in-soto-showing-he-can-make-adjustments.html

imref · « **Reply #142 on:** May 29, 2018, 08:54:06 pm »

Yes.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #143 on:** May 29, 2018, 08:55:09 pm »

Why, yes he can.

Slateman · « **Reply #144 on:** May 29, 2018, 09:00:22 pm »

Hits the cutoff man

bluestreak · « **Reply #145 on:** May 30, 2018, 03:42:38 pm »

Soto Leading off tonight.

imref · « **Reply #146 on:** May 30, 2018, 04:06:32 pm »

Quote from: bluestreak on May 30, 2018, 03:42:38 pm

Soto Leading off tonight.

aBaltoNat · « **Reply #147 on:** May 30, 2018, 04:33:19 pm »

Quote from: imref on May 30, 2018, 04:06:32 pm

Not sure I would've messed with him just yet, but OK.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #148 on:** May 30, 2018, 04:35:16 pm »

Quote from: aBaltoNat on May 30, 2018, 04:33:19 pm

Not sure I would've messed with him just yet, but OK.

Shrug. He's getting on base. Maybe with Eaton coming back they want to see what they've got here.

imref · « **Reply #149 on:** May 30, 2018, 04:45:22 pm »

We initially traded for Eaton to be our CF. I'm guessing the OF is Soto/Eaton/Harper with Goodwin and Turner getting a lot of playing time and acting as defensive substitutes.