Fox News: Juan Soto hits home run in first spring training at-bat with Mets after signing record deal

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Juan Soto hits home run in first spring training at-bat with Mets after signing record deal

New York Mets superstar Juan Soto blasted a 426-foot home run in his first spring training at-bat with the team after signing a record contract in the offseason.

                   
                       

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In his first spring training at-bat with the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, Soto crushed a 426-foot opposite field home run off the Houston Astros' Colton Gordon to give the Mets a 1-0 lead in the first inning Saturday.

Soto signed the most lucrative contract in professional sports history this offseason, a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. 

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In signing Soto, the Mets hoped to propel the team to the World Series after making a surprise run to the NLCS last season, where they lost to the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. 

The addition of Soto had fans wondering if the team would be able to retain first baseman You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, also a free agent this offseason.

Alonso later re-signed with the Mets, giving Soto some important protection in the lineup. 

Soto, a four-time All-Star, had the best season of his career with You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login last season. He hit .288 with a career-best 41 home runs and 109 RBIs. 

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In the Yankees' run to the World Series, Soto elevated his game, hitting .327 with four home runs in 14 games. 

Soto debuted with the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login in 2018 and helped them win the World Series over the Houston Astros in 2019. 

Soto was traded to the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login at the 2022 trade deadline, and the Padres traded him to the Yankees prior to the 2024 season. 

Despite playing for three different teams prior to the Mets and being just 26 years old, Soto has a remarkable resume. 

In addition to his four All-Star game appearances, Soto is a five-time Silver Slugger and won the batting title in the shortened 2020 season. 

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