The Mets knew they were getting something special when they locked in Juan Soto for the next 15 years, but seeing him up close in spring training has only reinforced just how rare a talent he is. Manager Carlos Mendoza couldn’t help but praise the discipline and intention behind Soto’s offensive approach, something that has made him one of the most feared hitters in baseball.
“Unreal routine,” Mendoza said of seeing Soto at camp this spring. “As soon as he steps in the cages he knows what he’s doing, he knows the drill. There’s intention behind every swing, every take.