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“I’m Coming!” - Juan Soto Sends Bold Message to Shohei Ohtani in MVP Race
Soto aims for sustained excellence with a .320-plus average, 40+ home runs, and top on-base stats to challenge Ohtani’s dominance, MLB experts say.
- The Washington Nationals outfielder challenged Ohtani for NL MVP after a career-best 40 home runs and 38 stolen bases, signaling his intent to compete.
- At spring camp, Soto said the winter was disruptive due to the Yankees rivalry and family talks, but he arrived stronger and more integrated into the Queens clubhouse.
- Statistically, Soto needs a.320-plus average combined with over 40 home runs and outstanding on-base numbers, as opposing pitchers continue to shy away from him, highlighting his threat.
- An MVP for Soto could sway voters, especially as his $765 million Mets deal might seem justified if he converts consistency into supremacy, Getty reports.
- At 27, Soto is entering his prime and must rely more on batting average and sustained stats to sway MVP voters, given his 2021 runner-up pedigree and Mets leadership role.
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Mets’ $765 Million Star Issues Clear Challenge to Shohei Ohtani
The New York Mets didn’t simply offer Juan Soto $765 million to hit home runs. They invested in what was bound to happen.And that’s precisely how Soto is positioning his pursuit of the National League MVP. Not as a mere aspiration, but as a yearly expectation.“I’m going to be there every year, too,” Soto said MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, sending a clear message to Shohei Ohtani, who has turned the award into his personal property.Much of the discus…
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