With Soto's shoulders like this, a throw like this? If you rank 44th in the OPS, you need to defend to be the first Bodhisattva of the season with 1.931 trillion won

Apr 24, 2025

With Soto's shoulders like this, a throw like this? If you rank 44th in the OPS, you need to defend to be the first Bodhisattva of the season with 1.931 trillion won
New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto throws home a hit by Max Kepler with two outs and runners on first and second in the top of the eighth inning when the score was 2-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on the 24th (Korea time). Photo = MLB.TV Capture



With Soto's shoulders like this, a throw like this? If you rank 44th in the OPS, you need to defend to be the first Bodhisattva of the season with 1.931 trillion won
In the top of the eighth inning of the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets catcher Hayden Senzer tags out second baseman Nick Castejanos, who penetrates home on Max Kepler's right-handed hit. AFP Yonhap News
The New York Mets decided to give $765 million (about 1.931 trillion won) to Juan Soto, the FA's biggest fish, for 15 years last winter because they believe in his batting skills that are praised as 'Ted Williams of the 21st century'. Will this include defense. I don't think so. It is evaluated that Soto's defense in the outfield is below the league average.

Soto's throwing speed averaged 84.7 miles last year when he was with the New York Yankees, ranking 158th out of 187 outfielders. The throwing value this season is -1, which is measured at the bottom 13%.

However, he made a decisive contribution to the team's victory with an amazing Bodhisattva.




Soto, who started as the second right fielder in a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on the 24th (Korea time), made a home throw in the top of the eighth inning to prevent his opponent from scoring.

In the top of the eighth inning, when the score was 2-2, Philadelphia advanced to second base when leadoff hitter Nick Castejanos walked to base and Alec Bohm grounded out to third base after one out. Pinch-hitter Bryce Statt walks again, with two outs and runners on first and second bases.

Then Max Kepler entered the batter's box. He pulled on Mets right-hander Jose Bhutto's 87.4-mile slider, which dropped to the low course in the middle of the sixth pitch, for a single to fly to the right on a line drive. It was a two-out situation, so the runners all started and Philadelphia's score is expected.




With Soto's shoulders like this, a throw like this? If you rank 44th in the OPS, you need to defend to be the first Bodhisattva of the season with 1.931 trillion won
During Philadelphia's attack in the top of the eighth inning, second baseman Nick Castejanos is tagged out by Mets catcher Hayden Senzer while digging home. AFP Yonhap News
However, right fielder Soto caught the ball and quickly threw it home. Catcher Hayden Senzer, who caught the one-bound ball inside the first-base foul line, threw himself and tagged out Castejanos, the second-base runner who came in sliding. The moment Soto's accurate throw stood out. It was recorded as Soto's first bodhisattva this season.

The Mets eventually came from behind to win 4-3, thanks to Starling Marte's walk-off hit at first and second bases with two outs, after tying the game with Pete Alonso's double to right-center in the bottom of the 10th inning, trailing 2-3 after a close game.

The Mets, who have won seven consecutive games, led the overall winning rate of the Major League with 18 wins and 7 losses.




With Soto's shoulders like this, a throw like this? If you rank 44th in the OPS, you need to defend to be the first Bodhisattva of the season with 1.931 trillion won
New York Mets Juan Soto is turning around with a regretful look after striking out in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on the 24th (Korea time). ImagesYonhap News
Soto did not show a good performance at bat on the same day as well. After hitting a right-handed hit after one out in the bottom of the first inning, he retired with a fly to the third base in the third inning, struck out in the seventh inning following a walk in the fifth inning, and was grounded out to the second base in the 10th inning, respectively. A mediocre performance of one hit and one walk in four at-bats.

With a batting average of 0.233 (21 hits in 90 at-bats), three home runs, 12 RBIs, 17 points, 19 walks, 16 strikeouts, an on-base percentage of 0.364, a slugging percentage of 0.389 and an OPS of 0.753, Soto is 44th out of 87 players who have filled the regular at-bats in the NLOPS division.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.