When you get paid $765 million, there are way too many eyes on you. So even if it’s something as irrelevant as a defensive error in spring training, it will be big news.<\/p>
Juan Soto’s historic contract didn’t just set a new financial benchmark, it reshaped the entire structure of baseball contracts moving forward. And yet, for all that money, Soto remains a two-tool player at best. His hitting is elite. But about his base running, speed, defense, and throwing? Let’s just say he’s got some work to do.<\/p>
Five years from now, Soto might be the greatest hitter in the sport<\/a>, but as it stands, there are still holes in his game. Case in point: last night against the Houston Astros. In the top of the fifth inning, Soto misplayed a deep ball to right field, gifting the Astros a run and Yankees fans a golden opportunity to let out some pent-up frustration.<\/p>