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Juan Soto

Meet Juan Soto, a baseball superstar known for his amazing hits and a super-cool dance move!

Images

Juan Soto (All-Pro Reels Photography) (51135758947) (cropped)

Juan Soto (All-Pro Reels Photography) (51135758947) (cropped)

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Juan Soto and Caleb Joseph (50121463007)
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Juan Soto June 20, 2018 (50121491012)
Juan Soto Nationals vs. Phillies at Nationals Park, August 25, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (50270739698)
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Juan Soto Nationals vs. Phillies at Nationals Park, August 25, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (50270739698) (cropped)
Juan Soto on July 18, 2020 (1)
Juan Soto sets up with two men on and no outs in the bottom of the ninth from Nationals vs. Braves at Nationals Park, April 6th, 2021 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (51101670597) (cropped)
Juan Soto gives thanks from the Nationals and Marlins at Nationals Park, August 24, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (50265464548) (cropped)

Key Facts

Born
October 25, 1998.
Birthplace
Dominican Republic.
Known For
Hitting home runs and the 'Soto Shuffle'.
Biggest Achievement
Helped win the World Series and signed the largest sports contract ever.
Fun Fact
He has a special dance called the 'Soto Shuffle' before he hits.

Baseball's Big Star!

Imagine a superhero who plays baseball! That's kind of like Juan Soto. He's a super-talented baseball player who hits the ball really, really far.

He was born in a country called the Dominican Republic, which is an island in the ocean. Now, he plays for a famous team called the New York Mets. He's played for other teams too, like the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees.

He's won lots of awards for being so good at baseball!

The Amazing Soto Shuffle!

When Juan Soto gets ready to hit the baseball, he does a special little dance called the 'Soto Shuffle'. It's like his own secret way to get ready to swing! He also has amazing eyes that are super good at knowing if a pitch is too high or too low. This helps him decide when to swing and when to wait. It's like he has a superpower for knowing the perfect moment to hit the ball!

Winning Big Games!

Juan Soto helped his team, the Washington Nationals, win the World Series, which is like the biggest championship in baseball! It was the first time they ever won it. He also won an award for hitting the ball the best in the whole league. He's been chosen to play in the All-Star game, where the best players from different teams get to play together. He's a real baseball champion!

A Super Big Contract!

Juan Soto is so good at baseball that a team called the New York Mets gave him a HUGE contract. A contract is like a promise to play for a team and get paid money. His contract is for 15 years and is worth $765 million dollars! That's more money than most people see in their whole lives. It shows how much everyone believes he's one of the best baseball players ever!

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