Juan Soto says he isn't seeing as many strikes without 'best hitter in baseball' behind him in Mets' lineup
- Juan Soto, now with the Mets, commented on differences in his hitting experience.
- Soto suggested that not having Aaron Judge hitting behind him has impacted his at-bats.
- Soto stated he is now seeing fewer pitches in the strike zone compared to last season.
- Soto said, "It's definitely different," and, "I had the best hitter in baseball hitting behind me."
- MLB insider Jon Heyman criticized Soto's comments, implying Soto should view himself as the 'best hitter'.
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The Generational Juan Soto Admits That He Is Being Pitched To Differently Now That He Doesn't Have "The Best Hitter In Baseball" Batting Behind Him In Aaron Judge
Jim McIsaac. Getty Images.The Score- Juan Soto is still adjusting to life as a New York Met. MLB's highest-paid player believes pitchers are attacking him differently now that he doesn't have former ...
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