understands. The New York Yankees slugger understands that, without the support of fans and his attendance at games, baseball and the stars would not exist. The Bronx Bombers right fielder talked about this in the middle With the bases full in this interview.
“It’s important because at the end of the day, without them we are nothing,” said Soto, referring to the support he has received from Yankees fans since his arrival to baseball’s winningest team this season. “I believe that the community and the fans are always number one. They have always been coming here to the stadium to watch the games and enjoy everything we do out there and so we must give them something back” added Soto.
Last week, the Yankees celebrated the so-called “Week of Hope,” where they recognize and help individuals or entities. In this case, the common denominator was the use of social media to do good for others.
Soto, along with the rest of the team, was part of these days of recognition and at the end of the HOPE WEEK day, this was his response about the event:
“I think they did a tremendous job. I feel happy to be part of this and give, as the week is called, a little hope to the children who are out there so that they can enjoy many things that we are willing to give them and have the opportunity to be someone in the future”.
From the very first game at Yankee Stadium, the fans have received Juan Soto with ovations and so far, the one born in the beautiful Dominican Republic has not made them look bad. In 77 games with the striped jersey, Soto averaged .305, with 18 home runs, 56 RBIs, 85 hits and 63 walks with an OBP of .431, the leader in the last two departments in Major League baseball.
“I think it has been something very nice and pleasant,” he said, referring to the reception from the Yankee fans. “From day one they have been there giving me the love and support that I need and I feel good about that, because they have made me feel at home”
