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Eric Chavez Calls Juan Soto Hitting Technique Gold Standard

2/25/2025

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Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez lauded Juan Soto's exceptional hitting technique, calling it the gold standard. He highlighted Soto's unwavering focus on tracking the ball and swinging at perfect pitches. Remarkably, even with a staggering $765 million contract, Soto sticks to his 10-15 minute pre-workout routine, a skill honed since his days at the Nationals' Dominican academy.

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Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez lauded Juan Soto's exceptional hitting technique, calling it the gold standard. He highlighted Soto's unwavering focus on tracking the ball and swinging at perfect pitches. Remarkably, even with a staggering $765 million contract, Soto sticks to his 10-15 minute pre-workout routine, a skill honed since his days at the Nationals' Dominican academy.