Juan Soto at-bats are often must-see television, not only because of his natural skill as a hitter and impressive command for the strike zone, but also for the level of flair with which he competes.

Soto homered off of Houston Astros pitcher Colton Gordon during the bottom of the first inning, giving him the first home run of his time with the Mets. “Get used to it,” the team account shared on social media after Soto homered.

Juan Soto receives the 2024 Juan Marichal Award for the best Dominican player in MLB and catches the ceremonial first pitch from Marichal himself

After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old infielder Brett Baty. Soto has worn No. 22 during the entirety of his MLB career with the Yankees, Padres, and Nationals. But that number was already taken by Baty, who has played for the Mets since 2022.