Juan Soto

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Juan Soto born?October 25, 1998
2. Where was Juan Soto born?Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
3. What is the MLB debut?May 20, 2018
4. What is the key skill?Exceptional plate discipline and powerful hitting
5. What is Juan Soto known for in baseball?He is famous for his amazing hits, great plate discipline, and a cool dance move called the Soto Shuffle.
6. Where did Juan Soto start his professional baseball career?He was signed by the Washington Nationals as an international free agent in 2015 and began playing in the minor leagues before debuting in MLB in 2018.

Plate Discipline: A batter's strategic ability to differentiate between hittable pitches and balls outside the strike zone.
International Free Agent: An athlete from outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico eligible to sign with Major League Baseball teams.
Babe Ruth Award: An award presented to the most valuable player in Major League Baseball's postseason.
MVP Voting: The process by which baseball writers rank players for the Most Valuable Player award in each league.