Was this really the same year when naysayers were questioning whether or not Juan Soto actually wanted to be a member of the New York Mets? Only months ago, every lack of smile, moment of a slump shoulder, or absence of a shuffle had more than just New York Yankees fans suggesting that maybe something was off.
Flash forward to the final weeks of the season and Juan Soto has caught fire. He has changed his look with flowing braids and showing an arrogance at the plate that Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen wishes we all had.