“I just wanna make that box mine” - Yankees star Juan Soto talks about the roots of his famous ‘shuffle’
Juan Soto is known for many things and his fame continues to grow in the MLB. Soto is known for smashing home runs and his incredible batting ability. Apart from those, the Yankees star is also known for his iconic 'shuffle.'
While not many pitchers are fans of the 'Soto Shuffle,' it seems to have grown on them whether they like it or not. Soto is known to intimidate pitchers with his shuffle, but not many were aware of the reason behind it.
In an interview with MLB Network, Soto opened up about the 'Soto Shuffle' and stated where it came from. The 25-year-old said that it originated from the minor leagues and continued to become a part of him.
"Everything started when I was in the minor leagues. Just to get myself comfortable, to feel that the box is mine, and that's how I started doing it," Juan Soto said.
Soto further said he wanted to get his feet right and feel comfortable in the box. The 'shuffle' soon became the slugger's signature move.
"Clean it up a little bit here and there, get everything settled, get my feet right, and whenever I started doing it, the boys were like, 'Hey, why are you doing that?' I just want to feel comfortable, I wanna make that box mine," Soto said.
Juan Soto leads the Yankees in RBIs
The Yankees outfielder took to a great start this season and his strong performance cannot go unnoticed. Soto is the leader in RBIs for his team with 44. Trailing the slugger is captain Aaron Judge.
Juan Soto and Judge have contributed 31 home runs for the Bronx Bombers. Soto has 14 home runs in a Yankee uniform and holds a batting clip of .310. He has a 408 OBP and a .979 OPS.
Soto has 36 walks and drove in 39 runs for his team. The Yankees have won several crucial games after Soto's arrival. His hot hitting streak continues and keeps getting better in every game. The Yankees have until the end of this season to make the best of their talented player before he hits free agency.