Dwight 'Doc' Gooden expressed his confidence in Juan Soto's long-term future with the Mets, despite Soto's disappointing start following his $765 million contract. Gooden acknowledged the elevated expectations placed on Soto due to his past performance, urging patience as Soto adapts to his new team. He highlighted that the scrutiny on Soto extends beyond batting averages, pointing also to questions about his hustle. Gooden's desire to support Soto underscores the pressures athletes face, especially after signing a record contract.
"He set the bar so high his first six years, when expectation is going to be there, and then you throw in the contract he just signed, everybody's expecting everything," Gooden told TMZ.
"He just needs somebody in his ear to let him know it's gonna be OK," Gooden added, emphasizing the pressure on Soto following his massive contract.
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