Since becoming a New York Met, Juan Soto has received criticism from many. Yankees fans have criticized the slugger by comparing Ben Rice’s numbers with Soto’s. Likewise, he’s received hate from many. However, one person who has constantly called out Soto for his slow start is WFAN host Sal Licata.
The Mets became the first team in the league to win 20 games. Soto might not have smashed many home runs, but he’s contributed vastly to their success. Licata is still not pleased with Soto’s start, saying that he’s still waiting for Juan Soto to perform.
.@sal_licata says Juan Soto's slow start is what's holding him back from fully embracing the Mets hot start to the season: pic.twitter.com/Ngd1q3Ht4U
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) April 29, 2025
Mets fans lashed out at the host for his criticism. Fans took to social media to share their reactions.
“Then you’re not a Mets fan if you can’t enjoy having the best record in the league. Sal is obsessed with Soto because he is insecure to Yankee fans. Grow up,” one fan wrote.
Then you’re not a Mets fan if you can’t enjoy having the best record in the league. Sal is obsessed with Soto because he is insecure to Yankee fans. Grow up
— Santo (@sn_5713) April 29, 2025
“This is so wildly embarrassing. Quite the contrary, it should make you MORE excited that the team is the best in baseball without Soto performing at his best or their best starting pitcher. But that’s what talk show hosts have to do…make things up,” another fan wrote.
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This is so wildly embarrassing. Quite the contrary, it should make you MORE excited that the team is the best in baseball without Soto performing at his best or their best starting pitcher. But that’s what talk show hosts have to do…make things up.
— Robbie Bangers (@RobertSportsBet) April 29, 2025
“Clown show, clown hosts. Do better,” one fan chimed in.
Clown show, clown hosts. Do better.
— Andrew Livingston (@AndrewLiv) April 29, 2025
“That’s warped logic, nothing but bait for engagement,” responded one fan.
That’s warped logic, nothing but bait for engagement
— Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) April 29, 2025
“He’s batting .324 in his last 10 games. You cant even look up stats? Pathetic,” one fan wrote.
He’s batting .324 in his last 10 games. You cant even look up stats? Pathetic.
— Mets2025Bitch (@jamezguard58794) April 29, 2025
“Sounds like a sal problem,” another fan chipped in.
sounds like a sal problem
— John Nucero (@j_nucero) April 29, 2025
Guy is such a moron.
— BleedingMe (@SalmanBassboy) April 29, 2025
This why WFAN ratings are down. Clowns like this.
— media hawk (@watchingev11791) April 30, 2025
Sal Licata Says The Most Important Stat For Juan Soto Is The Soto Shuffle
While Sal is not entirely correct with his words, it’s true that Soto has not done his shuffle with the Mets. He’s probably taking a while to adjust to the team.
“The most important stat metric, whatever, for Juan Soto forget the average of the homers or the OBP. It’s the Soto shuffle, when you see that, you know that Soto is right. We haven’t seen nearly enough of that in his first 29 games,” Licata said via SNY.TV.
It’s too early to judge Soto. The slugger is still getting on base, and it’s just one month into the season. Soto has plenty of time to prove his worth. Previously, Licata lashed out at Soto for his poor start to the season.
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