Juan Soto Launched Homer Off Scoreboard in Yankees Debut, and MLB Fans Were in Awe

The Yankees slugger's swing is looking pretty good.

New York Yankees star Juan Soto got his spring training off to a roaring start.

On Sunday, in front of hordes of fans at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Soto stepped up to the plate and slammed a three-run homer in the fourth inning.

Soto to the Scoreboard 🚀 pic.twitter.com/bzXOotxBik

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) February 25, 2024

According to Statcast, Soto’s home run traveled an estimated 428 feet before bouncing off the scoreboard, which would have made it a home run in every MLB ballpark.

Fans couldn’t believe their eyes. Yankees fans, in particular, were naturally ecstatic—and perhaps a little presumptuous.

We are so back https://t.co/W07acUJycC

— Nick Lombardi of SEScoops.com (@NickLombardiSES) February 25, 2024

Extend him rn

— Joey (@DJLeMVP) February 25, 2024

Already blasting them out 🥳🥳

— Tesla Model Ðoge (@TeslaModelDoge) February 25, 2024

Hal better be on the way to bank at 9am tmw

— Yankee Mandela (@YankeeMandela) February 25, 2024

Sign him to a lifetime contract, pal.

— Sonny Crockett (@SonnyCrockett92) February 25, 2024

THE REST OF BASEBALL IS TERRIFIED.

— Patrick Hennessy (@UnhingedPatrick) February 25, 2024

It’s over. Yankees World Series champs.

— Sudsy Monchik (@SudsyM) February 25, 2024

Juan Soto as a Yankee just feels... right

— Drew (@EnzDrew) February 25, 2024

The 25-year-old Soto, acquired by the Yankees in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres in December, has slashed .284/.421/.524 with a .946 OPS through six seasons.

Soto and the Yankees will start their regular season against the Houston Astros on March 28.