The kids at the 2025 MLB Little League Classic wanted to see it. That much was obvious when they finally did see it in the bottom half of the fourth inning on Sunday night in Williamsport, Penn.
Juan Soto delivered in his third time up when he took a 1-0 offering from Mariners starter George Kirby low and dropped the Soto Shuffle.
The reaction was immediate: delight.
The Mets' outfielder worked a walk a few pitches later.
Earlier in the game, Soto was having a bit of fun at second base as he was teasing Seattle centerfielder Julio Rodriguez, showing the big leaguers were keen on having just as much fun in Williamsport as the Little Leaguers.
Soto went hitless in two at-bats but walked three times on the night, bringing his league-leading tally to 96 on the year, in the Mets' 7-3 win over the Mariners. He also added a steal in the eighth inning, giving him 20 for his first campaign in Queens.
The little leaguers in attendance got very excited for the Soto Shuffle
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Little Leaguers were chanting for a Soto Shuffle and Juan Soto delivered to their delight pic.twitter.com/9BlKKUWyHx
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