Most successful athletes have an army of supporters behind them. The biggest supporters tend to be their family. Juan Soto is one such player. He has had the love and support of his family in every journey that he has embarked upon. The Dominican outfielder is one of the most sought-after players in MLB due to his record-breaking performances. But behind the scenes Soto credits his family, especially his mother, for his success.

The “Childish Bambino” has told an interesting story of how his mother played a crucial role in his World Series win in 2019 with the Washington Nationals. The player gives credit to his mother, Belkis Pacheco’s talent that gives him the energy to perform well on the field.

Juan Soto credits his mother’s food for his success

It’s a known fact that athletes need good nutrition in order to excel in the field. Usually, it’s the team’s nutritionist who is responsible for this job. Soto, however, also credits Belkis for providing him with good food when he needed it the most. Soto loves his mother’s food. In an interview, he revealed that although he loved everything she cooked, there was one dish that was his favorite. He revealed as much to Marty Caswell –

“It’s got to be the pastelon de platano maduro and the pork ribs…that’s the best things she makes for me.”

The Dominican even credits this dish for his World Series win. As the story goes, before the winner-take-all Wildcard game against the Milwaukee Brewers, his family visited him in Washington. There, amidst the discussions and well-wishes, Belkis cooked him his favorite pastelon de platano maduro.

Afterward, Soto played an iconic role in the Nats’ win over the Brews by helping them come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the game in 4-3. This set the stage for their journey towards lifting the world championship.

Now, with Soto living far away from his home in San Diego, he has said many times that he misses his mother’s food. Still, the player continues to excel on the field, having had a great 2023 season. Many teams have lined up to get Soto as he inches closer to his free agency next year. But before that, he might get traded this offseason.

Soto has many suitors this offseason

With the San Diego Padres struggling to lower their payroll, Soto’s trade seems inevitable. Consequently, the player is linked with many teams. The left-handed hitter is an addition that would improve the squads of almost all the major franchises of MLB.

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The biggest links, however, come from New York. The Yankee Nation wants to see the “Soto Shuffle” in Yankee Stadium. That’s why the New York Yankees are doing major work to get the player to come to their fold. He is in the eyes of the New York Mets as well, who are looking to improve their standings after a terrible last season.

The Chicago Cubs is another team that wants to get Soto. With such a demand in the market, Soto has a tough decision to make. Who will he choose as his next destination? The answer will come soon enough.

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