Juan Soto hilariously lets Nationals catcher decide his fate after 3-0 count

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Juan Soto has built a reputation for controlling the strike zone, but this time, he handed that control to someone else entirely.

In a game where every pitch can dictate the outcome, especially on a 3-0 count, hitters are usually locked into their own approach. It is one of the few moments in baseball where the batter holds almost all the leverage.

But Soto is not a typical hitter, and his approach has always blended confidence with a sense of freedom that stands out even at the highest level.

And during the NY Mets’ latest matchup against the Washington Nationals, that mindset produced one of the most unusual and entertaining moments of the season.

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Juan Soto allows the catcher to decide his 3-0 approach

As shown via MLB on X, Soto turned to the Nationals catcher mid-at-bat.

“Should I swing or should I take? I’ll do whatever you say. Take?” Soto asked.

The catcher’s response led Soto to hold his swing, but the pitch was still called a strike, making the moment even more ironic.

It was a rare mix of humor and confidence in a situation where most players would never break focus.

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