Cubano joins compatriot Liván Hernández (1997 Marlins) as the second player from the Island to receive the MVP award.
The batter Cuban Jorge Soler culminated this Tuesday a historic day in his professional career of Big leagues after being a discarded player last summer to become the Braves hero from Atlanta and Most valuable Player (MVP) of the World Series, who won 4-2 at the Houston Astros best of seven.
After hitting three home runs and driving in six runs during the World Series of six games they played, including this Tuesday at Minute Maid Park in Houston, which they won by shutout 7-0, Soler joined his compatriot Liván Hernández (1997 Marlins) as the second Cuban player to receive the MVP award.
The hit of gold Tuesday night was the three-run homer that hit the Venezuelan starter, the rookie Luis Garcia, in the top of the third inning for the 3-0 run, which would be decisive, in addition to tying two Fall Classic marks.
Now, the Cuban slugger from Atlanta shares the all-time lead among Latin Americans for home runs in a World Series, three. The others who have shot three homers in an Autumn Classic are the Cuban Randy Arozarena (2020, Rays), the Dominican Juan Jose Soto (2019, Nationals), the Venezuelan Pablo Sandoval (2012, Gigantes), the Quisqueyano Albert Pujols (2011, Cardinals) and the Cuban Atanasio “Tany” Pérez (1975, Reds).
In addition, Soler also shares the record for the most home runs in a postseason series in the Braves franchise. They gave three he, the Puerto Rican Eddie Rosario (SCLN, 2021), Ryan Klesko (SM, 1995), Marquis Grissom (SDLN, 1995), Lonnie Smith (SM, 1991) y Hank Aaron (SCLN, 1969, SM, 1957).
Each of Soler’s three homers in this World Series has given him the lead in the game over Atlanta.
The only other hitters in Fall Classic history who have hit three home runs to give their teams the advantage are Babe Ruth (1926, Yankees), Lou Gehrig (1928, Yankees), Gene Tenace (1972, Athletics), Curtis Granderson (2015, Mets) y George Springer (2017, Astros).
Three months before hitting the home run against Garcia, Soler was a .192 hitter on a team that ranked fourth in its division in the American League, the Kansas City Royals.
Also, just two weeks ago, he was removed from the team at test positive for COVID-19 when he was better playing and starting in the Braves’ ninth.
He is now a star of the World Series, finishing the Astros for the first title of the World Series. World Series of the Braves since 1995.
Soler saved the best for last. Going 0-0 in the third inning Tuesday night, Atlanta posted two with two outs off Garcia. Soler worked the account to the maximum until receiving the launch that put the ball out of the park.
Soler’s three home runs in the World Series allowed him to tie the team record they shared. Hank Aaron in 1957, Lonnie Smith in 1991 and Ryan Klesko in 1995.
After defecting from Cuba in 2011, Soler agreed to a nine-year, 30 million contract with the Puppies. He was just 2 of 5 with a walk in the 2016 Series, which was won by the Chicago National League team, but was traded to Kansas City in September for the reliever Wade Davis.
Soler led the American League hitters with 48 home runs in 2019, and also 178 strikeouts. With Atlanta seeking replacements for its exhausted outfield, the Royals out of contention traded the 29-year-old on July 30 for minor league right. Kaley Kalich.
Soler revived with the Braves, hitting .269 with 14 homers and 33 RBIs. He did not drive a NL playoff run, and missed five games due to a positive COVID-19 test.
a secondary player During the Cubs’ landslide victory over Cleveland five years ago, Soler deservedly won the World Series MVP award on Tuesday for his exceptional contribution.
The numbers tell only part of the story: He hit .300 with three home runs and six RBIs.
But each home run was a moment in time, a back-and-forth trio that will be repeated over and over again when he presents Soler for the rest of his life.
Soler started the 117th World Series with something that hadn’t happened in the first 678 games of the baseball championship: a first-hitter home run. After receiving two pitches from Dominican starter Framber Valdez, he lit his bat and the Braves began to dominate the series.
Then after shortstop Dansby Swanson hitting a home run to tie in the seventh inning on Saturday at Atlanta, Soler pinch-hitting against the Dominican Cristian Javier and got enough slider.
The ball went over the outfielder’s glove Cuban Yordan Álvarez, who was attacking when he slammed into Truist Park’s six-foot left-field fence and landed in the Houston team’s bullpen for a 3-2 that held firm, giving the Braves a 3-1 lead.
The Astros reacted in the fifth and returned to the Minute Maid hoping to save the series and force the Seventh, but Soler had no such plans but those of being MVP and Fall Classic champion, the second he gets as a professional. (D)
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