Jorge Soler Mar 13, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Jorge Soler (12) hits a ground rule double in the first inning against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

If the second inning of Friday night’s game against the New York Mets serves as a preview for the rest of his season, Jorge Soler is in for a fun 2023.

It started in the second inning, with Soler and the Miami Marlins on defense.

New York’s Pete Alonso sent a deep drive to right-center field. It seemed as though the ball would fall between Soler and Jazz Chisholm, resulting in at least a double for Alonso. But at the last second, Soler reached out and made a leaping catch.

After the Mets went down in order in the top half of the second, Soler led off the bottom half of the frame. He did not take long to get going.

Soler took the first pitch that he saw to the same part of the ballpark where he made the great catch. Only, while Alonso’s ball fell just short of the Jersey Mike’s sign, Soler’s cleared it for a home run.

The baseball world was impressed by Soler’s highlight reel plays.

After winning the World Series MVP with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, Soler struggled in his first year with the Marlins in 2022. He hit .207/.295/.400 with 13 home runs.

More innings like the second inning on Friday will do a lot to put that down year in the rearview mirror.

[Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun]

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