Are Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto the best 1-2 punch in baseball right now? That’s the question MLB analysts are answering, and they say yes. In a video posted by MLB Network on Instagram, the MLB analysts take a look at the best duos in baseball, starting with Lindor and Soto. Juan Soto recently joined the Mets after signing a record-breaking contract worth $765 million.

The Soto deal surpassed Shohei Ohtani’s deal last year for the largest sports contract ever. Now with Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto on the same team, analysts are predicting it to be one of the best duos. When the offseason started, there were reports that suggested Lindor was involved in getting Soto to Queens. Lindor had apparently “taken a role in recruiting Soto,” as reported by ESPN. 

MLB analysts choose Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor as the best duo 

MLB analysts have been wowed by what these players can do. They even went on to say that if Shohei Ohtani didn’t exist, Soto would have bagged the NL MVP award. That might be true; Juan Soto has put up tremendous numbers. One of the analysts on the video said, “These two guys back-to-back, I mean that’s gonna be some middle part of that batting order.” Saying that they also compared some of the other combos in baseball to ultimately decide who is the best among them. From the Astros, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez were considered a deadly combo.

The host even said, “There’s a short list of guys if I come out of retirement I would want no part of that guy” about Alvarez. The hosts next choose Trea Turner and Bryce Harper from the Phillies and Aaron Judge with Cody Bellinger from the Yanks. #dangerlurking is a hashtag that was assigned to the next combo Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They are said to be the sleeping giant duo in the American League. Last but not least, the analysts picked Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts.

“This is the best in the game right now,” one of them said. But do you know what the difference is between all these combos and the duo of Soto and Lindor? No, it’s not the size of the paycheck but the fact that they haven’t played a single game together. The Dominican player has just been signed this offseason, so there’s no way to know if they really are the 1-2 punch in baseball. Fans everywhere have picked on this point and are commenting the same on Instagram. 

Fans react to the best baseball duo post on Instagram 

In the Instagram post from MLB Network, analysts are making bold claims about Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto being potentially the best 1-2 punch in baseball, which is provoking a range of reactions from fans and commentators. One of the comments read “Laughable”, reflecting a sense of disbelief or amusement about the fact that Lindor and Soto could already be considered the best duo in baseball. The key issue here is that the two players haven’t yet played a game together, so the suggestion feels premature to some. It’s seen as laughable because there is no actual on-field evidence to support the claim at this moment.

Another fan is pointing out that Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are widely considered among the best players in baseball. For the analysts to overlook them in favor of a pair that hasn’t even played together feels absurd. “Did Mookie Betts and Ohtani just retire or something?” the user wrote. The comment expresses that the idea of Lindor and Soto as the best duo feels like something that’s being taken too lightly. Again, the fans argue that the prediction is far too early and not backed up by real performance on the field.

Users are not upset because of the duo’s entry but also because the analysts left out some powerful combos. “Not number 1 but no mention of Seager and Semien?” one commenter highlighted, bringing up another popular and productive duo in the MLB—Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers. Both players have been crucial to the Rangers’ success, particularly in the 2023 postseason. Fans are surprised that the analysts didn’t mention Seager and Semien as potential top duos. 

Another remark came from a Mets fan, who wrote, “Mets fan but I don’t agree.” Despite being in line to support the idea of Lindor and Soto as a formidable duo, the Mets supporter still did not agree with the hype. This comment reflected the widespread skepticism even among the team’s loyals; they acknowledge the individual talent of both players but feel that it’s too early to crown them as the best duo in the game. 

“Let’s slow your roll, MLB Network!” one user claimed. That was the response to the claim that Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor could be the best duo in baseball. Sure, Soto’s bat and Lindor’s glove are elite, but best duo? Some were quick to push the brakes, pointing out that it takes more than two great players to be crowned the best. But hey, it’s fun to dream, right? There’s still plenty of time for them to prove it, but MLB Network’s excitement isn’t exactly new either. These two could be something special if they can stay healthy and deliver consistently.

Now, the main concern among fans is that while Lindor and Soto have immense individual talent, their pairing hasn’t been tested in actual MLB games. So, declaring them the best 1-2 punch in baseball is too early. Fans also pointed to other established duos like Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, or Seager and Semien, whose on-field success has already proven their excellence.