Cuban Jorge Soler excited about Marlins for 2022 MLB season

Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, MVP of the last World Series, is enthusiastic about the Miami Marlins after his debut as the "frontman" in the lineup and his offensive response against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Hired for his offensive power, Soler did not disappoint the team. He striking two hits in the first inning as the first at-bat. This is the Marlins' major acquisition for the upcoming season at the cost of $36 million for three years. Soler scored two runs and batted 4-3 on the day.

"The first day was very good," Soler told ESPN. That spot in the lineup is a talisman for the Cuban outfielder, as he hit four home runs in 11 games last season. He became the only player in history to hit a home run in the first inning of a World Series, last season with the Braves.

OFICIAL: Ha llegado el sabor cubano a Miami. 🇨🇺#MLBCuba #ColadaPower pic.twitter.com/8hy6MS3xHG

— MLB Cuba (@mlbcuba) March 22, 2022

The Cuban's power is unquestionable, and that is why the Marlins added him to the team. During eight seasons in MLB, he has batted .246, with 121 home runs and 343 RBIs. In 2019 he led the American League with 48 home runs, with the Royals.

However, he was traded to Atlanta that year, where he hit 14 of his 27 home runs for the year. The rest was history and he won the MVP of the Major League Baseball Fall Classic. But Atlanta released him and Miami sought him out.

Nos vemos en el Marlins’s Park 🔜 pic.twitter.com/C6Zf4gaCwN

— Jorge Soler (@solerpower12) March 26, 2022

The 30-year-old Cuban has spent little time in preseason camp after signing his contract, which is why the "Fishes" mentor Don Mattingly was somewhat concerned about Soler's enthusiasm, especially on the bases, so that he does not put himself at risk of injury before the play ball.

"It's his first game and he was probably a little excited. He wasn't going to start off relaxed, was he? So that's what made me a little nervous," the Miami manager said of his new acquisition.