The recent discussion about Juan Soto's lack of hustle on a couple of plays and some disappointment in his offensive performance has led to panic among New York Mets fans, something that many players in high-pressure environments are familiar with.

Mike Piazza, beloved Met now, knows what it is like to be in the New York storm. To be the new star imported to the Mets and have every eye, every dream fixed upon you. To have every failed at-bat a referendum, every slumped shoulder read for meaning. When your soundtrack at home — not on the road — is “boo.”

Mike Piazza is familiar with the growing pains that come with the high-pressure environment that surrounds the New York Mets. He believes the criticism Mets outfielder Juan Soto faces over his enthusiasm,