Crawford's son, Soto share adorable moment before Giants-Nats

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Brandon Crawford and Juan Soto are two of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball, and it’s clear the two share a close bond off the field as well.

Crawford's son Braxton shared a cool moment with Soto before Friday night’s Giants-Nationals game at Oracle Park, which is probably the most adorable thing you'll see today.

Crawford and his other son, Bryson, later joined Braxton for a photo opportunity with Soto as well.

One week ago, Crawford and Soto were seen chatting and laughing during the Giants-Nats game at Nationals Park. Crawford's wife, Jalynne, certainly knows Braxton would approve.

Soto, who is a bonafide superstar at only 23 years old, reportedly turned down a lucrative contract extension from the Nationals in the offseason. He’s projected to be a free agent after the 2024 season, leading to good-natured speculation that Crawford could be selling Soto on the idea of playing in San Francisco in the future.

Soto finished second in the NL MVP balloting in 2021, slashing .313/.465/.534 with 29 home runs, 95 RBI and a league-best 145 walks. Crawford finished fourth, putting together a .298/.373/.522 line with 24 home runs and a Gold Glove Award at shortstop.

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Both are off to a slower start in 2022, with Crawford hitting .227/.311/.333, while Soto is at .243/.418/.429 with a league-leading 20 walks.

However, the Giants lead the NL West with a 13-6 record, while Soto’s Nationals are only 6-15. While it’s highly unlikely any serious recruiting was going on, it’s always fun to speculate.

Especially when Crawford’s adorable kids are involved.

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