MLB fans on Twitter were quick to troll Juan Soto after the San Diego Padres star voiced his complaint about the new pitch clock rules. Fans viewed it as an excuse for his poor performances this season.Many players are against the new rules but have had to adapt to them and focus on getting the most out of what they consider a bad situation. Juan Soto is widely considered one of the best batters in Major League Baseball. He had a historic rookie season in 2018 after becoming the youngest player to make his debut in the MLB, at only 19 years and 207 days. He has since gone on to win the Babe Ruth Award (2019) and was named the NL Batting Champion (2020).Soto has also been named an All-Star twice and bagged the Silver Slugger award twice while also winning the World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019.San Diego Padres v Atlanta BravesIn August 2022, Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres along with Josh Bell in exchange for six players. He had a decent showing with the Padres in 2022, slashing a .240 batting average, six home runs, 16 RBIs, and 36 walks in 51 games. He went on to sign a one-year, $23 million contract with the Padres in January 2023, avoiding arbitration.However, Soto's performances have dipped since signing and the left fielder has struggled this season. In the 2023 season so far, Soto has compiled a .164 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBIs in 61 at-bats. While not directly blaming the pitch clock for his struggles, he lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances.“There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore,” he said.Fans, however, refused to accept this as a reason and slammed him for his poor displays."I dunno. He was bad last year too. It continue," wrote one fan. "Juan has had nothing but excuses for 2 years," added another.Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”23220Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”VeeDeeHam@Vqle280z@Alden_Gonzalez I dunno. He was bad last year too. It continue@Alden_Gonzalez I dunno. He was bad last year too. It continueEric@HHMaverick@Alden_Gonzalez Juan has had nothing but excuses for 2 years.3@Alden_Gonzalez Juan has had nothing but excuses for 2 years.The D.C. Universe@dcuniverseWeird how so many other players—including ones who are older and in theory, have habits at the plate that are harder to break—have figured it out.The Padres visit D.C. in a month. Maybe Stone Garrett (.563) can give Soto (.167) a few hitting pointers. twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”220Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”Weird how so many other players—including ones who are older and in theory, have habits at the plate that are harder to break—have figured it out.The Padres visit D.C. in a month. Maybe Stone Garrett (.563) can give Soto (.167) a few hitting pointers. twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Kyle Turn er@KTisclutchCry more twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”23220Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”Cry more twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…PA Braves fan@julytabicatWhine a little more. No one else seems to have a problem. And he was fairly crappy last year without the pitch clock. It might be you Soto. twitter.com/Alden_Gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”23220Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”Whine a little more. No one else seems to have a problem. And he was fairly crappy last year without the pitch clock. It might be you Soto. twitter.com/Alden_Gonzalez…IrishCocksPirates@Chuck_039perhaps try getting good twitter.com/Alden_Gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”120Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”perhaps try getting good twitter.com/Alden_Gonzalez…Brad@BradBravesTakes“Oh no. I can’t do my pee-pee dance anymore. What will I ever do??” twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”23220Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”“Oh no. I can’t do my pee-pee dance anymore. What will I ever do??” twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…JD 🇦🇲@cookedblockedBaseball is a simple game, you get in the batters box and attempt to hit the ball. You don’t need a whole song and dance at the plate everytime twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Alden González@Alden_GonzalezJuan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”120Juan Soto is still having a hard time adjusting to the pitch clock. He specifically lamented there not being enough time coming out of the on-deck circle to get himself ready and begin plate appearances. “There’s no time at all. You can’t even play mind games anymore.”Baseball is a simple game, you get in the batters box and attempt to hit the ball. You don’t need a whole song and dance at the plate everytime twitter.com/alden_gonzalez…Ryan Gearin@CineParadiso90@Alden_Gonzalez How about adjusting? Lol he’s spending so much time whining14@Alden_Gonzalez How about adjusting? Lol 😂 he’s spending so much time whiningJuan Soto got his career with the San Diego Padres off to a good start after being traded in the middle of the 2022 MLB season. However, after signing an extension in January 2023, things have not been going according to plan for the Dominican.He will need to find a way to adapt to the new rules and make the necessary changes to his game in order to succeed.