Fan Shot by Doug Who is the real Steven Matz? Steven Matz is a 28-year-old left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets. Matz is a former 2nd round pick from Ward Melville High out on Long Island (I bet you never heard that before, right?). Matz was an ever so slightly below average pitcher in 2019 (as measured by ERA+, barrel %, exit-velocity against, K%, spin, xwOBA against). And...
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Fan Shot By Daniel Marti The New York Mets have amplified the starting rotation depth this winter with the major-league signings of Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha. Wacha presents quite the curious case to the Mets as his star has seemingly faded at age 28. Early projections have Wacha slated for a long-relief role in the Mets’ bullpen while also being the first in line to start games when...
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By Sivert Glarum The Mets have had seven names in team history that have appeared more than once in Flushing. Here are those seven players discussed side-by-side. The Bob Millers Part of the wonderful wackiness of the original 1962 team, both Bob Millers roomed with each other on the road, allegedly to make life easier for the hotel switchboard operators. Robert L. Miller had a record of 1-12,...
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Fan Shot by Sivert Glarum While no one has ever accused Flushing of being “the cradle of coaches” (or more precisely the “manger of managers”) several players who have donned the blue and orange have gone on to successful careers in the skipper ranks. Here’s a look at the top nine … But first… DISHONORABLE MENTIONS: Wally Backman & Carlos Beltran Both were fan favorites as players, but have...
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25. Daison Acosta, RHP B/T: R/R Age: 21 (08/24/1998) Height: 6’2” Weight: 160 Acquired: International Free Agent (07/2016) $70K ETA: 2022 Previous Rank: N/A 2019 Stats (Brooklyn, Columbia): 3.06 ERA 1.28 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9, 9.4 K/9, 3.72 FIP At No. 25 we have starting pitcher Daison Acosta. He began the year in Brooklyn and showed immediate success at the level, with an impressive 0.98 ERA...
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