Tag: left field

Spirit of ’73: Cleon Jones

We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. We continue with a hero of 1969 who while he didn’t have the same year-long success as four years before was instrumental when it counted most.  It’s impossible to think about the Miracle Mets season and not...

2023 NL East Position Rankings: Left Field Edition

The left field position for each of the five NL East teams remains mostly unchanged from 2022, with only one or two teams making a minor change. The overall group is underwhelming, especially when considering the amount of star players that play in the division. Continuing MMO’s series of position rankings in the NL East, here are the rankings of left fielders in the division. 5. Eddie...

Mets Worst Free-Agent Signing No. 6: Yoenis Céspedes

This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets history with free agency. Our last two were James McCann at No. 8 and Luis Castillo at No. 7. Next up is a slugger who was dynamic when healthy but too often wasn’t on the field.  As the Mets won the National League East and then the National League pennant in 2015, considering the state of the team prior to the trade deadline, where would...

MMO Free Agent Profile: David Peralta, OF

David Peralta Position: OF Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 35 (8/14/1987) 2022 Traditional Stats: 134 G, 490 PA, .251/.316/.415/.731, 12 HR, 30 2B, 59 RBI, 110 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 109 OPS+, 104 wRC+, 0.7 bWAR, 1.7 fWAR, 8.4 BB%, 23.3 K%, .307 BABIP, .313 xwOBA, -5 DRS, 5 OAA Rundown David Peralta has been one of the most under-appreciated players in Major League Baseball for nearly a decade. In his...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Jurickson Profar, OF

Jurickson Profar Position: OF Bats/Throws: S/R Age: 29 (2/20/1993) 2022 Traditional Stats: 152 G, 658 PA, .243/.331/.391/.723, 15 HR, 36 2B, 58 RBI, 140 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 111 OPS+, 110 wRC+, 3.1 bWAR, 2.5 fWAR, 11.1 BB%, 15.7 K%, .272 BABIP, .315 xwOBA, 2 DRS, -5 OAA Rundown Jurickson Profar had arguably the best season of his career in 2022. In his third season in San Diego, he was able to...

Dominic Smith Can Soon Put to Rest His Miserable 2021 Season

For several players across the major leagues, the 2021 season should serve as one to forget, and with just three weeks remaining until the regular season draws to a close, no one will likely be happier to turn the page to 2022 than slugger Dominic Smith. After being limited to a part-time role through his first three seasons with the New York Mets, Smith took full advantage of the universal...

Dominic Smith Making Progress With Defense in Left Field This Season

After being considered one of the worst defending teams across the major leagues last season, the New York Mets were determined to put those woes behind them and were looking to take a positive step forward this season, particularly in the outfield. Looking to make a big splash in free agency last offseason, the front office targeted outfielder George Springer and were hopeful he could help fill...

Dominic Smith Has Room to Improve in Left Field

Coming off a disappointing 2020 campaign, the New York Mets must improve in several different areas to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, which will include dramatically improving their overall defense. While acquiring shortstop Francisco Lindor is certainly a step in the right direction, as the two-time Gold Glove award winner should serve as a significant upgrade on the...

Mets Power Display Supports deGrom in 18-1 Win Over Jays

The Mets needed a big win, and they got one Friday night. On the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Mets pounded out 19 hits as they shuffled out of Buffalo with style. Facing the Toronto Blue Jays (24-20) in their temporary home of Buffalo, New York, the Mets (21-24) racked up 18 runs on the back of a 10-run fourth inning that saw 14 batters step up to the plate. Wilson Ramos had a...

Jeff McNeil Is Back

Just six days ago, it wasn’t a tremendous reach to say that Jeff McNeil was having a disappointing year. After going 0-for-4 in a 5-3 loss to the Phillies on September 4, his batting line sat at .282/.344/.364; not terrible, but certainly not what Mets fans had hoped for coming into the season. Over the last five games, McNeil has untied that narrative in a hurry, going on a 9-for-17...

Jeff McNeil Starting to Heat Up

Jeff McNeil was off to a mediocre start (.720 OPS) before he hit a wall, literally. On August 13, McNeil made a fantastic catch in left field that saved multiple runs as he slammed into the wall. McNeil would leave the game and miss the next two games with a sore knee. The super utility man returned to the lineup on August 16, though he was clearly not 100%. McNeil would go 3-for-20 with zero...

Dominic Smith Continues To Thrive At The Plate

Dominic Smith went from the hot prospect when he first came up in 2017 to having to switch positions. Fast forward to 2020 and Dom has been thriving at the plate for the New York Mets. He went 3-for-5 to raise his batting average to a stout .333. Smith has been nothing short of spectacular. He’s racked up seven multi-hit games in the month of August while hitting at a .338 clip for the month....

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