Seth Lugo, RHP Player Data: Age: 28, B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 54 G, 101.1 IP, 2.66 ERA; 1.076 WHIP, o.8 HR/9, 2.5 BB/9, 9.1 SO/9, 103 K, 3 SV Advanced Stats: 2.1 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, 138 ERA+, 3.17 FIP/3.48 xFIP Free Agency: 2023 2019 Salary: Pre-Arb GRADE: A- 2018 Review Seth Lugo was the Mets’ everyman in 2018. The right-hander pitched primarily out of the bullpen, with 49 of his 54...
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This past season was a big step forward for the New York Mets’ minor league system, both on offense and pitching. One of the bright spots and part of the Mets minor league pitching rejuvenation was 2016 first rounder, RHP Justin Dunn. Justin had a breakthrough season to the magnitude of knocking on the door to the major leagues. He went 8-8 with a 3.59 ERA between High-A St. Lucie and...
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We’ve beaten the phrase “exit velocity” to death in sports media, and lord knows I’ve piled on my fair share. But it’s undeniable that hitting the ball hard produces results – the league leaders in exit velocity are consistently among the most productive players in baseball. In that sense, we should concern ourselves with a players’ exit velocity talent...
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In the latest podcast I discuss what I would like to see from new General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen this offseason. Hear me talk about the difference between building a team and “winning the offseason.” I wonder whether J.T. Realmuto is overrated and give you a preferred free agent signing behind the plate. I round out the program by taking a look at the 40-man roster and bullpen,...
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New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso has hit wherever he has played. More importantly, when pitchers have tried to adjust to his power-laden swing he has worked around these adjustments seamlessly. Yes, his defense needs to improve but that is like complaining about Pablo Picasso because he never used finger paints. Alonso deserves the shot to win the starting first base job in Port...
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