Author: James Villani

Three Strong Hitting Performances Within The Mets System In 2024

One of the focuses for the New York Mets since owner Steve Cohen took over and after president of baseball operations David Stearns came on was to build the minor league system. The Mets have done so, now owning a farm system that is ranked around the top 10 by many. Of course, there are several intriguing bats that headline such system, including the likes of Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, and...

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2024 Mets Report Card: Reed Garrett, RP

Reed Garrett Player Data: Age: 31 (01/2/1993), B/T: R/R Traditional Stats: 53 GS, 8-5, 57 1/3 IP, 3.77 ERA, 1.395 WHIP, 83 SO, 30 BB Advanced Stats: 105 ERA+, 33.6% SO%, 12.2% BB%, 3.13 xERA, 3.31 FIP, 3.16 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR 2024 Salary: $740,000 Grade: B 2024 Review Where would the New York Mets’ bullpen of been in 2024 if it wasn’t for the emergence of right-handed reliever...

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Free Agent Profile: Nick Pivetta, SP

Nick Pivetta Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (02/14/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 27 G (26 GS), 145 2/3 IP, 6-12, 4.14 ERA, 1.126 WHIP, 172 SO, 36 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 28.9% SO%, 6.1% BB%, 3.59 xERA, 4.07 FIP, 3.50 xFIP, 2.0 fWAR, 1.8 bWAR Rundown After leaving Philadelphia after parts of four seasons of dire struggle (5.50 career ERA with the Phillies), Nick Pivetta revitalized his...

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Williams Tallies Two Hits; Gilbert Continues Hot Stretch In AFL Action

On Saturday, the Scottsdale Scorpions took on the Surprise Saguaros in Arizona Fall League action. In that game, the New York Mets had two of the eight prospects they sent to the AFL play. Those being Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert. Jett Williams tallied two hits in Saturday’s game. He went 2-for-4, with two singles, while also striking out twice. Williams now owns a .238 batting average...

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Mets Remarkable Journey Ends; Eliminated By Dodgers In Six Games

The New York Mets were hoping for some of the magic that they have found so many times during their incredible postseason run in Game 6 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Facing elimination once again, the Mets needed a victory to force a decisive Game 7 in hopes of capturing a National League pennant. Unfortunately, after getting behind big early, the magic couldn’t be rekindled fully, and...

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