114.5, 113.4, 113.1, 107.1. Those could be temperature readings in Death Valley during a scorching July afternoon, stock prices fluctuating day to day, or maybe even your Internet speed cutting in and out. Those are Pete Alonso’s exit velocities from his four at-bats on Wednesday afternoon. Coming off a down year in 2024, Alonso signed a short-term “prove it” deal for 2025, with his...
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As we get closer to Opening Day, the Mets offense seems poised to deliver the run support this team needs to compete for a division title. The pitching, however, is a different story. With injuries impacting both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, the two biggest free agent pitcher signings the team made this offseason, the starting rotation now sits within the hands of the depth David Stearns has...
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On Wednesday, the Mets took on the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, FL, and unfortunately, they journeyed back to Port St. Lucie with a loss. However, this is spring training – who really cares about wins and losses? What people do care about is individual player performance. Who stood out? On Wednesday, there were a few players who shined. Let’s dive into two of them. Pete Alonso After a long,...
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TEOSCAR HERNÀNDEZ, OF Position: OF B/T: R/R Age: 32 (08/15/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 652 PA, .272/.339/.501/.840, 160 H, 33 HR, 99 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 134 wRC+, 28.8 SO%, 8.1 BB%, .344 BABIP, .348 xwOBA, 3.5 fWAR, -11 OAA RUNDOWN Teoscar Hernández wrapped up another strong campaign as a member of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, solidifying his reputation as...
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SEAN MANAEA, SP Position: SP Age: 32 2024 Traditional Stats: 32 G, 181.2 IP, 3.47 ERA, 1.084 WHIP, 12-6 W/L, 184 K, 63 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 114 ERA+, 24.9 K%, 8.5 BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.83 FIP, 2.8 fWAR, 3.0 bWAR RUNDOWN Sean Manaea was a steady, reliable presence in the New York Mets starting rotation, bouncing back in 2024 with one of the strongest seasons of his career. Known for his...
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