Author: Kai Chang

2024 Mets Report Card: Harrison Bader, CF

Harrison Bader, CF Player Data: Age: 30 (06/03/1995), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 437 PA, .236/.284/.373/.657, 95 H, 12 HR, 51 RBI Advanced Stats: 85 wRC+, 21.7 K%, 4.8 BB%, .276 BABIP, .296 xwOBA, 1.3 fWAR 2024 Salary: $10.5 million Grade: C+ 2024 Review The Mets signed glove-first outfielder Harrison Bader to a one-year, $10.5 million deal last offseason, aiming for a bounce-back season from the...

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2024 Mets Report Card: Adam Ottavino, RP

Adam Ottavino, RP Player Data: Age: 38 (11/22/1985), B/T: S/R Primary Stats: 60 G (0 GS), 56.0 IP, 4.34 ERA, 1.286 WHIP, 2-2, 70 SO, 23 BB Advanced Stats: 91 ERA+, 28.6 SO%, 9.4 BB%, 3.13 xERA, 3.67 FIP, 0.5 fWAR, 0.0 bWAR 2024 Salary: $4.5 million Grade: C-   2024 Review Adam Ottavino’s role in this Mets team’s bullpen was noticeably different than his assignments on the 2023...

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2024 Mets Report Card: David Peterson, SP

David Peterson, LHSP   Player Data: Age: 29 (09/03/1995), B/T: L/L Primary Stats: 21 G (21 GS), 121.0 IP, 2.90 ERA, 1.289 WHIP, 10-3, 101 SO, 50 BB Advanced Stats: 136 ERA+, 19.8 SO%, 9.0 BB%, 4.58 xERA, 3.67 FIP, 4.10 xFIP, 1.9 fWAR, 2.9 bWAR 2024 Salary: $2.15 million Grade: A  2024 Review David Peterson’s breakout 2024 season came as a surprise to many. After a disappointing first half of the...

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Morning Briefing: Yankees Keep Season Alive With 11-4 Victory

Good morning, Mets fans! Fueled by a power display from Anthony Volpe and Gleyber Torres, the Yankees kept their season alive with an 11-4 victory against the Dodgers. Los Angeles had started UConn alumnus Ben Casparius as an opener for their bullpen game, and Dave Roberts stayed true to his word, not using a single high-leverage reliever. With the lopsided scoreline, it seems impossible that...

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Morning Briefing: Baseball World Mourns Passing of Fernando Valenzuela

Good morning, Mets fans. Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Mexican pitcher who dominated the 1980s, has passed away, the Dodgers announced Tuesday night. He was 63. Valenzuela’s career took off in 1981 when he won both the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award. Armed with a devastating screwball and unique personality, he inspired “Fernandomania.” Throughout...

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