You’ve probably all seen the eye-popping numbers and highlights of big home runs that Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez produced in 2021, but I recently had the chance to look over some of his Statcast data from 2021, and it’s equally exciting. Álvarez only played in 15 games with the Low-A St. Lucie Mets before he was promoted. Luckily for us, some of the teams in the Southeast...
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As 2021 comes to a close, let’s count down the top defensive plays the Mets during the season. 5. James McCann Plays First Base This was literally the first ground ball James McCann had ever fielded at first base in his 12-year professional career. pic.twitter.com/O3Xbxz130a — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 24, 2021 It was a weird Mets season, and McCann playing some first base...
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Kenley Jansen Position: RP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 34 (9/30/1987) Traditional Stats: 69 G, 69 IP, 4-4, 2.22 ERA, 1.043 WHIP, 38 SV, 86 K, 36 BB Advanced Stats: 185 ERA+, 1.8 fWAR, 2.3 bWAR, 30.9 K%, 12.9 BB%, 2.83 xERA, 3.08 FIP, 4.04 xFIP Rundown Kenley Jansen has been one of the best closers–if not the best closer–in baseball over the last decade. First arriving with the Dodgers in...
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As we get ready to put another year in the books and look ahead to 2022, it’s important to look back at what happened over the last 12 months. And, sure, 2021 included quite a bit of frustration for the New York Mets — specifically between July and October — but that doesn’t mean the entire year was bad, right? Right. Here are 10 moments from the past year that are...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Julie Seager (Kyle Seager’s wife) announced via Twitter on Wednesday that Kyle Seager has retired from Major League Baseball. https://twitter.com/JulieSeager15/status/1476260589756366854 Seager had career highs in home runs (35) and RBIs (101) last season, making his retirement surprising. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News MLB Trade Rumors...
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Eddie Rosario Position: LF Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 30 (9/28/1991) Traditional Stats: 111 games, .259/.305/.435, 14 HR, 62 RBI, 19 2B, 11 SB Advanced Stats: 98 wRC+, 0.9 fWAR, .316 wOBA Defensive Stats: -0.2 UZR, -1 OAA Rundown Eddie Rosario is looking for a payday after an incredible postseason run. The October hero was non-tendered by the Twins heading into 2021, signed by Cleveland, then traded...
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