As an avid reader– and now a graduate student studying sports industry management– I have done my fair share of reading and critiquing some good and some not-so-good books on baseball. While we all enjoy a quick-hitting game recap or a fast analysis of players, there’s something magical about flipping through the pages of a long-form, thought-provoking book about baseball. Whether you want to...
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In the NL East, the center field position, at least at the highest level, is a story of haves and have-nots, with FanGraphs projecting three teams (Braves, Nationals, and Mets) comprising the upper half of the National League and the latter two clubs (Marlins and Phillies) bringing up the rear and second-to-rear spots. Assessing minor-league depth doesn’t shake up the arrangement much,...
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What are we doing to fill this baseball void that is now in our lives? Well, we’re trying lots of different things to try and help. It’s not the same, I know, but we need to try and get our baseball fix somehow. And what better way to do that than by watching baseball movies? What is your favorite baseball movie? The MMO team is sharing theirs (and some other recommendations!) below....
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Joe Christopher already held a proud distinction before playing an inning for the New York Mets. In 1959, Christopher became the first player from the U.S. Virgin Islands to ascend to the majors, debuting first for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was used in all three outfield positions, mostly as a utility player for the Bucs. The 5’10” Christopher batted right and threw right and was...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Pitcher Steven Matz discussed the importance of staying indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to fans on twitter. Mets’ minor leaguer Jake Mangum announced that he has an audio and video podcast in the works that is coming soon. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote a piece about top Mets’ prospect Ronny Mauricio; who received his high school...
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Mets drafted Las Vegas native Paul Sewald in 2012 from the University of San Diego. Paul’s childhood friend Kris Bryant was a teammate at San Diego for two years. Sewald was a starter his senior year at San Diego, but the the Mets put him in the bullpen immediately and he dominated the minor leagues. First, he posted a 1.88 ERA and struck out 35 batters in 28 2/3 innings for the short...
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