As the Mets wrap up the month of May and close in on the second-third of the season, here are where they rank on pitching and offense in the National League.
Offensive Ranks
Runs Scored (207) – 11th
Batting Average (.228) – 14th
On-Base Pct. (.297) – 13th
Slugging Pct. (.371) – 14th
Home Runs (51) – 9th
Stolen Bases (23) – 11th
Pitching Ranks
Earned Run Average (4.28) – 13th
WHIP (1.32) – 9th
Wins (22) – 13th
Saves (10) – 14th
Save Percentage (59%) – 12th
Strikeouts (383) – 12th
Batting Average Against (.260) – 12th
The Kitchen Sink…
- Here’s an interesting stat I discovered… The Mets have grounded into 23 double plays this season. That’s the best mark in the league by far. The Nationals are second with 31 GDPs and the D-Backs lead the league with 55.
- The Mets are last in the league with a .77 Groundball to Flyball Ratio.
- Mets outfielders have committed 8 errors this season, tops in the NL.
- The Mets are batting just .215 at home this season with a .647 OPS. After posting a .698 OPS in April, the Mets slipped to a .639 OPS for the month of May.
- With all the focus on Ike Davis there’s a seldom talked about black hole in center field. Mets center fielders are batting .193 this season with a .576 OPS.
- Mets batters are hitting .217 when leading off an inning. Mets leadoff hitters are batting just .198 this season with a .528 OPS. With No. 8 hitters batting .174 and the No. 9 spot batting .191 those are three dead spots in a row in the lineup.
- With the Mets trying to see more pitches during their at-bats the results aren’t very encouraging. They are batting .190 in three ball counts, .148 in two strike counts and .183 on full counts.
Maybe I can help…
