Jun 8, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The 2021 season was a complete 180-degree spin compared to this year’s campaign for both Jeff McNeil and Chris Bassitt. Last year, McNeil posted an 87 OPS+, by far a career worst. Meanwhile, Chris Bassitt earned his first career All-Star selection in 2021, although he did so as a member of the Oakland Athletics.

Now, both players are thriving in Queens, and this past week, they take home the Metsmerized Player of the Week honors for their gritty performances in another winning week for the Metropolitans.

Hitter of the Week

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After ending the previous week with a three-hit game in the series finale in Anaheim, McNeil continued his hot streak at the plate. This week, he recorded a base hit in all six games, including a multi-hit game during Wednesday’s blowout loss to Milwaukee. On the week, the likely 2022 All-Star slashed .380/.522/.667 with a home run, five runs batted in, and four walks. Despite his two best performances of the week coming in the only two Met losses of the week, McNeil continues to hit no matter the circumstances. With an OPS+ of 142 that is almost identical to his 2019 mark (143), McNeil is well on his way to earning a bid to mid-summer classic festivities in Los Angeles next month. His .326 batting average ranks seventh in all of baseball.

Pitcher of the Week

Jun 19, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) tag out Miami Marlins left fielder Luke Williams (46) in the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt threw exactly 109 pitches in both his starts this week, one spectacular start and one sufficient start that was unfortunately spoiled in his last inning of work. But nonetheless, his 1.88 ERA across these two starts was enough to hand him the week’s top pitcher.

On Tuesday, Bassitt tossed the best start of his brief Mets career, throwing eight shutout frames while allowing just three hits, a walk, and striking out seven batters. It was the first time he had allowed zero runs in a start since April 26, and arguably his best start overall since his first appearance as a Met on April 9.

On Father’s Day, Bassitt was in line for another spectacular start. Through six innings, he held the Marlins scoreless on three hits and one walk, striking out a season-high nine batters as well. Unfortunately, Bassitt remained in the game just a bit too long that things began to unravel quickly. After allowing two singles and a walk to begin the inning (with one out mixed in between), Bassitt was relieved by Seth Lugo, who was tasked with a difficult bases loaded jam created by Bassitt’s effectiveness. Lugo immediately gave up a grand slam, giving Miami a commanding 4-1 lead and putting a damper on Bassitt’s pitching line for the afternoon too. He was tagged for three runs, which is a tough look for a guy who pitched incredibly for the first 18 outs of the game.

Honorable Mention: Taijuan Walker, who pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit, one-run baseball against the Marlins, striking out nine of Miami’s batters in the Mets win.