JOSH BELL, 1B Position: 1B, B/T: S/R Age: 32 (08/14/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 603 PA, .249/.319/.405/.725, 134 H, 19 HR, 71 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 101 wRC+, 19.9 SO%, 8.5 BB%, .286 BABIP, .315 xwOBA, -0.1 fWAR, -9 OAA RUNDOWN Josh Bell, a once highly-touted prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has become a journeyman, finishing the 2024 season on his sixth big-league team in eight years....
Christian Walker, 1B Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 33 (03/28/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 552 PA, .251/.335/.468/.803, 120 H, 26 HR, 84 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 119 WRC+, 24.1% SO%, 10.0% BB%, .287 BABIP, .354 xwOBA, 3.0 fWAR, 13 OAA Rundown The Mets may not see first base as their top priority, but with Pete Alonso testing the free agent market, they need a contingency plan. Whether Alonso...
This past offseason has been well, slow. Big names remain on the market, and with spring training right around the corner, it’s anybody’s guess who will sign where. However, it’s as good a time as ever to take stock of who the Mets have, rather than who they don’t. It’s hard to forget about Kodai Senga’s electric rookie season or what Francisco Álvarez might...
There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next up is one of the more consistent first basemen from the late 2000s to the mid-2010s who made Citi Field his last major-league home. He is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot. There are players we refer to as Mets legends legitimately. There are players we...
Jeimer Candelario Position: 3B Bats/Throws: S/R Age: 29 (11/24/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 140 G, 576 PA, .251/.336/.471/.807, 22 HR, 39 2B, 70 RBI, 127 H 2023 Advanced Stats: 119 OPS+, 117 wRC+, 3.1 bWAR, 3.3 fWAR, 22.1 SO%, 9.2 BB%, .292 BABIP, .319 xwOBA, -4 DRS, 0 OAA Rundown The 2023 season was arguably the best of Jeimer Candelario’s career. A standout bat in a depleted...
First base is a tough position to break through in the New York Mets organization when you consider who is at the Major League level (Pete Alonso), and at Triple-A (Mark Vientos). However, that should not dismiss the start to the season that JT Schwartz is having for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The fourth-round pick out of UCLA in 2021 has a slash line of .271/.352/.500 with two home...
Anthony Rizzo Position: First Baseman Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 33 (08/09/1989) 2022 Traditional Stats: 130 G, 548 plate appearances, .224/.338/.480/.817, 32 HR, 75 RBI, 104 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 131 OPS+, 132 wRC+, 2.3 rWAR, 2.4 fWAR, .216 BABiP, 10.6% BB%, 18.4% K%, .349 xwOBA, -3 DRS, -3 OAA Rundown After spending almost a decade in the Northside of Chicago, Anthony Rizzo came over to the Bronx...
In today’s game, most of the focus in Major League Baseball revolves around offense, and while first baseman Pete Alonso excels in that department, his defense also became a crucial aspect of his craft during the 2021 season. Since emerging into the majors in 2019, Alonso has been highly regarded because of his incredible offensive abilities, which saw him break the rookie home run record...
After being considered one of the worst defending teams across the major leagues last season, the New York Mets were determined to put those woes behind them and were looking to take a positive step forward this season, particularly in the outfield. Looking to make a big splash in free agency last offseason, the front office targeted outfielder George Springer and were hopeful he could help fill...
After receiving disappointing results from the catcher position last season, the New York Mets made it a priority to acquire one of the top backstops in free agency and they did exactly that by signing catcher James McCann to a four-year, $40.6 million contract over the offseason. By making this move, the Mets have finally filled a massive hole on their roster that’s needed to be addressed...
After falling short of making the playoffs once again last season, the New York Mets are determined to turn things around and finally participate in October baseball in 2021, but that means almost every single player could be made available this offseason. Considering the Mets haven’t qualified for the postseason since 2016, there’s a sense of urgency within the organization to end...
Throughout his professional baseball career, first baseman Sean Casey was always known for his big personality and benevolent charm. If an opposing batter reached first base against one of the five teams Casey played for, a rousing conversation was likely to ensue. Casey, 44, was a three-time All-Star who posted a career .302 batting average with 1,531 hits. Originally drafted by the Cleveland...
