Brett Baty, Mets and Opening Day

Brett Baty off to another strong spring start as he fights to secure role with Mets
However, Baty, now 25, did a lot of good things at the plate last spring and the spring before that when he posted an .885 OPS in 50 plate appearances. He came into spring training in 2024 ready to hit the ball in the air more often, and yet it still ended up on the ground often after the start of the regular season.
Another Mets injury gives Brett Baty almost a guarantee to make the Opening Day roster
Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.
Mets' Brett Baty continues to play himself onto Opening Day roster
After another strong day in spring training, Brett Baty is continuing to show he belongs on the Mets' Opening Day roster.
Mets' Brett Baty in prime position to win Opening Day roster spot again
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When Brett Baty stood at shortstop and fielded a bunch of ground balls, throwing some to first and flipping others to second, taking turns with Francisco Lindor during team defensive drills, the most remarkable part was how unremarkable it was. He looked totally normal.
Mets are grooming spring star to fill utility role
The Mets have some options. They like Acuña’s potential and Donovan Walton’s ability to move around the infield, but the most intriguing possibility might be Brett Baty. Baty has always been seen as a bat-first prospect,
Brett Baty’s latest hot spring training start is different this time around
Brett Baty hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, crushing a sweeper to right field in the third inning.
Mets Notebook: Pitchers working on controlling running game, Brett Baty’s hot spring continuees
Brett Baty hit his second home run of spring training Thursday, a two-run homer off right-hander Miguel Ullola. It was a line ...
Juan Soto surprised Brett Baty with a brand new car for swapping Mets jersey numbers
After the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history, he made another deal with 25-year-old ...
Predicting Mets' opening day roster a week into spring training games
New York Mets' Juan Soto, left, is congratulated by teammate Francisco Alvarez (4) after hitting a solo home run during the ...
Mets' Carlos Mendoza reveals 1-word expectation of Brett Baty
The New York Mets' spring training is now well underway, with the team securing a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in their ...
Brett Baty goes deep, Luisangel Acuña impresses as Mets drop clash with Astros
- In his first at-bat, Luisangel Acuña worked the count to 2-2 before stroking a single to left field. He then wreaked havoc ...
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4 NY Mets players who could replace Starling Marte if he’s not ready for Opening Day
Could it be? Are the New York Mets about to have an even more clogged IL? Starling Marte is expected to be ready for the ...
Juan Soto adds another homer to impressive Mets spring training start
The $765 million superstar crushed his second home run this spring during the Mets’ Grapefruit League game against the ...