The 2024 New York Mets can’t afford a take more than give type of scenario unfolding when it comes to their superstars. Few have very high expectations put upon them coming into what appears to be a potentially rocky and rough season. One of the biggest home run hitters in the game in Pete Alonso still hasn’t gotten his very well deserved extension. One name has had great success in 2022 but sharply declined in 2023. Let’s look closer.
Second Baseman Jeff McNeil won the 2022 National League batting title, a huge accomplishment, in a season where he hit 9 home runs, 62 RBIs and batting .326 with a .382 OBP.
What’s going to suprise you is how he followed that up. 2023 went way below subpar for the hot hitting McNeil, who hit 10 home runs, 55 RBIs and batted .270 with a .333 OBP.
The team realistically isn’t going anywhere playoffs wise, however, they could very well turn an unwatchable season into a hopeful, on the edge good try season for the situations they are faced with. The team does not expect to see playoff contention until 2026, roughly, so every big move is crucial to the team’s development.
In retrospect, the team had many good nail biting seasons in which they exceeded expectations, 2021, more notably, 2022, wild card game, but didn’t make the playoffs. It’s to be said for how the team looked good on paper but didn’t deliver, yet managed to try to finish the job.
Simply said, McNeil must come through with the bat this upcoming season. It’s now or never for everyone on the team to step up and contribute. All is not lost although all appears bleak, but the season may able to be salvaged even though the realistic projections for now might scream 3rd or 4th place until more is known.
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