The secret behind the Mets’ success in stolen-base category
When the Mets send runners for stolen bases, it’s because first-base coach Wayne Kirby thinks the runners have an “almost 99 percent” chance of being safe. In fact, Kirby is underestimating the odds, at least when it comes to success rates over his last 44 games. Thursday, the Mets extended a team record of 35 […]
Gary Cohen crushes Mets’ Brandon Nimmo for stolen-base attempt
Brandon Nimmo Gibbs, Brandon Nimmo Takeaway. The Mets were on the verge of being overwhelmed by the Tigers in Detroit Thursday afternoon, but Nemo breathed life into them with a one-out single in the ninth inning. However, Nemo inexplicably put up Sterling Marte to try to steal second base, and was thrown out by catcher […]
