Mark Vientos’ power is too inconsistent for the Mets
BOSTON – Mark Vientos Struggles to Drive the Ball Mark Vientos hasn’t had much trouble making contact lately, but driving the ball? That’s been a bit tricky. The Mets’ third baseman/DH had a solid showing, hitting .296 with 16 hits in May, but just two of those were extra-base hits. He faced the Cubs on […]
Mark Vientos’ damaged glove almost costs the Mets dearly
At first glance, it seemed like just another routine grounder. Carlos Mendoza’s choice to stick with Kodai Senga appeared to be a wise move at the moment. Jared Triolo had seemingly grounded the ball towards the right, which would have made Mark Vientos the third out in the sixth inning. But, frustratingly, the ball slipped […]
Mark Vientos finally ends home run drought in hopeful Mets sign
Mark Vientos did not write words. He was not lost in his belief that he was nearby. He still felt the same about his swing – good feelings – hit just .145 in his first 17 games, but his home runs remained zero… …Until his first at-bat on Thursday night. Vientos thought his drought would […]
The uncomfortable reality Mark Vientos is chasing again after Mets breakout
Port St. Lucy – A star was born last October. Mark Vientos' revelational regular season was a great warm-up for what could have come in October when he got on the angst and adrenaline to solidify his name with Mets lore in a month. We recall that Vientos did a lot of damage when he […]
Mark Vientos, Howie Rose ecstatic over Pete Alonso-Mets reunion
The polar bears are receiving a warm reception in Queens. The first baseman Pete Alonso has re-signed the Mets on a two-year, $54 million contract, Post's John Heyman reported Wednesday night. And the news was excited by many people associated with Amazin's, and even Mets-Adjacent. Pete the polar bear is back in Queens! 🐻❄ 🐻❄️🍎@Jonheyman […]
Mets’ Mark Vientos, Brett Baty ready to potentially play first base
If the Mets do decide to let Pete Alonso go, Mark Vientos and Brett Batty could also be affected. Both young Mets believe they can rise to the challenge. Both natural third basemen were asked by the Mets earlier this month to mix in defensive duties at first base, the Post's Joel Sherman first reported […]
Mets have faith in Mark Vientos filling potential Pete Alonso void
Mark Vientos isn't thrilled with his limited playing time at first base, but there is some confidence within the organization that he can play the position if needed. The Mets have made the decision in recent days to hold off on reuniting with Pete Alonso, according to the Post's Joel Sherman, but the hard-hitting first […]
The dramatic rise of Mark Vientos, from a scout who got it wrong
The scouts got this wrong – and at least one of them isn't afraid to admit it. Mark Vientos never achieved star status within the Mets' system due to numerous questions about his defensive ability, bat speed, and mental makeup. But after being recalled to the major leagues in May and getting a chance to […]
Mark Vientos’ Mets rise is only a surprise to everyone else
Mark Vientos came almost out of nowhere to become a standout in the Mets' miraculous season and a star in a postseason that saw low expectations but a spectacular comeback. This is a fantastic end-September-October period run by the club to reflect his young career. Vientos rose from a fringe figure in the Mets' scheme […]
Mark Vientos took it personal and took the NLCS back to New York tied
As the old baseball saying goes, “Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher.” In a world where momentum exists and has a real, tangible impact on the series of baseball games, los angeles dodgers probably would have continued bop new york mets After opening this season's NLCS with a resounding 9-0 victory, Game 2 turned […]