“He’s hitting velo, he’s hitting fastballs, he’s pulling balls, he’s staying back on breaking balls,” Mendoza highlighted all the reasons why Baty’s breakout is legitimate. “Even his takes are different. It looks like he’s ready to hit, and then just shoving it down.

With their recent resurgence on offense this season, Mark Vientos and Brett Baty received some high praise from another New York Mets third baseman. Former Mets third baseman and team captain David Wright was at Citi Field on Tuesday and met with reporters before New York's second game of a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

It was his second consecutive night with a home run and came after Carlos Mendoza said he won’t force Baty into the lineup, even as he tries to get the infielder playing time following his recent call-up from Triple-A Syracuse due to Jesse Winker’s stint on the injured list.

Brett Baty hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets held off the punchless Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

Brett Baty conectó un jonrón que rompió el empate en la séptima entrada y los Mets de Nueva York resistieron apenas ante los ineficaces Piratas de

Brett Baty is day to day as far as playing time is concerned. But Mets manager Carlos Mendoza appears to be warming up to the infielder. Before Saturday’s game against the Cubs, Mendoza talked about Baty’s athleticism.

Brett Baty makes a great diving stop to his left and throws to first to take a hit away from Henry Davis in the 5th

The bidding has officially gone wild. What started as a quiet auction for New York Mets third base duties has turned into a full-blown frenzy, with Brett Baty a