Heading into spring training, New York Mets infielder Brett Baty needed to get off to a fast start offensively if he wanted to be on the team’s Opening Day roster.
With his uncertain status to make the roster when the Mets open their 2025 season on March 27, Baty has certainly used that as motivation this spring after another great day at the plate.
On Thursday, Baty hit his second home run of the spring when he slugged a two-run homer in the Mets’ 5-0 win over the Houston Astros. In 11 at-bats so far this spring, the 25-year-old has a .545 batting average with two home runs, three RBI, and an impressive 1.727 OPS.
This hot start on offense for Baty has been a welcoming sign for the Mets after back-to-back disappointing seasons. Even after being named the starting third baseman last year, Baty lasted just 50 games, batting just .229/.306/.327 with four home runs and 16 RBI.
Baty was then optioned to the minor leagues on May 31, and ended up staying there for the rest of the season when Mark Vientos was named the new starter at third base. Vientos ended up having a breakout season on offense for New York and it is a foregone conclusion that he will continue being the starting third baseman at the hot corner for the Mets in 2025.