Brett Baty off to another strong spring start

Baty off to sizzling start in spring as he battles for roster spot
Entering Friday’s play, Brett Baty was, statistically, one of the Grapefruit League’s hottest players. That was convenient for Baty, considering he’s also one of the only players in Mets camp truly on the roster bubble.
Brett Baty off to another strong spring start as he fights to secure role with Mets
However, Baty, now 25, did a lot of good things at the plate last spring and the spring before that when he posted an .885 OPS in 50 plate appearances. He came into spring training in 2024 ready to hit the ball in the air more often, and yet it still ended up on the ground often after the start of the regular season.
Brett Baty’s latest hot spring training start is different this time around
Brett Baty hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, crushing a sweeper to right field in the third inning.
Another Mets injury gives Brett Baty almost a guarantee to make the Opening Day roster
Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.
Mets' Brett Baty continues to play himself onto Opening Day roster
After another strong day in spring training, Brett Baty is continuing to show he belongs on the Mets' Opening Day roster.
Mets' Brett Baty in prime position to win Opening Day roster spot again
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When Brett Baty stood at shortstop and fielded a bunch of ground balls, throwing some to first and flipping others to second, taking turns with Francisco Lindor during team defensive drills, the most remarkable part was how unremarkable it was. He looked totally normal.
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New York Mets' Juan Soto, left, is congratulated by teammate Francisco Alvarez (4) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) AP It’s been a week since the Mets played their Grapefruit League opener.
Tylor Megill solid, Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña tested at new positions in Mets' loss to Cardinals
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Mets' Carlos Mendoza reveals 1-word expectation of Brett Baty
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Mets Notebook: Pitchers working on controlling running game, Brett Baty’s hot spring continuees
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Brett Baty and Ryan Clifford go yard, Clay Holmes terrific as Mets blank Astros
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