Many of the Mets’ best players are participating in the World Baseball Classic, but in some ways, that’s placed even more importance on what’s going on at their camp.
When the Mets saw their starting infield and their new catcher depart for the World Baseball Classic, manager Buck Showalter’s main focus was on getting them all back in one piece.
The 23-year-old third baseman made waves in early Grapefruit League games, coming out of the gate by going 6-for-11. Leaning on Alonso, who sits in a nearby locker in the home clubhouse at Clover Park,from the All-Star first baseman before he left. Since then, Baty has gone 5-for-15 after an 0-for-3 in Tuesday’s game.
Scouts have noted that Baty does better on plays where he doesn’t have to think much, but Baty has been working closely with infield coach Joey Cora and there remains room for growth.Corey Sipkin for the NY Post “He’s still raw, so it’s hard to see how that happens, but that power will play,’’ an American League scout said.Corey Sipkin for the NY Post
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