“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.

Prior to Thursday’s series final with the Pittsburgh Pirates (weather permitting), Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns held his usual once-a-homestand news conference.

Brett Baty is enjoying his success but always felt capable. The latest proof was his go-ahead home run in the Mets' win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

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.

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 hits a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the 7th inning to give the Mets a 2-1 lead

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