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5d ago

Mets Target Defensive Improvement Despite Strong Start to 2025 Season

President David Stearns emphasizes fielding upgrades to complement elite pitching and offense as the team leads MLB in wins and ERA.

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Mets' David Stearns has identified where his team can improve this season.

Overview

  • The New York Mets are tied for the most wins in Major League Baseball and boast the only sub-3.00 ERA a quarter of the way into the 2025 season.
  • Despite their success, public defensive metrics rank the Mets among the league's worst, with -8 Outs Above Average (OAA) according to Statcast.
  • President David Stearns has identified defense as a key area for improvement, leveraging internal analytics, coaching input, and the eye test to address gaps.
  • Mets catchers lead the league in caught stealing percentage (42.4%), showcasing significant progress in controlling the running game compared to prior seasons.
  • Stearns expects defensive performance to improve over the next four and a half months, citing the potential of current personnel and ongoing coaching adjustments.