The impact Paul Lo Duca had on the New York Mets in his two seasons with the club makes it feel like he was with the team for much longer. Arriving at the perfect time in 2006, he was a stalwart at and behind the plate for two competitive seasons in Flushing.
Lo Duca had huge cleats to fill. He replaced Hall of Famer Mike Piazza. The local guy more than lived up to those expectations. In 2006, he was named an All-Star for the fourth time in his career.
The Mets clearly made the right choice in signing him.