Jose Iglesias wasn’t just another player on the New York Mets‘ 2024 roster—he was the heartbeat of a team that surged all the way to the League Championship Series. His song, OMG, became the unofficial anthem of the season, blasting through Citi Field like a rallying cry. But beyond the vibes and clubhouse energy, Iglesias backed it up on the field with a stellar 137 wRC+ and 2.5 fWAR, proving he wasn’t just a feel-good story—he was a real difference-maker.
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