The Mets appear willing to roll the dice on Brett Baty as their everyday third baseman in 2025, a decision that carries plenty of risk. With Mark Vientos training for a potential shift to first base—contingent on whether or not Pete Alonso returns—Baty is positioned to take over at the hot corner.
The 25-year-old former top prospect still has plenty of potential, but he hasn’t shown much at the major league level. Over 169 big league games, he’s slashed a disappointing .215/.282/.325 with 15 home runs, 55 RBIs, and a 72 wRC+. Last season, he played in just 50 MLB games, posting a .