The New York Mets once saw Francisco Alvarez as one of the premier young power hitters at the catcher position. In 2023, he lived up to that hype, blasting 25 home runs with a wRC+ of 97—just a tick below the league average of 100. For a rookie backstop, that kind of power was eye-catching, a preview of what many believed would be an explosive offensive career. But baseball has a way of humbling even the most talented players.
Francisco Alvarez had a sophomore slump in 2024
Alvarez’s follow-up season in 2024 didn’t feature the same fireworks.