For months, New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been dealing with a persistent and painful opponent—plantar fasciitis. This nagging foot issue limited his ability to sprint during last year’s playoffs and lingered well into the offseason, even making its presence felt at the Mets’ recent fan fest. But at long last, Nimmo is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
The good news? He’s feeling much better. And in true Nimmo fashion, he had a unique way of describing it.
Running at 91%
Mets insider Tim Healey captured the moment when Nimmo updated reporters at spring training camp on his progress: “Brandon Nimmo said his foot is feeling good and he’s running at 91%.