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Mets third base prospect enjoys explosive start to his spring training campaign

The New York Mets still have faith in Brett Baty. Despite his struggles at the big-league level, they see a future difference-maker in the young third baseman. After all, they selected him in the first round of the 2019 Draft, nurtured his development, and watched him put up a career .889 OPS in the minors. At just 25 years old, there’s still plenty of room for growth.

A Rough Transition to the Majors

Of course, thriving in the minors and succeeding in the majors are two entirely different ballgames. Baty has learned that the hard way.