Sometimes, it’s just the team you’re on and the environment around you that affects how you play the game. That’s what’s happened with New York Mets second baseman Joe Panik.
In 103 games for the San Francisco Giants this year, Panik posted a slash line of .235/.310/.317 in 388 plate appearances. The Giants designated Panik for assignment earlier this month, with the Mets signing him shortly after. In nine games for New York, Panik has put up a slash line of .333/.379/.444 through 29 plate appearances.
It’s safe to say Panik has had a resurgence in the batter’s box since coming back home.