Its Time When Mets’ Need To Let Mark Vientos Play Over Veteran Daniel Vogelbach
The Mets would like Daniel Vogelbach to produce better stats, but he isn’t.
Its Time When Mets’ Need To Let Mark Vientos Play Over Veteran Daniel Vogelbach
However, those forcefully struck balls weren’t leading to hits, and lately, Vogelbach has been caught with the bat on his shoulder.
His OPS had fallen to.705 as a result of a 2-for-17 skid when he entered the game. His.333 slugging percentage was pitiful.
For a third straight game, manager Buck Showalter kept Vogelbach at the DH position. Prior to the game, Vogelbach had two home runs in 99 at-bats.
[Keith Hernandez on SNY]
Daniel Vogelbach gotta be happy with his four at-bats. He got robbed twice. Hit the ball hard… #Mets pic.twitter.com/Z1AvoNIZab— Decker (@SheaUpperDeck) May 27, 2023
After being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates last year, Daniel Vogelbach was reasonably productive. This season’s narrative has been unique. Vogelbach’s sole offensive strength has been drawing walks; he has hit for absolutely little power.
"Vogelbach is a pretty good option too"
Buck Showalter on why Mark Vientos is not in the lineup today for the Mets: pic.twitter.com/sIK7JvMN07
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
The majority of Mets supporters are ready for a change because it is frustrating to watch.
https://twitter.com/genymets/status/1662498925020839939?s=20
Mark Vientos ought to be the agent of that transformation. Vientos has excelled in Triple-A Syracuse for the past two seasons.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1661526386840940544
The Mets have been begged by fans to play the young players.
Mark Vientos. Francisco Álvarez. Pete Alonso.
3 epic home runs, all here for you in one place. pic.twitter.com/7UQWGqFv5C
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2023
But for the opening game of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday, Daniel Vogelbach was back in the lineup as designated hitter, and Mark Vientos was sitting on the bench.
[Gary Cohen on SNY]
Daniel Vogelbach said he's not feeling good at the plate. Settling for singles, and walks, until he feels better at producing power… #MetsThat sounds like a man that has extraordinary job security. pic.twitter.com/5F44id49jg
— Decker (@SheaUpperDeck) May 27, 2023
According to Showalter, Mark Vientos will probably play the following three games, starting on Saturday.
I asked Buck Showalter why Daniel Vogelbach is playing over Mark Vientos. He said, "well, ya know, Vogey has played against the Rockies before. He's got a proven track record. Mark hasn't played against them before." pic.twitter.com/ynp0J6W1NM
— Mark Gooden (@TooGooden17) May 26, 2023
Prior to pinch-hitting for Brett Baty in the ninth inning on Friday, the youngster started the game on the bench for the third straight game with Vogelbach serving as the designated hitter.
Vientos will either DH or play a corner infield position, Showalter did not specify.
me waiting for Mark Vientos to play every day #LGM pic.twitter.com/TikwIHOBbQ
— samantha ivy (@samanthaivyyyy) May 26, 2023
It’s time to give Vientos a long shot and see what the Mets can make of him. He may be a game-changing bat for a squad whose offense has been hit-or-miss.
Mets should just send Mark Vientos down at this point so he can at least play. This is ridiculous
Also, why is Francisco Álvarez still batting 9th? https://t.co/4Kbj5A7rPm
— Danny Abriano (@DannyAbriano) May 26, 2023
“It’s a juggle,” said manager Buck Showalter. “We’re trying to do what’s best for our team and at the same time, be fair to everybody. But I plan to play Mark the next, probably, three days. We’ll see how it goes tonight. He’s a good weapon off the bench.”
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