However, Baty, now 25, did a lot of good things at the plate last spring and the spring before that when he posted an .885 OPS in 50 plate appearances. He came into spring training in 2024 ready to hit the ball in the air more often, and yet it still ended up on the ground often after the start of the regular season.

Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.

After another strong day in spring training, Brett Baty is continuing to show he belongs on the Mets' Opening Day roster.

The Mets have some options. They like Acuña’s potential and Donovan Walton’s ability to move around the infield, but the most intriguing possibility might be Brett Baty. Baty has always been seen as a bat-first prospect,