Gimme Your Picks of 26: Brett Baty

[Edgy MD]

I was the third-baseman-of-the-future, but I didn't really hit like it, so they made me the second-baseman-as-needed-of-the-present. And somehow, I hit a little better. And I did OK at second.

So now, for some reason, I'm the rightfielder-of-the-maybe. I wanna complain, but I look at Jeff McNeil in Sacramento and I realize things could be worse. I don't know how long I'll be here, and though I'm pretty athletic, I would just likely be holding the place for another guy.

And did I mention that they are making me play first also?

Obviously, this season can go any number of ways. I wouldn't be shocked to find myself in center at some point, to be honest. A little confused, but not shocked.

You know what might shock me? Your prediction of my season. Because my season is ... hard to predict.

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[TheNextMetsManager]

MVP.

[Cowtipper]

.254 BA, 18 HR, 50 RBI.

[Lefty Specialist]

Man, he could be anywhere depending on external factors. Could be the everyday RF, dominant DH, or just a utility guy.

I'll split the difference- 15/55/.250.

[Frayed Knot]

LEFT FIELD? RIGHT FIELD?

BASE THREE OR BASE ONE?

A BRET OF ALL TRADES

OR A MASTER OF NONE?

BURMA SHAVE

[Centerfield]

On 3/10/2026 at 7:51 PM, TheNextMetsManager said:

MVP.

That’s ridiculous. 
 

He’ll likely finish third. 

[Radar]

Depends a lot on how our current corner infield pans out.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

This fuckin guy really needs to hit to make this team work

[Centerfield]

I still think he turns it around. .775 OPS. 21 HR.