Another look at leadoff options for the 2014 Mets

Earlier today, Scott Ferguson wrote an article championing Eric Young as one of the best options around to be the Mets’ leadoff hitter in 2014. In the article he came up with a stat – Scoring Position Percentage – that showed Young to be among the best in the game at getting himself in scoring [...]

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Eric Young Jr., an answer in the leadoff spot?

Most of the discussion around the blogging world since the Mets season has ended has mostly surrounded corner outfielders and shortstops (with a sprinkling of first base thrown in). This is for good reason as the Mets have needs in both of those areas. The outfield discussion has been all around acquiring power hitters for [...]

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