"Nico Hoerner's strikeout rate is 6th lowest in baseball, and his contact rate in the strike zone is tied for the highest in baseball at a hilarious 98.9%."
"In the 10th inning, tied at 1, with the winning run at third base, one out, and first base open, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had old friend Craig Kimbrel try to retire Nico Hoerner."
"Carlos Mendoza said after the game that, even if he'd contemplated walking Hoerner, he thought it was a bad idea."
Nico Hoerner has started the season strong, boasting the sixth lowest strikeout rate and the highest contact rate in the strike zone at 98.9%. In a crucial extra innings game against the Chicago Cubs, the New York Mets chose to pitch to Hoerner with the winning run on third base, leading to a walk-off hit. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza later stated that he did not consider intentionally walking Hoerner, raising questions about the decision-making process in high-pressure situations.
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