New York Mets star agrees to $20.5 million, 1-year contract
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agreed to a $20.5 million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
The Mets also reached one-year deals with several other players, including Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor who were acquired in a trade with Milwaukee. [ more ]
New York Mets star agrees to $20.5 million, 1-year contract
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agreed to a $20.5 million, one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
The Mets also reached one-year deals with several other players, including Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor who were acquired in a trade with Milwaukee. [ more ]
Adrian Houser and the quest to reduce loud contact
Adrian Houser's xFIP remained consistent in 2021 and 2023, but his performance varied significantly due to changes in pitch selection and effectiveness.
Houser's shift in pitch usage resulted in a drop in ground ball percentage, sinker effectiveness, and a rise in strikeout rate but also led to more hard-hit balls from opponents. [ more ]