Despite having just two players that rank in the top 10% of baserunners in sprint speed, the New York Mets ran opponents ragged in 2025. New York finished the season with the best stolen base rank in the majors (89%), and Juan Soto, not usually a speed threat, finished just two stolen bases shy of a 40/40 season. Now, the coach responsible for much of that success is up for grabs, and the Cincinnati Reds would be wise to make a move.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson intends to leave the team this offseason.