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The New York Mets called up their No. 2 prospect, third baseman Brett Baty, for Wednesday’s game against their divisional rival and pursuer, the Atlanta Braves.
Baty promptly fulfilled the stuff of every kid’s dreams by hitting a two-run home run in his first Major League at-bat. His parents, sister, and various relatives screamed and jumped in elation as the ball sailed out of Truist Park.
Surprisingly, the fresh-faced 22-year-old rookie grew up together with another newbie New York athlete: the New York Jets’ No.