The New York Mets won 86 games in 2019 and probably could have won a lot more if their bullpen wasn’t blown games left and right. Their offense pulled them out of a few jams, but what about their defense. Analytics show the Mets could use some improvement on defense, especially in the infield.
Some of it has to do with the revolving doors around second and third base, Pete Alonso still learning his way at first base and Amed Rosario just beginning to get comfortable at shortstop.
For the third straight year, the Mets finished bottom five in the league in Defensive Runs Saved (-93; 29th) and bottom 10 in Ultimate Zone Rating (-12.