Can you believe at one point Dominic Smith was not a beloved member of the New York Mets? The former highly-touted prospect of the Amazins became a new and more mature man in 2019, ultimately concluding the season with a memorable walk-off home run and a cemented spot as a fan favorite in Flushing.
Smith’s reputation with the fans wasn’t always so pleasant. After his poor performances in 2017 and 2018, many Mets fans were ready to pay the Uber price to get him out of town.
Things changed drastically for Smith and his relationship with the fans in 2019.