NEW YORK -- Daniel Murphy has tormented the New York Mets since departing for a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the rival Washington Nationals in January.
Heading into Sunday's series finale at Citi Field, Murphy was hitting .418 (23-for-55) with seven homers and 21 RBI in 15 games against his former club in 2016.
Just how historic is that production? The last player to drive in more runs in his first season facing his former employer was Roger Maris. He had 27 RBI against the Kansas City Athletics in 1960 after getting dealt to the New York Yankees the previous offseason.