Sep 11, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a single during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Most New York Mets fans have a love affair with Brandon Nimmo. What’s not to like? He’s always smiling, always hustling, and always getting hit by baseballs. Even the critics love Nimmo with MLB Network’s Shredder ranking him the fifth-best center fielder in the majors.
Sportswriters shed many words speaking of “elite” offensive, peak OBP, and a penchant for always winding up at first despite all other numbers not looking great.