Great defense doesn’t always lead to success in the standings. However, it sure can help. For the New York Mets, their defensive woes have been somewhat overlooked because of the disastrous bullpen. Amazingly, it has been just as awful.
Through 87 games, the Mets lead the National League with 62 errors. Only four American League teams have made more errors than they have. Astonishingly, the Mariners have already surpassed 80 errors this season. Not even Ken Griffey Jr. in his prime could save them right now.
In Flushing, the biggest culprit in adding to the errors has been Amed Rosario.