Since making his debut with the Mets in 2015, Noah Syndergaard coming into this season had always been an electrifying presence on the mound. Not only did he dominate opposing batters with his overpowering arsenal of pitches, as his career stats coming into the year—a 2.93 ERA and 573 strikeouts in 518.1 innings pitched—clearly demonstrate, but he did so while simulataneously entertaining the fanbase with his bombastic personality. His willingness to both embrace the Thor moniker that the Mets and the media placed upon him and to express himself freely on social media made him a refreshing presence in a sport that all too often shuts down any player who tries to deviate from the cookie-cutter persona that is expected from most athletes.
Noah Syndergaard’s 2019 season was his worst in the big leagues
