ATLANTA — In show business, he might be called a beloved character actor.
In sports? Wilmer Flores ranks as a little more unique. How many homegrown, young, beloved bench players do you see out there?
Flores might never fully accept the niche he has created for himself with these Mets. Yet he does understand there’s something to be said for doing a job well, even if it’s not the job you want. And he appreciates being appreciated, particularly for a role that typically goes unnoticed.
“I’ll never get used to it. You never get used to it,” he said Sunday at SunTrust Park, before rain postponed the Mets’ series finale with the Braves.