Post by Commissioner Erick on Nov 10, 2023 13:48:28 GMT -5
San Diego Padres (51-39) @ New York Mets (54-36)
SD: John Thacker (4-2, 2.98)
NYM: Pat French (8-4, 3.59)
Padres 3 Key Stats
0: Seasons better than sixth in runs scored: San Diego has never had an elite offense and has had three seasons in the top half of runs. Its best season was 2027 when it finished sixth. This year, the Padres are third in offense. The Padres have succeeded due to balance. The team is fourth in on-base percentage, fourth in steals, and while their only ninth in homers, Mike Fitzgerald has provided 29 home runs already, driving in 81 in the process. The team finally has an offense that can lead the team to the playoffs.
.292: Jason Fulton’s average: Jason Fulton had a rough rookie year with a .259 OBP and a .598 OPS. His sophomore year has shown why he was a first round pick. His average is very healthy, he has a strong .357 OBP, and with eight homers and 14 doubles, he would lead all NL Shortstops in OPS if he had enough at bats to qualify. Only 24, he’s the best shortstop San Diego has had since the early days of Royce Lewis’ career.
.151: John Yancey’s average: Unlike Fulton, Yancey’s trajectory has gone downhill. His average, never strong, has cratered to .151, and he only has 10 homers. He still walks a fair enough, and has five triples, but he was an all-star as recently as last year. San Diego has a chance to make the playoffs, and will need Yancey to turn things around to see that through.
Mets 3 Key Stats
9: Mets runs allowed this series: New York’s pitching has been excellent this season, including this series. Allowing three runs a game, they’ve taken the first three of the series and are looking for the sweep. They allowed just two runs on two hits on Friday in a 3-2 extra inning win, shut out San Diego through 8 innings on Saturday before a failed Padres comeback, and comfortably won 7-3 on Sunday. One more stellar pitching day and the Mets could complete an impressive sweep.
102.2: Innings from Pat French: French hasn’t had a single season with over 100 innings since his rookie year in 2025. Injuries have wrecked his career and his effectiveness. Despite being a number one overall pick out of Arizona, his career high in WAR was 1.6 his rookie year. This year he’s stayed healthy, and been effective, continuing a strong run that started when he arrived in New York last year. Trainer Dennis Davey has been instrumental in keeping French healthy, and deserves credit for his success.
83: Home runs for New York: The Mets are only 13th in homers despite their success. With Philadelphia struggling, New York should be fine in the regular season, but it’s hard to see them winning a title without a larger power output. Ryan Morneau is furiously trying to add pop, but with the trade deadline a month away, they may not be able to. The team may be able to compensate with a high average, but the team is only seventh. As a result, they’ve scored more than five runs in just two of their last 25 games, which will make it hard to beat elite teams.
Questions for the GMs:
For Creig McBride, your team is looking strong but maybe can use a little more power. Will you try to add a bat at the deadline?
Will Jo Adell be inserted into the starting lineup when he comes off the IL?
Will you employ small ball strategies to beat a Mets team with great pitching?
For Ryan Morneau, will Fad bin Naim will be inserted off the IL today?
You acquired Quadir Murriel. Why did you make that move?
You recently called up Manny Sanchez in a relief role. Why did you start his service time to pitch him out of the pen?
TRIVIA 1: Who has the most triples in Padres history?
TRIVIA 2: What 3 Mets have single season ERAs under 3?
SD: John Thacker (4-2, 2.98)
NYM: Pat French (8-4, 3.59)
Padres 3 Key Stats
0: Seasons better than sixth in runs scored: San Diego has never had an elite offense and has had three seasons in the top half of runs. Its best season was 2027 when it finished sixth. This year, the Padres are third in offense. The Padres have succeeded due to balance. The team is fourth in on-base percentage, fourth in steals, and while their only ninth in homers, Mike Fitzgerald has provided 29 home runs already, driving in 81 in the process. The team finally has an offense that can lead the team to the playoffs.
.292: Jason Fulton’s average: Jason Fulton had a rough rookie year with a .259 OBP and a .598 OPS. His sophomore year has shown why he was a first round pick. His average is very healthy, he has a strong .357 OBP, and with eight homers and 14 doubles, he would lead all NL Shortstops in OPS if he had enough at bats to qualify. Only 24, he’s the best shortstop San Diego has had since the early days of Royce Lewis’ career.
.151: John Yancey’s average: Unlike Fulton, Yancey’s trajectory has gone downhill. His average, never strong, has cratered to .151, and he only has 10 homers. He still walks a fair enough, and has five triples, but he was an all-star as recently as last year. San Diego has a chance to make the playoffs, and will need Yancey to turn things around to see that through.
Mets 3 Key Stats
9: Mets runs allowed this series: New York’s pitching has been excellent this season, including this series. Allowing three runs a game, they’ve taken the first three of the series and are looking for the sweep. They allowed just two runs on two hits on Friday in a 3-2 extra inning win, shut out San Diego through 8 innings on Saturday before a failed Padres comeback, and comfortably won 7-3 on Sunday. One more stellar pitching day and the Mets could complete an impressive sweep.
102.2: Innings from Pat French: French hasn’t had a single season with over 100 innings since his rookie year in 2025. Injuries have wrecked his career and his effectiveness. Despite being a number one overall pick out of Arizona, his career high in WAR was 1.6 his rookie year. This year he’s stayed healthy, and been effective, continuing a strong run that started when he arrived in New York last year. Trainer Dennis Davey has been instrumental in keeping French healthy, and deserves credit for his success.
83: Home runs for New York: The Mets are only 13th in homers despite their success. With Philadelphia struggling, New York should be fine in the regular season, but it’s hard to see them winning a title without a larger power output. Ryan Morneau is furiously trying to add pop, but with the trade deadline a month away, they may not be able to. The team may be able to compensate with a high average, but the team is only seventh. As a result, they’ve scored more than five runs in just two of their last 25 games, which will make it hard to beat elite teams.
Questions for the GMs:
For Creig McBride, your team is looking strong but maybe can use a little more power. Will you try to add a bat at the deadline?
Will Jo Adell be inserted into the starting lineup when he comes off the IL?
Will you employ small ball strategies to beat a Mets team with great pitching?
For Ryan Morneau, will Fad bin Naim will be inserted off the IL today?
You acquired Quadir Murriel. Why did you make that move?
You recently called up Manny Sanchez in a relief role. Why did you start his service time to pitch him out of the pen?
TRIVIA 1: Who has the most triples in Padres history?
TRIVIA 2: What 3 Mets have single season ERAs under 3?
