Mets' Francisco Alvarez on fatherhood, ‘Peaky Blinders,’ and a new approach to hitting | Q&A
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Francisco Alvarez never stops working. After taking swings against Mets top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat and right-handers José Buttó and Huascar Brazobán in live batting practice, the 23-year-old catcher wanted more.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Revamped swing in offseason
Alvarez retooled his swing mechanics at Maven Baseball Lab this offseason on the recommendation of J.D. Martinez, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. "I think I can put the ball in the air more, hit the ball to the opposite way more," Alvarez said this week. "I'm very powerful; I don't have to pull every pitch."
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat threw two innings during a live batting practice session on Feb. 13, 2025, at Clover Park in ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series last October, en route to their second World Series win in four years.
Scenes from 2025 Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida. New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during a spring ...
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses Francisco Alvarez changing his stride at the plate, praises Brandon Sproat ...
One of the Mets' players made a bold yet confident statement, asserting that they have the best lineup in Major League ...
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