Mets Season in Review: Curtis Granderson

By Emmanuel Pepis

Dec 19, 2016

Oct 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets player Curtis Granderson smiles during a press conference awarding Granderson the Roberto Clemente Award before game three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

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We can throw around all his accrued numbers all we want, but what’s irreplaceable is his heart and drive to help as many people as possible.

Whenever Granderson does hang up his cleats, this much is for sure: his impact will still be felt in the generations of today and tomorrow through the causes in which he’s actively involved.

We’ll go into what Granderson did as a player for the 2016 Mets, his role next year, and his future.

First, let’s take a closer look at Granderson the person to put into perspective just how much of an impact he’s made in the community.

For as much as Curtis Granderson has done on the diamond throughout his now 13-year career in the Majors, the Mets outfielder has been linked even more strongly with his persona and tireless efforts away from the field.