Mets Season in Review: Curtis Granderson

Areas for improvement

So where is there improvement for Granderson?

The speed decline is something that’s a product of his more advanced age by pro ball standards. That’s predicated moves to the middle of the order as we saw at the end of last season.

Since he’s become more of a power option, it would be better for Granderson to be more aggressive early in counts. Teams are going to respect the fact that they’re facing a guy who can go for 30 or more bolts in a season especially after just coming off a season with that total reached.

Granderson has been at or near the top of the league in pitches seen.

In 2015, he led the majors with 4.37 pitches per plate appearance. Last season, Granderson finished 12th in that category at 4.25. Last season, Granderson did hit 10 homers with two strikes, but his batting average in that split was just .156. I think a jolt in average can happen with a more aggressive approach early in counts.

Throughout his career, Granderson has not been able to hit particularly well against lefties. His career clip is just .224 in that department. In 2016, he hit .226 against southpaws.

However, at least putting together quality at-bats regardless of result against lefties is something to look for next season.