Mets Season in Review: Michael Conforto

How he fared in 2016

Conforto entered the 2016 season as an everyday outfielder, but his inability to produce offensively earned him two separate trips to the minors over the course of the season.

He showed promise early in the season, hitting .365 in April, but faltered the next two months. Conforto held a .144 batting average in May and June combined, which lead to his first demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas.

While it should be noted Conforto dealt with a wrist injury through the first half of the season, Conforto never looked for any excuses. “I think for me, I’ve got to take accountability of what happened here,” Conforto stated after learning about being sent down to the minors. “I think that it’s more of a mental thing.”

Conforto’s stay in the minors did not last long as the Mets recalled him in mid-July. During his time in the minors, Conforto hit .344 in 16 games for Las Vegas. His production during his stint in the minors was a promising sign. However, Conforto struggled yet again, hitting .200 before being demoted a second time in mid-August.

After being called up in September, Conforto only hit .234 with a .396 on-base percentage.