Mets Season in Review: Brandon Nimmo

By James Stumper Jr.
Jun 30, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Citi Field. It was the first RBI of Nimmo
Jun 30, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Citi Field. It was the first RBI of Nimmo /
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How did he fare in 2016?

Brandon Nimmo, age 23, debuted for the Mets on May 26 in Atlanta against the Braves, and notched his first career hit the next day against the Nationals in Washington D.C. He showed some promise with the bat all season, and smacked his first big-league homer against the Cubs later in the week at Citi Field.

Overall, Nimmo had an impressive offensive season in 2016. He batted .314 between Triple-A Las Vegas and the Mets, including a very respectable .274 in three different stints with the big club. In the offensive haven that is the PCL, Nimmo hit .354 and notched 44 extra-base hits, including 11 home runs, over the course of 97 Triple-A games.

Nimmo’s 2016 sample size in the majors is much smaller than Triple-A, with only 80 plate appearances. His power numbers, predictably, weren’t as strong in the majors –but he did continue to show a keen eye at the plate. Nimmo drew six walks in 80 plate appearances, and finished 2016 with a .338 OBP with the big club.

In the outfield, Nimmo got most of his work in in left field, but did play all three outfield positions. Of his 22 defensive appearances, 13 came in left field, with seven in center and four in right. Nimmo, for the most part, looked comfortable in the outfield and the more versatility he has defensively, the better.

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