Every NY Mets fan should have the same Brett Baty thought

The New York Mets don’t give fans many points of universal agreement, but Brett Baty is quietly becoming the exception. Over the last two months, the consensus has become hard to miss. His swing isn’t guessing anymore, his contact is steady, and his approach has grown sharper. This is what a legitimate major league hitter looks like, and Baty is wearing the label well.

Fans can argue about lineups, trades, or the front office, but there’s only one thought making the rounds with Baty: he belongs. Every game reinforces it with another solid at-bat, another professional swing, another reminder that his bat plays at this level. For once, it doesn’t take a scout’s eye to see it. Mets fans already know.

Mets fans are finally seeing that Brett Baty is a legitimate big-league hitter.

Brett Baty’s season didn’t start like many Mets fans hoped. Over his first 260 at-bats, he hit just .226 with a .284 on-base percentage and a .688 OPS. It often looked like he could handle Triple-A pitching but not quite the majors—stuck in the middle, too advanced for the minors yet still finding his footing in the big leagues. Those early struggles left fans wondering whether he truly belonged at this level.

Since August 1, the answer has become impossible to ignore. In 110 at-bats, Baty hit .336 with a .415 OBP and a .971 OPS, adding six home runs, 13 RBIs, and 21 runs scored. His barrel rate and hard-hit percentage rank in the top 25% of MLB, and his average exit velocity of 90.1 MPH puts him in the top third of the league. More than the numbers, it’s his presence at the plate—poised, confident, and deliberate—that signals he belongs. Watching him now, it’s easy for fans to arrive at the same conclusion: this is big league hitting.

Baty’s emergence has been a key factor in the Mets’ historic offensive surge. In August, the team set a franchise record with 177 runs scored, and Baty quietly played a major role, finishing fourth on the team in runs scored while posting a .410 OBP. His ability to consistently reach base and drive the ball added depth to the lineup, keeping the offense rolling and providing the Mets with a reliable presence beyond the top of the order.

Now, his impact is undeniable. Every swing shows the kind of control and confidence that proves he can handle major league pitching. Beyond contributing depth, Baty is proving that he belongs at this level. Step back and watch him long enough, and the thought is impossible to ignore: Brett Baty is a legitimate big-league hitter, and it’s been on full display.