However, Baty, now 25, did a lot of good things at the plate last spring and the spring before that when he posted an .885 OPS in 50 plate appearances. He came into spring training in 2024 ready to hit the ball in the air more often, and yet it still ended up on the ground often after the start of the regular season.

Luisangel Acuña exited Saturday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Brett Baty seems like the only option now to win the Mets utility role.

After another strong day in spring training, Brett Baty is continuing to show he belongs on the Mets' Opening Day roster.

In Port St. Lucie, Brett Baty took ground balls at shortstop for the first time, signaling the start of a potential transition. Mets insider Tim Healey noted on X that Baty is embracing this “utility phase” of his career, and if he plays it right, it could land him on the Opening Day roster.