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The Mets remade their defense in the name of ‘run prevention’ — where has it worked and how much?
- The Mets improved run prevention this season, as shown by their defensive metrics (plus-13).
- Last season, the Mets were at plus-25, indicating a decline in run prevention this year overall.
- Moving Mark Vientos from third base to first base is linked to better defensive results.
- Brett Baty’s return to third base coincides with the uptick in defense.
- Tyrone Taylor remains a solid defensive presence in center field this season.
- Rookie Carson Benge adds speed and arm strength in right field.
- Defensive evaluation remains inexact despite improvements overall.
- Fielding Bible metrics are used to assess defensive performance for the Mets this season.
- The article notes different players contributing to defense beyond Vientos and Baty.
- Overall, the Mets’ defensive story is one of cautious optimism for the season.
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