Left hamstring tightness. San Francisco Giants signed free agent LF Michael Conforto. And with the Mets run-production crisis, that curiosity is quite intense. Combine his own competitive pedigree with that of Michael's mother, the former Tracie Ruiz, an Olympic gold medalist in synchronized swimming (she is divorced from Michael's father), and you would have an insight into how Michael the Met got here ahead of his time. The recovery took up the majority of his offseason, and he has since admitted he may not have been patient enough with his rehab process -- perhaps evidenced by how poorly his 2018 season started. And his B material, and his C material, and whatever letter much deeper into the alphabet you want to use to describe material such as delivering Homer Simpson-esque puns to describe Max Scherzers free agency (A material would have been Boras singing quite accurately as it would have turned out Teams that dont want to pay $100 million musnt tooooouch) and offering a malapropism mashup of Bob Seger and rock analogies to describe Corey Seager. Strained right hamstring. Still, Long almost immediately noticed a hitting flaw Conforto was striding toward third base, making it almost impossible to get solid contact on inside pitches. Nickname: Forto. So Im happy to still have him as a role model and as a coach today. Box 330 | Midwood Station | Brooklyn NY 11230 | Tel : 718-377-8016 | Fax: 718-258-2149 | jewishvues@gmail.com. New York Mets signed OF Michael Conforto. If Conforto was hoping to get some help from the Mets' broadcasting booth, that wasn't going to happen. Mike has 1 job listed on their profile. The Mets are confident he will improve. Perfect Game USA rates him as the No. Michael Conforto had 132 home runs over his career. .824. While the end result wasn't what they'd hoped for -- New York fell to Kansas City in the World Series, 4-1 -- Conforto became just the third player (and first rookie) in baseball history to appear in all three tournaments, joining Ed Vosberg and Jason Varitek. Michael, his supreme athletic genes never in question, grew up playing football and baseball. After a groundout by James McCann, the Mets hit two straight singles. ---Question/CommentAdvertisingMarketing. But by his senior year, he decided his body now 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds was better suited to baseball. And just what is the value of a player whose advanced metrics do not match up to the eye test? He had a streak of doubles in six straight games, tying the club record. Or write about sports? His father was his football coach. Mets captain David Wright thinks three months of big-league play last year have made the difference. ", The elder Conforto was never a starter but played on two teams that finished among the top five in the nation, in 1977 and 1978. Conforto put together a superstar-caliber season during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, when he hit .322 with nine homers, 31 RBIs and an OPS+ of 154. WebMichael Conforto. He became the 1,000th player in Mets history and finished the season with a .270 average, nine homers and 26 RBIs. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "LIKE" US HERE. He talked about one of his favorite moments in his son's career, when he was a star for Oregon State and hit a grand slam against archrival Oregon, the ball landing on a building far over the right center-field fence. I think youll all know what I mean when I say: this is the most Mets way for the Marlins to ever lose pic.twitter.com/BWJKjZhInW. GAME 30 Penn State: Hanging on a Heart Attack. He was a good fit for Michael.. Conforto, 29, played his first seven seasons in New York, where he was a .255 hitter with 132 home runs, 396 RBIs and an .824 OPS. He tied for seventh in the league with 65 hitsTied for sixth in the NL with seven HBPRanked 11th in the NL with 40 runs scoredLed Mets position players and ranked 13th in the NL with 2.0 fWARHad seven game-winning RBI, tied for second in the NLLed the National League with six outfield assists and did not commit a single error in 438.1 innings in right fieldBatted .326 (31-95) in August and .329 (26-79) in SeptemberWas one of seven major leaguers to hit .325 or better in both full months of the seasonBecame the fourth player in Mets history to qualify for the batting title and hit .300/.400/.500 or betterPlayed in each of the Mets' first 53 games before hamstring tightness sidelined him for six of the club's final seven games of the seasonRanked fifth in the majors with a .344 average (44- 128) vs. RHPsHad a .960 OPS against rightiesOwned a career-best .870 OPS against LHPHad four homers in 74 AB vs. LHP (had six homers in 174 AB vs. southpaws in 2019)Had a career-best 12-game hitting streak from Aug. 3-15 and a career-best 23-game on-base streak from the end of 2019-Aug. 15. It was Week 3, just before halftime of a Penn State win against Maryland in a nationally televised game at Beaver Stadium. Nevertheless, he added, The front office is going to do what they deem is best for the team. You may opt-out by. I love my teammates and theyve made me feel very welcome. If the umpires were limited to reviewing if Conforto was hit by the pitch and not whether he attempted to avoid the ball it wasn't something they could reverse. Now, I don't do that now. In this case, we did not know, but we certainly were hopeful.. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Hes been a professional hitter, Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez said. Father: Mike Conforto, played linebacker at Penn State under Joe Paterno. Regarding his educational background, Michael Conforto attended Redmond High School in Redmond, Washington where he was on both the football and baseball On the 1-2 pitch from Anthony Bass, this happened: Here's that final play, a walk-off HBP. New York Mets sent OF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. They were five rows behind home plate Saturday night, in David Wright's seats, taking in a thoroughly remarkable Game 2 of Michael the Met's big-league career one in which the most anemic offense on earth morphed into the '27 Yankees, spanking out 21 hits, including home runs from one of the newest Mets, Kelly Johnson, and Daniel Murphy and two from Lucas Duda. He was hit by a pitch above an eye during a youth game, sending him to an emergency room and leaving a small hairless area in his right eyebrow that remains visible. "There is so many things involved to get there and to be able to consistently perform and have the right mental makeup, too, to handle everything. What position Do you have a blog? (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). WebMichael Conforto was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). It's unclear whether MLB will do anything to punish Conforto or the Mets for the play. Im so excited about this team. He has a unique athletic pedigreePlenty of big leaguers were raised by athletes themselves -- just ask the Blue Jays, who field lineups with three second-generation players, the sons of incredibly successful Major Leaguers. At his best, Conforto has often looked like a potential $200 million player, but through no fault of his own, hes yet to have a full season at that level. Manager Don Mattingly was furious about the call, and argued with the umpires over the ruling. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Through 30 games at Binghamton (from where the Mets could move their affiliate to Wilmington, Del., next season), Conforto owns a stellar .327/.411/.522 slash line. 10 overall) of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Oregon State University signed with the Mets on June 19, 2014 NY Mets Uniform #30ranked the No. Now it's more like I'll text him and say, 'You've got a gift. STAT TO KNOWFrom 2017 to 2021, Conforto's 308 walks ranked ninth among outfielders (minimum 200 games). Trade him! Michael Conforto made last year. When his son ran across the diamond to left field to start the game, that's when it truly hit him: Conforto's father says his son tends to play better when he's in the stands. Left shoulder dislocation. "It really is a tough road regardless of how much talent you have," Mike Conforto said. A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System. Apodo: Forto. But on Aug. 24, Conforto suffered a freak injury, dislocating and tearing the posterior capsule in his left shoulder on a swing. Rated as the No. And with that impression comes the curiosity over his arrival date. She always told me you need to obsess about the sport that youre playing and what you want to do. The trip was memorable for Conforto, now the sweet-swinging rookie whose July promotion helped rejuvenate an anemic Mets offense. The umpires reviewed the play, but allowed it to stand. So Ive taken that with me. Mike, who walked on at Penn State, hails from Altoona, where many of his relatives still live. Born: 3/01/1993 in Seattle, WA. However, Alderson added, At this point hes still in Binghamton, and I would expect him to be over the near term., That sounds exciting, definitely, Conforto said, in an interview last week at NYSEG Stadium, of a surge to the top. "This kid can hit. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Many thanks to him. Confortos most impressive act of maturity and leadership occurred Aug. 26-27, 2020. Data Provided By To be fair to Scott Boras, there almost certainly wont be a winter meetings next month because of the owners impending lockout (put a reminder into your phone for Thursday at 12:01 AM) where he can tweak the establishment by holding court at the biggest and most-attended press conference of the festivities. Conforto has collected 15.7 WAR per Baseball-Reference.com, which doesnt even rank among the top 24 in Mets history. Born: Signed with the Mets: on July 11, 2014, receiving High School: Redmond HS (Redmond, WA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Debut: Getting myself into the right position to throw was a big thing for me that helped me start throwing guys out and be more accurate. Im kind of speechless. The umpire awarded Conforto with the base, and the Mets won on a walk-off hit-by-pitch. New York Mets optioned LF Michael Conforto to Las Vegas 51s. Michael Conforto was born in Seattle, WA. "Michael was able to stay, which is a testament to how strong he is mentally and how talented he is physically.". Mike Conforto's crowning football moment came in 1977. It came during an off day from the 2004 Little League World Series, when the team from Redmond, Wash., made the hourlong drive southwest to State College. New York Mets activated LF Michael Conforto. Third-ranked Mets prospect Michael Conforto was called up by the big club this week, making him the 1000th player in the team's history. He was my football coach. That kind of combination I think is pretty valuable, so Im going to continue to try to be the guy that gets on base, and be a guy that can drive in runs. He makes a lot of solid contact. Conforto's pedigree is much more unusual in baseball. Concussion. Heres what you need to know about Conforto: FAST FACTSBirthdate: March 1, 1993 (Age 30 in 2023)Primary position: OFHeight/weight: 6-foot-1, 215 lbs.Bats/throws: Left/rightPlace of birth: SeattleSchool(s): Redmond (Wash.) HS; Oregon StateDrafted: 1st round (10th), 2014, by MetsMLB debut: July 24, 2015Qualifying offer: Received one in '21; declined, THE NUMBERS2021: .232/.344/.384 (101 OPS+), 14 HR, 0.9 WAR* in 125 GCareer: .255/.356/.468 (124 OPS+), 132 HR, 15.7 WAR in 757 G*Per Baseball-Reference; did not play in 2022. 2023 Oregon State Athletics. "Some people have it. After Dominic Smith took a knee during the National Anthem in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake prior to the game against the Marlins Aug. 26, Conforto said he supported Smith but wouldnt kneel. Its not like he didnt know what he was doing. Reports on his defense are mixed, but most observers believe he can hit plenty enough to justify his corner outfield position. "Frankly, I was not the all-American linebacker at Penn State or anything," Mike Conforto said by telephone last week from Washington, "not the accomplished guy that some of my good friends were there. Ill put it that way, DePodesta said. "I'm being protected by one of the best hitters in the game," Conforto said. QUESTION MARKBetween a strained hamstring and some uncharacteristic struggles at the plate in 2021, Conforto did not exactly soar into free agency on a high note. Boras also pointed out Confortos rare Triple Crown hes played in the Little League World Series, the College World Series and the actual World Series and said I think everybody understands who, really, Michael is and what he means both in leadership to teams (and performance).. There was some confusion over whether the play could be reviewed. His WAR since 2017, his first full season in the majors, is 13.0, which ranks 61st in the majors among position players. In just his second game with the Mets, Michael Conforto is already making an impact. If he wants to come here, bat third and make $1 million, let me know, one source from a second-division team said with a laugh. He's always hit.". But he has struggled in his small sampling against big league lefties, hitting .188. I think it would be fair to say he was a football player who played baseball, until he got to Oregon State, the elder Mike Conforto said. Join our linker program. It's like in a football game, when you have jitters until your first hit.". A three-sport athlete at Redmond High School outside Seattle, he played quarterback for the Mustangs. He also saw up close what football did to his dad, who has had seven knee surgeries, including a pair of knee replacements. Favorite Food: Anything Italian I love. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Im extremely excited! OF Michael Conforto assigned to USA National Team. Conforto grew up on tales of the late 1970s Nittany Lions and their trips to the Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls. Mike Conforto was a linebacker on Penn State teams that went to the Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls in the late 1970s, and he passed on many of coach Joe Paterno's favorite sayings. This is how Michael Conforto, the 10th pick in last year's MLB draft, hits, his swing sweet and compact, the line drives spraying from foul line to foul line. Draft: 2014, New York Mets, Ronda: 1, Seleccin Your Rookie Season. She thought back to 2012, his freshman season with the Beavers. Shes golfing. in Seattle, WA He'll just kind of fall back into it. Michael Conforto is on Twitter at mconforto8. I was all sports. If the play looked bizarre in real time, well, that's because something else may have been going on. In slow motion, it definitely looks like Conforto deliberately stuck out his elbow so he would get hit by the pitch. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. She always preached that to me. Conforto, whose Dad played college football at Penn State and whose Mom was an Olympic swimmer, has always carried himself with a maturity and self-awareness A letter from 382 former Penn State football players was released Wednesday showing support for Joe Paterno. Thats what she does now. Fast track. I was doing baseball, football, basketball.. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones. WebPenn States new president recently said that he wants the university to be known as a great research institution. Craig's older brother, Ron, played on their offensive line. "But I said the moment I dove into the pool, all of that went away and everything became automatic pilot and then I had the adrenaline to take it a step higher.". "All the games he's been to this year, I've played really well," Michael the Met said of his father. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Conforto, 29, spent the first seven years of his career with the New York Mets. 90 plate appearances): extra-base hits (17, tied for first), runs scored (25, tied for second), on-base percentage (.426, fifth), slugging percentage (.627, fourth), RBI (21, tied for seventh) and home runs (7, tied for eighth)Hit safely in a career-best nine games from July 27-August 5Batted .350 (14-40) with three homers, five RBI and eight runs scored during the streakHad five straight hits go for home runs from August 5-13The five straight hits for homers were tied for the longest such streak for any major leaguer in 2017 according to EliasThe two others to do so were Yonder Alonso (May 6-9) and Ian Happ (June 4-14)He was the fifth Mets player in team history to have a streak of five straight hits (or more) going for home runs Bobby Bonilla had a streak of five in 1992, Ike Davis a streak of five in 2012, Lucas Duda a streak of eight in 2015 and Neil Walker a streak of five in 2016Research courtesy of EliasPosted six doubles, 13 home runs and 27 RBI in 39 games after the All-Star breakAt the time of his injury, his 13 homers following the break were tied for fifth-most in the majorsHe was tied for 13th in the NL in RBI (27) after the All-Star break and tied for 10th in runs scored (25) at the time of his injury. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Shop for Mets Mother's Day gear "There was a The uncertainty surrounding him only increased when he failed to sign last winter, owing to offseason shoulder surgery. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. His current contract terms are 2 yrs/$36M (23-24). While it didn't come to that, and he rebounded to hit .273 in the second half, it's hard not to consider where Conforto would have been without that setback. The Jewish Vues | Brooklyn/Five Towns Edition | P.O. "I was always sending him a text and trying to work on the psychological part of it," she said. I just spoke to umpire Ron Kulpa as a pool reporter. Just heArd on the radio that Mike Conforto Sr played linebacker at PSU. That doesn't mean Conforto will get off scot-free. The elder Michael Conforto misses his son's big-league debut but gets to see his breakout game. California residents do not sell my data request. He didn't just pick up his second RBI in two games. It was Week 3, just before halftime of a Penn State win against Maryland in a nationally televised game at The Mets optimism about the player only has increased since they procured Conforto for a $2,970,800 signing bonus. While his father, Mike, was a linebacker at Penn State, his mother, Tracie, was an Olympic synchronized swimmer who took home two gold medals at the Los Angeles games in 1984 and a silver medal in Seoul in 1988. WebFullname: Michael Thomas Conforto. "Michael was a pretty emotional football player, and is a very composed baseball player, with little sparks of football intensity you will see from time to time," his father said. Ive covered the Mets for a variety of outlets since 1997. 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