Carlos Beltran's unfulfilled dream to coach the next generation of players comes true with New York Mets
Well, it looks like former New York Mets hitter and MLB great Carlos Beltran is getting another shot with the Mets, a team he’s no stranger to.
The Mets recently re-hired the well-regarded baseball mind to join general manager Billy Epler in the front office, stealing him from YES Network.
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This comes after he was hired by the Mets to be the manager prior to the 2020 season but was fired even before he managed one game. This was due to the repercussions of the 2017 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal in which he was allegedly the master.
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While his exact role at the organization is still unclear, having a mastermind tactician in your arsenal has definitely got to help.
When quizzed about why he took the job, Beltran stressed that he wanted to help and develop the current crop of players.
Beltran’s commitment to teaching has never been in question. His baseball academy back home has produced numerous graduates, while his love of mentorship and his baseball IQ is truly something special.
Beltran has made it to the news a lot this offseason, primarily because he was recently on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time ever. He got 46.5% of the vote, even after his case was hampered by the scandal. However, somewhere closer to the 75% threshold is necessary to gain induction, and the climb looks steep as of now.
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Beltrán hit .279/.350/.486 with 435 home runs and 2,725 hits during his 20-year MLB career.
Carlos Beltran is a 9-time MLB All-Star
Beltran made his debut in the league on Sept. 14, 1998, with the Kansas City Royals. He went on to play for a host of teams, including the Astros, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers.
His nicknames include "The New Mr. October," "Mr. October, Jr.", "Señor Octubre", and "the real Mr. October" by the media.
Carlos Beltran left an impact on the league that very few will ever forget. He won numerous accolades during his illustrious career, including the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 1999. He also won three Gold Glove awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and one Roberto Clemente Award. Not to mention, he also won the controversial 2017 World Series title with the Houston Astros.