New York Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach voices his frustration after groundout in Spring Training game: "I can't buy a f****ng hit"
Spring training has not been going well for New York Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach, and he knows it. In 10 games, Vogelback is hitting .233 with an on-base percentage of just .226. Both of those marks almost certainly mean he won't be an everyday starter, and his playing time may be limited.
After playing in 55 games for the Mets in 2022, Vogelbach became something of a fan favorite. He hit .255 and had six home runs, making his offensive presence felt. Now, he is in a slump that he knows he has to break out of soon.
Jomboy Media shared the frustrated Daniel Vogelbach's instant reaction to a groundout on Twitter.
Daniel Vogelbach lets us know how he feels about his Spring Training
"I can't buy a fucking hit" https://t.co/g6uSqbaniJ
"I can't buy a fucking hit," Vogelbach said.
The New York Mets would benefit greatly from an improved season from the designated hitter. Having an offensive weapon that they can plug into the lineup and get consistent offense from would be a huge asset. Especially considering how much every game will matter with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies also battling for the division crown.
As Mets writer Michael Mayer pointed out on Twitter, Vogelbach could be a key, underrated player for the team at his price point.
Folks, Daniel Vogelbach had a 144 wRC+ with the Mets.
$1.5 million is insanely cheap for a hitter that can be useful like Vogelbach was in 2022 for the Mets.
"Folks, Daniel Vogelbach had a 144 wRC+ with the Mets. $1.5 million is insanely cheap for a hitter that can be useful like Vogelbach was in 2022 for the Mets," Mayer tweeted.
With a slow start in spring training, Daniel Vogelbach knows he has to turn things around soon.
Can Daniel Vogelbach be a difference-maker for the New York Mets?
At his best, Vogelbach will be an offensive weapon for the Mets, assuming he can reach that height. His best season was with the Seattle Mariners in 2019, when he was selected to the All-Star team. Now, on a team with championship aspirations, he needs to prove he belongs. To win it all, a team cannot afford any weakspots in the lineup.
This highlight package uploaded to YouTube shows what Vogelbach brought the Mets in 2022, and what he needs to bring in 2023.
The Mets have assembled an electric pitching staff, but they need to improve their offense from last year. This will mean making moves that best set the team up to win games in October. If Vogelbach is unable to prove he can do that, they won't hesitate to move on.