Mets' Carson Benge's extraordinary all-around play becoming commonplace: 'He’s a superstar'
From his sensational diving catches to his cannon of an arm to his production at the plate, Mets right fielder Carson Benge’s impact on a game is becoming commonplace at this point.
Mets rookie right fielder Carson Benge's exceptional performance in Saturday's Subway Series game has turned him into a standout player. Before this match, Benge had gone 18 games without a home run, but he broke his slump with a powerful blast in the third inning against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The homer was the third off Cole, extending the Mets' lead to 4-0 and contributing to Benge's season-high 17 home runs. He finished the game 2-for-5 with two RBI.
Benge's impact goes beyond his offensive contributions. Known for his incredible diving catches, Benge has been making sensational plays seemingly every other night. These impressive catches, which often result in runners being caught or staying put, have become so commonplace that they have now become expected. Interim manager Andy Green praised Benge's defensive skills, saying that the diving catches are becoming a defining characteristic of his playing style.
New York Mets outfielder Aaron Judge made a fantastic catch in the bottom of the eighth, but Benge came up clutch again in the bottom of the ninth, making a beautiful play in the gap in right center field. New York Yankees' Juan Soto, who complimented Benge's exceptional skills, said that he doesn't impress him anymore and considers Benge to be a superstar because he does things that superstars do every single day.
Benge himself acknowledged that making a great catch is more impressive than hitting a home run, indicating that his all-around abilities are now a standard part of his game.
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