“He’s hitting velo, he’s hitting fastballs, he’s pulling balls, he’s staying back on breaking balls,” Mendoza highlighted all the reasons why Baty’s breakout is legitimate. “Even his takes are different. It looks like he’s ready to hit, and then just shoving it down.

The surging New York Mets will look to lock up another series win on Tuesday night when they host the Pirates in the middle contest of a three-game series.

Over his last four starts, he has four home runs, including a go-ahead solo shot Tuesday night in the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Pirates at Citi Field.