Mets’ Bo Bichette Reveals Key Adjustment After Tough Start to Season

Bo Bichette isn’t dwelling on the tough start to his Mets tenure.

After a rough opening series that drew boos from his new fanbase, Bichette awakened at the plate Monday in a 4-2 win over the Cardinals. The star third baseman went 1-for-5 with two RBI, including a go-ahead, two-out single in the fifth inning off right-hander Kyle Leahy.

“I felt in a better place today, in a place to compete,” Bichette said, via MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. “I still need to get better and do a better job, but I felt more myself today.”

Bichette ‘Getting Back to the Basics’ at the Plate

In addition to his go-ahead single in Monday’s victory, Bichette collected an RBI on a first-inning groundout. Through four games, the two-time All-Star is now 2-for-19 with three RBI.

Bichette had a particularly tough time in New York’s season-opening series against the Pirates, going 1-for-14 with eight strikeouts. And Mets fans let him have it, demonstrating they don’t have a lot of patience for the new $126 million man.

Looking to turn the page, Bichette said Monday he felt he did a better job competing in his at-bats.

“I mean, I just wanted to get back on track I guess, compete,” Bichette said, via SNY. “I felt like I did a better job of that today, but still more to go.”

Bichette added: “Just kind of getting back to basics. But really, I mean the most important thing is just getting out there on the field and getting in the moment and competing. Just did a better job of that.”

Bichette Comes to New York with Rich Hitting Pedigree

In January, Bichette spurned the Blue Jays to sign a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets. The 28-year-old is one of baseball’s most accomplished hitters, having led the American League in hits in both 2021 and 2022.

Last season, he was a catalyst in Toronto’s World Series run, batting .311 with 18 home runs, 94 RBI and an .840 OPS. He then carried his hot bat into the playoffs, where he was 8-for-23 and slugged a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in Game 7 of the Fall Classic.

Knowing Bichette’s pedigree, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza wasn’t surprised to see his bat come to life.

“I thought he was more under control, not trying to do too much,” Mendoza said, via SNY. “Even the one that he lined out to right field, that was a pretty good at-bat there too. That’s good to see. When he’s doing that, those are some good signs.”

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