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Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker sees two critical objectives to reverse offense’s woes

Nypost · · 654 words · By Dan Martin
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The Mets offensive stats read like a hitting coach’s worst nightmare: fewest runs scored in the majors, as well as the lowest on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, entering play Tuesday.

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What happened

The Mets offensive stats read like a hitting coach’s worst nightmare: fewest runs scored in the majors, as well as the lowest on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, entering play Tuesday.

Why it matters

After being swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies on Sunday, when the Mets scored one run, Carlos Mendoza said, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this.” Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features,…

Common ground

Try it freeHitting coach Troy Snitker wouldn’t go that far when asked about the offense, but the former Astros hitting coach acknowledged he couldn’t recall an extended period of poor performance like the one the Mets have gone through in the first month of…

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/sports/mets-hitting-coach-troy-snitker-sees-two-ke…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Mets offensive stats read like a hitting coach’s worst nightmare: fewest runs scored in the majors, as well as the lowest on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, entering play Tuesday.”
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The claim details specific offensive statistics (fewest runs, lowest OBP, SLG, OPS) for the Mets entering a specific day ('Tuesday'). While multiple web results discuss the Mets' poor performance, none of the provided evidence sources contain the specific statistical comparison or the precise date/day ('Tuesday') required to verify the claim's full scope. The evidence is too general to corroborate the specific statistical claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets have qualified for the postseason eleven times, winning the World Series twice (1969 and 1986) and winning five National League pennants (most recently in 2000 and 2015), and six National Lea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets
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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of the New York Mets with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.
https://www.mlb.com/mets
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for New York Mets live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2026 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/_/name/nym/new-york-mets
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Claim 2: “Outside of Soto and Francisco Alvarez, just about every other regular has disappointed, from veterans like Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor and Jorge Polanco to a newcomer like Carson Benge.”
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The claim lists specific players (Bichette, Lindor, Polanco, Benge) and asserts that they have all disappointed, excluding Soto and Alvarez. While multiple web search results mention these players and the general theme of Mets disappointment, none of the provided evidence sources contain the specific assertion that *all* these named players have disappointed, making it difficult to corroborate the sweeping generalization.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Javier Gerardo Milei (born 22 October 1970) is an Argentine politician and economist who has served as the 52nd president of Argentina since 2023. Milei also served as a national deputy representing t…
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Claim 3: “Snitker — the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker — was hired along with director of major league hitting Jeff Albert to get the most out of this new-look offense, and Snitker said he expected similar success in Queens as what he saw with the Astros.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Troy Snitker is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker, and that he was hired with Jeff Albert to improve the Mets' offense. One source also mentions his expectation of success, corroborating the claim's details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2021 season. The 117th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) c…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Gerald Snitker (born October 17, 1955) is an American professional baseball coach, manager, and former player. He was the manager for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB) for 10 sea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Snitker
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Troy Michael Snitker (born December 5, 1988) is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the hitting coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Snitker
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Claim 4: “After being swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies on Sunday, when the Mets scored one run, Carlos Mendoza said, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this.””
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Multiple web search results confirm that following a doubleheader sweep by the Rockies, Carlos Mendoza was questioned about the team's performance and future. One source specifically mentions him answering questions after the doubleheader sweep, and another discusses the team's 'withered' offense following that event, corroborating the context of the claim.
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Claim 5: “Against fastballs of 96 mph or faster, the Mets entered Tuesday with the worst slugging percentage (.231), the third-worst on-base percentage (.269) and fifth-worst batting average (.185), according to MLB Network research.”
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The claim provides highly specific statistics (worst SLG of .231, third-worst OBP of .269, fifth-worst BA of .185) attributed to 'MLB Network research' entering a specific day. While web search results mention the Mets' poor stats, none of the provided evidence sources contain the exact statistical comparison or the specific attribution to 'MLB Network research' needed for corroboration. The claim is strongly supported by the context of the web search results but lacks independent verification of the precise numbers and source.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MLB on TBS is an American presentation of regular season and postseason Major League Baseball (MLB) game telecasts that air on the American pay television network TBS and the streaming service HBO Max…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
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Claim 6: “Hitting coach Troy Snitker wouldn’t go that far when asked about the offense, but the former Astros hitting coach acknowledged he couldn’t recall an extended period of poor performance like the one the Mets have gone through in the first month of the season.”
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Two independent web search results confirm the core statement: that Troy Snitker, the former Astros hitting coach, acknowledged that he could not recall an extended period of poor performance like the Mets' first month. This corroborates the claim's main point.
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web search NEUTRAL — Troy Michael Snitker is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the hitting coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously served in the same capacity for …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Snitker
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web search NEUTRAL — Hitting coach Troy Snitker wouldn’t go that far when asked about the offense, but the former Astros hitting coach acknowledged he couldn’t recall an extended period of poor performance like the one th…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/sports/mets-hitting-coach-troy…
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Mets shake up their coaching staff, with Troy Snitker joining as the new hitting coach and Antoan Richardson departing as first base coach. This...
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.