New York Mets Bo Bichette isn’t afraid to go against the grain with vintage hitting approach By Mike Puma Published March 11, 2026, 8:09 p.m. ET Mets' Bo Bichette (19) hits a single during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Spring Training. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST PORT ST. LUCIE — In this era of advanced statistics, Bo Bichette is something of a throwback, embracing batting average.
Bichette’s career mark is .294, which is tied for fifth among active players behind only Luis Arraez (.316), Jose Altuve (.303), Freddie Freeman (.300) and Trea Turner (.297).
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The new Mets third baseman, son of former major leaguer Dante Bichette, said hitting for average was instilled in him in his youth, and he’s never wavered from the pursuit.
“I don’t enjoy going up to the plate and knowing there are areas in which the pitcher can get me out,” Bichette told The Post this week. “Like any player, I go through stretches where I give them easier outs than normal, but the player I aspire to be is a tough out no matter what and somebody who can handle any type of pitch, any pitcher.”
