It Took Less Than Three Games for Mets Fans to Boo Bo Bichette
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Bo Bichette has struggled in his first three games with the Mets, recording only one hit and one RBI in 14 at-bats while striking out eight times.
- Fans at Citi Field expressed their frustration by booing Bichette after his third strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Pirates, reflecting dissatisfaction with his early performance.
- Bichette acknowledged his poor start and agreed that his at-bats have been subpar, but remains confident in his ability to overcome the slump given his track record.
- The Mets signed Bichette to a lucrative three-year, $126 million contract this offseason, making him the second-highest paid player in terms of average annual value during MLB free agency.
- The team will look to bounce back as they head into their first road series of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals.
