Mets’ Mark Vientos admits Francisco Lindor, coaches scolded him after blatant poor effort: ‘Unacceptable’

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Mets’ Mark Vientos admits Francisco Lindor, coaches scolded him after blatant poor effort: ‘Unacceptable’

close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 2 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The New York Mets won’t tolerate players not giving 100% on the field. Mark Vientos, the Mets’ budding star third baseman, was publicly called out by his manager after not running hard during a ground ball to third base on Tuesday.  During the Mets’ loss to the Marlins, Vientos was jogging to firs…

Mets' Mark Vientos admits Francisco Lindor, coaches scolded him after blatant poor effort: 'Unacceptable'

New York Mets' Mark Vientos says Francisco Lindor, manager Carlos Mendoza and more reprimanded him for his lack of effort running out a ground ball.

Mark Vientos Gets Called Out By Mets Teammates

The New York Mets have built one of baseball's best teams, particularly on offense. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Juan Soto are the headliners, but arguably their most important player is third baseman Mark Vientos. Vientos was outstanding in 2024, hitting 27 home runs with a .266/.322/.516 batting line, good for a 2.9 WAR season. Repeating that production makes the Mets lineup that much deeper and better. And while he certainly has the tale…

In baseball, the small details can make the difference between a victory and a defeat. Mark Vientos understood it first hand in last night’s game between the New York Mets and Marlins in Miami, when he did not run intensely toward the initial after connecting a rollover in the fourth inning. The lack of effort did not go unnoticed and, after the meeting, both Francisco Lindor and the manager Carlos Mendoza talked to him about the importance of g…