Mets right fielder Carson Benge showcased his exceptional arm by making two critical throws to home plate against the Padres, clocking one at 103.9 mph, while also excelling offensively with a .304 average and .750 OPS this season. Despite his strong performances, Benge is viewed as a distant third in the Rookie of the Year race behind JJ Wetherholt and Sal Stewart, who have both seen a decline in their offensive production. Benge’s metrics, including a 95th percentile arm value and a wRC+ of 112, argue for his inclusion in the ROY discussion. To contend, Benge will need to maintain his momentum while Wetherholt and Stewart regress further.
