When you were drafted there were a lot of draft experts that said you were below average defensively in left and you might not stick there. To be fair to Scott Boras, there almost certainly wont be a winter meetings next month because of the owners impending lockout (put a reminder into your phone for Thursday at 12:01 AM) where he can tweak the establishment by holding court at the biggest and most-attended press conference of the festivities. Conforto's pedigree is much more unusual in baseball. Paul DePodesta, the Mets vice president of player development and amateur scouting, doesnt quite buy into this narrative. Conforto's father says his son tends to play better when he's in the stands. 5 is coming up in November. Ill put it that way, DePodesta said. Now, I don't do that now. So he had to get all his A material out of the way the general managers meetings three weeks ago. They quickly came to their senses and instead opened a gym, where Mike met his now ex-wife and Michael's mother, Tracie Ruiz, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Olympics. The Mets drafted him 10th overall in 2014, three picks after the Phillies selected Aaron Nola. RUPete. She obsessed over it. At one of his gyms, Conforto trained a swimmer named Tracie Ruiz, who proceeded to win two gold medals in the 1984 Olympics and a silver in the 1988 Games for synchronized swimming. Michael, his supreme athletic genes never in question, grew up playing football and baseball. He's got it," Mets manager Terry Collins said. If the umpires were limited to reviewing if Conforto was hit by the pitch and not whether he attempted to avoid the ball it wasn't something they could reverse. Michael Conforto didn't just get the first, second, third and fourth hits of his big-league career in a 15-2 victory over the Dodgers. Data Provided By In just his second game with the Mets, Michael Conforto is already making an impact. Join our linker program. A guy that doesnt get himself out on pitches Just be a middle of the order guy that helps the team win. 90 plate appearances): extra-base hits (17, tied for first), runs scored (25, tied for second), on-base percentage (.426, fifth), slugging percentage (.627, fourth), RBI (21, tied for seventh) and home runs (7, tied for eighth)Hit safely in a career-best nine games from July 27-August 5Batted .350 (14-40) with three homers, five RBI and eight runs scored during the streakHad five straight hits go for home runs from August 5-13The five straight hits for homers were tied for the longest such streak for any major leaguer in 2017 according to EliasThe two others to do so were Yonder Alonso (May 6-9) and Ian Happ (June 4-14)He was the fifth Mets player in team history to have a streak of five straight hits (or more) going for home runs Bobby Bonilla had a streak of five in 1992, Ike Davis a streak of five in 2012, Lucas Duda a streak of eight in 2015 and Neil Walker a streak of five in 2016Research courtesy of EliasPosted six doubles, 13 home runs and 27 RBI in 39 games after the All-Star breakAt the time of his injury, his 13 homers following the break were tied for fifth-most in the majorsHe was tied for 13th in the NL in RBI (27) after the All-Star break and tied for 10th in runs scored (25) at the time of his injury. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. If he wants to come here, bat third and make $1 million, let me know, one source from a second-division team said with a laugh. MLB rules also state if a player gets hit by a ball in the strike zone, that pitch should be ruled a strike. Michael Conforto was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). R. R. "Conforto's Career Single-Game HighsHits: 4, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Apr 15, 2012 Doubles: 1, 14 timesTriples: 1, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Apr 14, 2012 Home runs: 2, at Nevada, Apr 10, 2012 ; at Utah, May 11, 2012 Total bases: 9, at Utah, May 11, 2012 RBI: 6, at Nevada, Apr 10, 2012 ; at California, Mar 18, 2012 Runs scored: 4, Portland, May 15, 2012 Walks: 2, 6 timesHit by pitch: 2, at Oregon, Apr 24, 2012 Struck out: 3, vs Saint Louis, Mar 03, 2012 At bats: 6, at Utah, May 12, 2012 Stolen bases: 1, Portland, Apr 03, 2012. Its a decision, and a dilemma and a player the Mets are thrilled to have. Nombre Completo: Michael Thomas Conforto. Nickname: Forto. After Dominic Smith took a knee during the National Anthem in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake prior to the game against the Marlins Aug. 26, Conforto said he supported Smith but wouldnt kneel. Concussion. New York Mets selected the contract of Michael Conforto from Binghamton Mets. A three-sport athlete at Redmond High School outside Seattle, he played quarterback for the Mustangs. ---Question/CommentAdvertisingMarketing. Positions: Leftfielder, Rightfielder and Centerfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1, 215lb (185cm, 97kg) . He wasnt afraid to get in my face, but he always built me back up in the best way. If Conforto was hoping to get some help from the Mets' broadcasting booth, that wasn't going to happen. Michael Conforto was born in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). 18. I was all sports. Ive covered the Mets for a variety of outlets since 1997. I looked at him as a guy who had a real good chance of being a high pick as a junior.. The raw power was just sitting there, said Pat Casey, still the head coach at Oregon State. However, Alderson added, At this point hes still in Binghamton, and I would expect him to be over the near term., That sounds exciting, definitely, Conforto said, in an interview last week at NYSEG Stadium, of a surge to the top. The pair of athletes married in 1985, and Michael was born in 1993. You've got a gift from God. If Conforto was hoping to get some help from the Mets' broadcasting booth, that wasn't going to happen. GAME 30 Penn State: Hanging on a Heart Attack. Michael Conforto has a prestigious pedigree and already a multitude of accomplishments. New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will do whatever it takes to win games even if it requires some slight rule breaking. We were very pleased. Decide for yourself. As a freshman at Oregon State, he fouled a pitch off his right shin during batting practice before a game against Stanford. Perfect Game USA rates him as the No. 01 was a great year, and that was the last time we made the playoffs, Conforto said, before quickly self-editing with a smile: They made the playoffs.. "I'm being protected by one of the best hitters in the game," Conforto said. The Paterno family, members of Penn State's board of trustees and faculty and former players and coaches filed their suit last month alleging unlawful conduct by the He's hitting .304 in the third hole with four homers and 15 RBIs. We knew he was never going to be a middle infielder., Casey, Mike Conforto said, is kind of like a football coach whos a baseball manager. Marlins during a game at Citi Field on September 2, 2021 in New York City. Michael played quarterback and safety up until his senior year of high school and was talented enough to garner interest from Washington, Idaho, and several Ivy League schools. In this case, we did not know, but we certainly were hopeful.. WebMichael Conforto was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). That kind of combination I think is pretty valuable, so Im going to continue to try to be the guy that gets on base, and be a guy that can drive in runs. Mets captain David Wright thinks three months of big-league play last year have made the difference. She thought back to 2012, his freshman season with the Beavers. "I think he is prepared for this," the father said. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The widely held industry view of Michael Conforto transcends where he plays and for whom he works. Conforto, 29, played his first seven seasons in New York, where he was a .255 hitter with 132 home runs, 396 RBIs and an .824 OPS. Signed thru 2024, 2 yrs/$36M (23-24), Service Time (01/2023): 6.043 He's made Little League World Series historyFormer teammate Todd Frazier is perhaps the big leaguer best known for competing in the Little League World Series. So far, he's played one game, he played football at Penn State and helped his mother train for the Olympics. "This guy, there's no holes to him. New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list. Hes been a professional hitter, Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez said. The player ultimately dictates that to us. From the day we saw you run out to left from the dugout, we just knew we were seeing a major leaguer in you! Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. The younger Conforto credited Casey and his deputies, Pat Bailey (associate head coach) and Nate Yeskie (assistant coach), for improving his swing mechanics, his understanding of the strike zone and his mental approach to the game. Chosen 10th overall in the 2014 amateur draft, Conforto signed for a $2,970,800 bonus, spent the rest of the season at the Class A Brooklyn Cyclones, then started last year at St. Lucie before moving up to Double-A Binghamton on May 30. "Some people have it. Nevertheless, he added, The front office is going to do what they deem is best for the team. Born: 3/01/1993 in Seattle, WA. Boras noted that everybodys understanding the COVID issue and what he had the first few months of the season. Conforto acknowledged early this season he battled the coronavirus just before spring training, which would certainly explain his subpar season. His rapid climb through the system has sparked the question of just how soon Conforto can help the big league club. New York Mets sent OF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. It came during an off day from the 2004 Little League World Series, when the team from Redmond, Wash., made the hourlong drive southwest to State College. Podcast: Early hitting leaders facts or flukes? It's overwhelming as far as the big stage and everything that's going on, but once the game starts, it's the same game he's always played. Its been a dream. Somebody asked me the other day if Ive seen anybody thats impressed me, a scout said, on the condition of anonymity. But Confortos words and actions in September especially a red-eyed press conference following the Mets home finale Sept. 30 made it clear he was ready to test free agency and prepared to leave New York. The innings passed, the hits kept piling up, and the old linebacker watched it all unfold, and his quiet pride was palpable. The game was not even three innings old and the Mets had five runs and seven hits, and never let up. Conforto adjusted in September, and he went 5 for 15 with four RBIs in the World Series against Kansas City, homering twice in Game 4. Two innings later, Conforto drilled a double to the center-field wall, and followed with a single to left in the sixth. WebView Mike Confortos profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. The responsibility falls to Kulpa to make that call, making it hard for MLB to do anything to Conforto or the Mets. New York Mets activated LF Michael Conforto from the 10-day disabled list. I was raw, Conforto said. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. The Mets optimism about the player only has increased since they procured Conforto for a $2,970,800 signing bonus. Draft: 2014, New York Mets, Ronda: 1, Seleccin Conforto knows the advantages his background presented. Is one of three players to play in the Little League World Series, the College World Series and the World Series (also, Jason Varitek and Ed Vosberg)Comes from an athletic familyHis father, Mike, played football as a linebacker at Penn State University from 1976-1978His mother, Tracie, won two gold medals in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a silver medal in 1988 in SeoulShe was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of FameSwung both right- and left-handed as a kidWas more comfortable hitting leftyHis father encouraged him to work more on his left-handed swingConforto throws right-handed, but writes left-handedHas two dogs, Griffey and KaliEach pup had a cardboard cutout in the stands at Citi Field in 2020Got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Cabernet, during the 2020-21 offseasonThe two are set to get married after the 2021 seasonPlays PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) on Xbox to unwind and forget about baseballPlays with Los Angeles-NL's Max MuncyAlso enjoys "Call of Duty: Warzone.". Mike Conforto met Tracie after he and Penn State teammate Craig Coder moved to the Puget Sound area following graduation. 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"When you experience success, you go up there are you expect to perform at a certain level, and he's got that swagger.". "I was always sending him a text and trying to work on the psychological part of it," she said. He's a man. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. I think it would be fair to say he was a football player who played baseball, until he got to Oregon State, the elder Mike Conforto said. Scooter, Forto are nicknames for Michael Conforto. This from a team that had lost four of five and spent the first two games of this series swinging swizzle sticks. Hes probably more advanced than any hitter Ive seen in the minor leagues this year. Just heArd on the radio that Mike Conforto Sr played linebacker at PSU. "You remember all those times on all those fields when he was five and six years old," the father said. He broke an ankle sliding hard into a base during a Little League game. Manager Don Mattingly was furious about the call, and argued with the umpires over the ruling. Maybe he was raw in comparison to the high school kids getting drafted, the Mets executive said. Your Rookie Season. The recovery took up the majority of his offseason, and he has since admitted he may not have been patient enough with his rehab process -- perhaps evidenced by how poorly his 2018 season started. New York Mets recalled LF Michael Conforto from Las Vegas 51s. You may opt-out by. To appreciate how he wound up at Jacoby Ellsburys alma mater (Conforto met the Yankees outfielder a couple of times on campus), you first must know about Confortos family tree. He has undergone four ACL reconstructions. I could swing the bat hard, and I could throw pretty well. He, as much as anyone, knows the difficulty of making it in elite athletics. The uncertainty surrounding him only increased when he failed to sign last winter, owing to offseason shoulder surgery. 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