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. Signed with the Mets: on July 11, 2014, receiving He went to the College World Series in 2013, in his sophomore year at Oregon State. Despite initially becoming a free agent last winter, offseason shoulder surgery threw a wrench in the works, keeping him unsigned for the entirety of the 2022 season. And I think he's going to be one of those guys who's going to keep getting better and better.". Marlins during a game at Citi Field on September 2, 2021 in New York City. He's a man. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. He still deals with the ramifications from his football injuries but says he "would do it again in a heartbeat.". While it didn't come to that, and he rebounded to hit .273 in the second half, it's hard not to consider where Conforto would have been without that setback. The Mets optimism about the player only has increased since they procured Conforto for a $2,970,800 signing bonus. Paul DePodesta, the Mets vice president of player development and amateur scouting, doesnt quite buy into this narrative. In fact, the institution that Joe helped build is much larger than a single coach or team. Are you upset that it took the Mets so long to bring you up to the majors? With his father leading the way, the star 11-year-old and his teammates hung out on the sidelines of a Penn State football practice and were granted an audience with coach Joe Paterno. If Conforto was hoping to get some help from the Mets' broadcasting booth, that wasn't going to happen. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). Leave us some feedback and we'll reply back. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. There was some confusion over whether the play could be reviewed. Hes lit a fire under me a few times when I needed it. Confortos most impressive act of maturity and leadership occurred Aug. 26-27, 2020. 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. New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 7-day injured list. It's like in a football game, when you have jitters until your first hit.". A guy that doesnt get himself out on pitches Just be a middle of the order guy that helps the team win. Everything has been perfect since Ive come up. Hes not nearly as rambunctious as Pete Alonso, but Conforto knew enough to go with it when Alonso raced towards him and ripped off his shirt to begin a 2019 stretch drive tradition following Confortos walk-off hit on Aug. 9. He didn't just pick up his second RBI in two games. And with that impression comes the curiosity over his arrival date. Find out more. Shes obsessing over all kinds of things. 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). When the Mets popped him with the 10th pick last year, I was shocked he didnt go before that, Casey said. Mike, who walked on at Penn State, hails from Altoona, where many of his relatives still live. LF Michael Conforto assigned to FSL South Division All-Stars. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Tell us all about your experience so far since making it up to the big team. While his father, Mike, was a linebacker at Penn State, his mother, Tracie, was an Olympic synchronized swimmer who took home two gold medals at the Los Angeles games in 1984 and a silver medal in Seoul in 1988. METS PROPSECT CONFORTO HAS TOUGHNESS TO SPARE, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Shortly thereafter, Smith appeared via Zoom and wept during an emotional press conference. Left shoulder dislocation. Join our linker program. The trip was memorable for Conforto, now the sweet-swinging rookie whose July promotion helped rejuvenate an anemic Mets offense. Under MLB rules, Kulpa should have called the pitch a strike. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images), FOLLOW THE DAILY NEWS SPORTS ON FACEBOOK. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. 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. The Jewish Vues | Brooklyn/Five Towns Edition | P.O. So Im happy to still have him as a role model and as a coach today. Yet while Conforto isnt prime Dave Parker or Ichiro Suzuki in right field, he has a knack for positioning himself to make terrific plays (like this one against the Orioles in September 2020), throws (like this one to cut down the Braves Abraham Almonte at the plate to preserve a 2-1 Mets win on July 28) and catches (like this one, potentially his last at Citi Field as a member of the Mets). "And he's a little bit nervous because he's having trouble remembering things.". Oftentimes, we have pretty good feel for who would be there. Do you have a blog? LF Michael Conforto assigned to Savannah Sand Gnats from Brooklyn Cyclones. The Mets' booth was disappointed the game ended on that play. All I can control is what I do on the field and the way I show up every day. Im so excited about this team. His rapid climb through the system has sparked the question of just how soon Conforto can help the big league club. Still, as mom points out, her son's injuries occurred while playing baseball. Men's Basketball Mar 8, 2022. He's doing it himself. San Francisco Giants signed free agent LF Michael Conforto. It was a refreshing change of pace considering most booths would have blindly backed their team. New York extended an $18.4 million qualifying offer in November to Conforto, who turned it down to test free agency. I was doing baseball, football, basketball.. "I was always sending him a text and trying to work on the psychological part of it," she said. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones. After his own football career ended WebMichael Conforto. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Conforto seemed poised to become a permanent fixture in the Mets' lineup in 2017, hitting .279/.384/.555, amassing 27 home runs by the end of August and making his first career All-Star team. "I always check up on them to see how they're doing in the fall.". In this case, we did not know, but we certainly were hopeful.. The game was not even three innings old and the Mets had five runs and seven hits, and never let up. Congratulations to you and the NY Mets for clinching! 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. My dad is a competitive guy. He also saw up close what football did to his dad, who has had seven knee surgeries, including a pair of knee replacements. Its a decision, and a dilemma and a player the Mets are thrilled to have. 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.". 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. On January 6, 2023, Conforto signed a two-year contract worth $36 million with the San Francisco Giants, containing an opt-out clause after the first season. [59] "They don't want to pitch around me and kind of just give me a free pass, so I think I'm getting more pitches in the zone, getting maybe a few more fastballs here and there.". "It's a little bit of a surreal feeling," the father said. New York Mets selected the contract of Michael Conforto from Binghamton Mets. The uncertainty surrounding him only increased when he failed to sign last winter, owing to offseason shoulder surgery. In just his second game with the Mets, Michael Conforto is already making an impact. Its not like he didnt know what he was doing. Michael, his supreme athletic genes never in question, grew up playing football and baseball. 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The Mets drafted him 10th overall in 2014, three picks after the Phillies selected Aaron Nola. 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. We sincerely route for each other. He admitted he didn't call it correctly: The guy was hit by the pitch in the strike zone. Binghamton Mets activated LF Michael Conforto from the temporarily inactive list. WebRated as the No. After his college graduation he and teammate Craig Coder moved to the Seattle area to try out for the Seahawks. "Joe would always tell us that you're never as good as you think you are when things are going well, and you're never as bad as you think you are when you're not performing very good," dad said. The father did the next best thing, getting an early flight Saturday, flying across the country with his girlfriend, Heather, his sister Carleen and brother-in-law Scott. Strained right hamstring. His .216 first-half average seemed so out of character that the Mets even considered sending him back to Triple-A. "This guy, there's no holes to him. Now that the Mets have remade their starting rotation with young guns, as Long Island native Steven Matz became the last of the heralded bunch to arrive in his spectacular big league debut last Sunday at Citi Field, they hope to infuse their terrible offense with fresh blood in the coming seasons. He broke an ankle sliding hard into a base during a Little League game. "LIKE" US HERE. Its not my call, all I can do is prepare myself and show up in New York and wherever Im at and show up with the right attitude and the right work ethic and my play on the field will speak for itself. in Seattle, WA Named to the 2015 Topps Rookie All-Star teamHad his contract selected on July 24 from Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern LeagueMade his major league debut on July 24 vs. Los Angeles-NLBecame the 1,000th Met in franchise history when he debutedWas 0-for-3 in his debut with an RBIHad nine home runs from August 3 through the end of the season, tied for the seventh-most among major league rookies over that spanBatted .291 (39-134) with 20 runs scored, 11 doubles, eight home runs and 18 RBI over his last 42 games dating to August 13Had six outfield assists, tied for the most in the NL by a rookie with Washington's Michael ATaylor, despite playing in 82 fewer gamesWent 4-for-4 with four runs scored in his second career game on July 25 vs. Los Angeles-NLCollected his first major league hit off Zach LeeBecame the first Met in franchise history to record a four-hit game within his first two career gamesWas the fifth player in the last 100 years to score four or more runs in one of his first two major league gamesDrove in a run in each of his first three career major league gamesDelivered an RBI double in the ninth inning on August 7 at Tampa Bay that tied the game and later scored the winning run in a 4-3 winHit his first ML home run on August 3 at Miami (off Tom Koehler)It was a three-run home run that gave the Mets the leadReached base safely in 15 straight games with an at-bat from August 15-September 2Batted .391 (18-46) with four doubles, four home runs and nine RBI during the on-base streakBatted a combined .297 (106-357) with 24 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and 54 RBI between St. Lucie (A) and Binghamton (AA)Was a three time Player of the Week in the minor leagues (two with St. Lucie and one with Binghamton)Named a Florida State League mid-season All-Star but did not participate in game due to promotion to Double-AParticipated in the SiriusXM Futures Game in CincinnatiStarted the game in leftfield and went 2-for-2 at the plateAlso threw out a runner at home plate. When Conforto joined the Mets, Curtis Granderson noticed an even-keel demeanor on the field the former All-Star attributes to high-level amateur experience. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. His other knee will be replaced next month. "I don't know what it is. Michael Conforto spent the first seven years of his career under the bright lights of Citi Field, dealing with all of the scrutiny that comes with playing for the Mets. As a Boras client and the Mets player rep as well as a big-name free agent one tier below the Scherzers, Seagers and Marcus Semiens of the world Conforto is a prime candidate to wait out a potentially cold market until he gets what he and Boras believe to be fair market value. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News). After a groundout by James McCann, the Mets hit two straight singles. Even the team's broadcasters thought Conforto should have been ruled out on the play. Congrats for letting it fly. The umpires reviewed the play, but allowed it to stand. But the 22-year-old leftfielder is, after all, the son of a Penn State linebacker. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. He was the name that popped up into my head. ", No, the Phillies are not terrible, tank you very much. But wait, before the umpire could signal for the strikeout, Conforto turned back to argue he got hit with the pitch. After beginning this year as the Mets' No. All Rights Reserved. In the same player pool, his on-base percentage (.364) ranks 12th, he hit the 15th-most home runs (111) and his 127 OPS+ was tied for 11th with Mitch Haniger. 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. "It was nice of him to wait for me," Michael Conforto, the father, said. He makes a lot of solid contact. Hes able to go out there and lay off some tough pitches, and then whenever he gets a good pitch to hit, he puts a good swing on it. Scooter, Forto are nicknames for Michael Conforto. The Mets entered the bottom of the ninth trailing 2-1, but Jeff McNeil quickly evened the score with a leadoff home run. I knew the criticisms, I had heard about them and the coaches here talked to me about it. I was an athlete.. College: Oregon State. "I'm being protected by one of the best hitters in the game," Conforto said. "I've always had like kind of a special place [in my heart] for Penn State," said Michael, whose Mets open the NL division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Michael Conforto may have stuck his elbow out over the plate to win the game. Conforto was selected by the Mets in the first-round of the 2014 MLB draft out of Oregon State University. He's hitting .304 in the third hole with four homers and 15 RBIs. "Reality is somewhere in between, and I think it's kind of helped him to not get caught up too much in the highs or the lows. GAME 30 Penn State: Hanging on a Heart Attack. She obsessed over it. I don't do that now because now he's an adult. New York Mets activated RF Michael Conforto from the 10-day injured list. Though the younger Coder never made the NFL, he and Conforto opened a successful chain of gyms in the Pacific Northwest. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets loses his bat against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field on May 12, 2021 in New York City. The fact that people are looking for lefty bats makes him even more appealing.. The innings passed, the hits kept piling up, and the old linebacker watched it all unfold, and his quiet pride was palpable. vs. LAD 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Conforto grew up on tales of the late 1970s Nittany Lions and their trips to the Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls. Michael Conforto's rise helped by gold medal mom and bowl 2023 Oregon State Athletics. The umpire awarded Conforto with the base, and the Mets won on a walk-off hit-by-pitch. I think the Mets have really liked my ability to get on base. 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. He was good enough to go to Oregon State and start as a freshman. Relaxed aggression, smart intensity. She always said she wasnt the most talented, but she worked the hardest. He played quarterback and safety for Redmond Senior High School, and only at the end of his junior year, he said, did he focus on baseball he played shortstop at Redmond. Conforto, 29, spent the first seven years of his career with the New York Mets. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. ", The elder Conforto was never a starter but played on two teams that finished among the top five in the nation, in 1977 and 1978. Fast track. They were five rows behind home plate Saturday night, in David Wright's seats, taking in a thoroughly remarkable Game 2 of Michael the Met's big-league career one in which the most anemic offense on earth morphed into the '27 Yankees, spanking out 21 hits, including home runs from one of the newest Mets, Kelly Johnson, and Daniel Murphy and two from Lucas Duda. What was the most important thing you learned in the minors? The pair of athletes married in 1985, and Michael was born in 1993. His current contract terms are 2 yrs/$36M (23-24). 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. Many thanks to him. He played in the Little League World Series (2004), College World Series (2013) and major league World Series (2015), a feat accomplished by just two others, Ed Vosberg and Jason Varitek. "I can't wait to see him.". He talked about one of his favorite moments in his son's career, when he was a star for Oregon State and hit a grand slam against archrival Oregon, the ball landing on a building far over the right center-field fence. He made a goal-line stop to force the opposition to settle for a field goal, swinging the game's momentum. Im the guy thats going to drive in runs. 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. Rise of Michael Conforto: More advanced than any hitter in minors Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. bac2therac; Mar 6, 2022; Men's Basketball; Replies 35 Views 1K. first round (No. 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. This guys a warrior.. Huge congratulations to Michael Conforto from two St. Lucie Mets season ticket holders. Your Rookie Season. One coach for a regular Mets opponent said he asked his front office what they were watching when they continually presented him with advance scouting reports that identified Conforto as a minus-defender. In That was kind of the attitude I took every day when I was at Oregon State.. You've got a gift from God. STAT TO KNOWFrom 2017 to 2021, Conforto's 308 walks ranked ninth among outfielders (minimum 200 games). A series of debilitating knee injuries limited his potential and kept him in the trainers' room for much of his senior season in '78. That wont be necessary, but its going to be a while before we find out just how many millions and how many years Conforto gets and from whom hell get them. 20,963rd in major league history) The father knows about such hits, having been a short-yardage inside linebacker at Penn State, all 5-11, 220 pounds of him, his teammates including Matt Millen, Jimmy Cefalo, Chuck Fusina, Matt Suhey and ex-Jet Lance Mehl. All rights reserved. I have put work in with them (coaches) and the best time to do it is in batting practice so you can get live reads off the bat. Through 30 games at Binghamton (from where the Mets could move their affiliate to Wilmington, Del., next season), Conforto owns a stellar .327/.411/.522 slash line. I might ask him to move out here or something.". 396. As he grew older, Conforto recalls falling down a rabbit hole of YouTube videos, watching his mother swim. 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). I actually got to see him early on his sophomore year. "He just seems more comfortable, more confident," Wright said. That's precisely what the Marlins tried to do. Hes been a professional hitter, Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez said. Father: Mike Conforto, played linebacker at Penn State under Joe Paterno. Known then as Tracie Ruiz, she won gold medals in solo and duet synchronized swimming at the 1984 Olympics and a solo silver four years later. Mike Conforto, a Nittany Lions linebacker in the mid-1970s, set up the visit through former assistant coach Fran Ganter, now a Penn State associate athletic director. 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. That doesn't mean Conforto will get off scot-free. Name: Michael Conforto Age: 22 (March 1, 1993) Birthplace: Woodlinville, WA Bats/Throws: L/R Ht: 6 1 Wt: 211. 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. Craig's older brother, Ron, played on their offensive line. WebFullname: Michael Thomas Conforto. 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. pic.twitter.com/wUXncHd4t1, USA Synchro (@USASynchro) September 30, 2014, I was a football guy first because of my dad, Michael Conforto said. He was my football coach. I could swing the bat hard, and I could throw pretty well. The field last night was Citi, and his son had just gone 4-for-4 in his second big-league game. Podcast: Early hitting leaders facts or flukes? Conforto has collected 15.7 WAR per Baseball-Reference.com, which doesnt even rank among the top 24 in Mets history. "This kid can hit. OF Michael Conforto assigned to New York Mets. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Kulpa admitted as much following the contest. Let him get his at-bats.. You can't pitch him a certain way. 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. Conforto made it back for the second week of the 2018 season and hit .250 with 61 homers, 174 RBIs and an OPS+ of 125 tied for 29th in the bigs with, among others, future Mets teammate Francisco Lindor and fellow future 2021-22 free agent Nick Castellanos while playing in 304 of the Mets 324 games from 2018-19. The Giants' spring training win Sunday marked Michael Conforto's first appearance in a Michael Conforto had a .255 average over his career. The mindset his parents imbued: Work hard, have a competitive edge on the field, and don't let anyone have a mental edge over you. 10 overall) of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Oregon State University signed with the Mets on June 19, 2014 NY Mets Uniform #30ranked the No. As a kid, Michael had designs on playing for the Nittany Lions. So Ive taken that with me. Maybe he was raw in comparison to the high school kids getting drafted, the Mets executive said. Some people don't. "Doesn't take long to be yesterday's news," he said. Conforto's pedigree is much more unusual in baseball. San Francisco Giants activated LF Michael Conforto. Did a quick google search and found his signature on a statement supporting Paterno. His WAR since 2017, his first full season in the majors, is 13.0, which ranks 61st in the majors among position players. Maybe it's just that it calms me a little bit. While Boras predictably laid it on thick about Conforto calling him the king of diamonds as well as the king of Queens (someone alert Kevin James and Jacob deGrom) before declaring Conforto is the ace of many general managers hearts, his less boisterous statements spoke to how layered and fascinating the free agent case is for Conforto. I looked at him as a guy who had a real good chance of being a high pick as a junior.. Im from Seattle, so he was always who I tried to look like when I was swinging the bat. Perfect Game USA rates him as the No. A history of the Sports Reference Sponsorship System. Binghamton Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the temporarily inactive list. I think thats whats made him successful to this point.. In slow motion, it definitely looks like Conforto deliberately stuck out his elbow so he would get hit by the pitch. New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2018. The Mets' game ended in controversy Thursday after Conforto appeared to lean into a pitch for a walk-off hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded. Data Provided By July 24, 2015 A three-sport athlete at Redmond High School outside Seattle, he played quarterback for the Mustangs. Michael the father joked about how the acquisition of Juan Uribe and Johnson makes his son only the third-newest Met position player. At his best, Conforto has often looked like a potential $200 million player, but through no fault of his own, hes yet to have a full season at that level. WebView Mike Confortos profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. Conforto, whose Dad played college football at Penn State and whose Mom was an Olympic swimmer, has always carried himself with a maturity and self-awareness beyond his years. NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami [+] Marlins during a game at Citi Field on September 2, 2021 in New York City. But by his senior year, he decided his body now 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds was better suited to baseball. Conforto, who hit .345 with seven home runs and 56 RBIs this year, is not considered major league-ready but could be closer to the big leagues than anyone else Somebody asked me the other day if Ive seen anybody thats impressed me, a scout said, on the condition of anonymity. OF Michael Conforto assigned to USA National Team. I had a feeling he was going to be a pretty good athlete, so we talked more about how to be a good teammate, Mike Conforto said, to help everyone around you be better and not get overly focused on yourself., Said Tracie Ruiz of her son: Hes the type of kid that will study a pitcher, and he will try to outthink and outsmart them while theyre trying to outsmart him., You could put him in a keg and drop down Niagara Falls, and hes coming out, Casey said of his former player. A Washington Post story off the game described him as "immovable." The elder Michael Conforto misses his son's big-league debut but gets to see his breakout game. Michael Conforto, the Mets' top prospect who's been tearing up Double-A and looks on the verge of making his big league debut, was then standing on first base. When his son ran across the diamond to left field to start the game, that's when it truly hit him: Conforto's father says his son tends to play better when he's in the stands. 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