Harrison Bader showing pop at plate at opportune time for Mets

 

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Mets knew what they were receiving in the outfield from Harrison Bader, but the surprise might be the respectable production he’s brought offensively.

 

 

After two straight subpar offensive seasons, Bader is healthy and among the Mets players enjoying a strong June.

 

 

Bader entered Tuesday’s play with a .282/.295/.538 slash line for the month with two homers and 10 RBIs.

 

 

Overall he owned a .712 OPS for this season, and he’s continued to bring Gold Glove caliber defense to center field.

 

 

“It all starts with one thing, and that’s health and being available,” said Bader, who appeared in just 98 games last season with the Yankees and Reds. “Last season was more challenging for me because I had never experienced an injury like I did, but I went through [surgery], and everything in this game is a response, so I am just doing my best to go out there and be effective on all sides of the baseball.”