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 good enough to go to Oregon State and start as a freshman. Mother: Tracie Ruiz-Conforto, won two gold medals in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles in synchronized swimming, then a silver four years later in Seoul, South Korea. You may opt-out by. But he missed five weeks with a hamstring injury this year, when he was batting under .200 as late as Aug. 5 and didnt lift his average above .230 for good until the penultimate day of the season. He wasnt afraid to get in my face, but he always built me back up in the best way. The Mets want Conforto to be a major piece of a team that starts a new trend the other way. vs. LAD 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Michael Conforto is on Instagram at mconforto8. Nacido: 3/01/1993 en Seattle, WA. I actually got to see him early on his sophomore year. 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. Michael Conforto may have stuck his elbow out over the plate to win the game. Fast track. When the Mets popped him with the 10th pick last year, I was shocked he didnt go before that, Casey said. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News). Conforto, 29, spent the first seven years of his career with the New York Mets. Nickname: Forto. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We've received your submission. Consistency is huge. The player ultimately dictates that to us. Your Rookie Season. "I talked about blocking everything else out completely blocking everything out, scouts, really focusing on beating the pitcher. Did a quick google search and found his signature on a statement supporting Paterno. That was kind of the attitude I took every day when I was at Oregon State.. Conforto's father says his son tends to play better when he's in the stands. 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). What position Two days ago, Michael Conforto the left fielder was in Trenton with the Binghamton Mets, his call-up so hastily arranged that his father could not get to Citi Field from his home in Redmond, Wash. for Michael the son's major-league debut Friday night. The Mets' booth was disappointed the game ended on that play. The umpires reviewed the play, but allowed it to stand. 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. 20,963rd in major league history) MLB rules also state if a player gets hit by a ball in the strike zone, that pitch should be ruled a strike. Mike Conforto met Tracie after he and Penn State teammate Craig Coder moved to the Puget Sound area following graduation. "There is so many things involved to get there and to be able to consistently perform and have the right mental makeup, too, to handle everything. 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. So Im happy to still have him as a role model and as a coach today. We were very pleased. 5 is coming up in November. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Binghamton Mets from St. Lucie Mets. Somebody asked me the other day if Ive seen anybody thats impressed me, a scout said, on the condition of anonymity. "He's got friends who played in the NFL who are now kind of starting to feel the effects of all that, all the collisions," the younger Conforto said. The next day, Conforto worked with the Marlins Miguel Rojas and Lewis Brinson to coordinate a protest in which the reserves and bench staff from both teams stood alongside their respective baselines as the Mets starting lineup and Brinson, the Marlins leadoff batter, took the field for 42 seconds before walking off the field. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). And that left-handed swingConforto might not quite be Will Clark, but when hes rolling and spraying the ball to all fields, its hard not to envision him as a franchise player capable of anchoring the middle of a lineup well into the back half of this decade. LF Michael Conforto assigned to New York Mets. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones. 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. Conforto grew up on tales of the late 1970s Nittany Lions and their trips to the Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls. Im extremely excited! Still, Long almost immediately noticed a hitting flaw Conforto was striding toward third base, making it almost impossible to get solid contact on inside pitches. The uncertainty surrounding him only increased when he failed to sign last winter, owing to offseason shoulder surgery. Its just something that I had to work on, I had to be out there everyday playing and its incredible what hard work can do for you. That procedure, performed in January 2022, kept him out for the entire season, and it remains to be seen how a year away will impact his ability to contribute in 2023. 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. Chose Oregon State because of "it's a great program with great coaches and a great school. Now, I don't do that now. 6 player in Washington and 211th He's doing it himself. He has a unique athletic pedigreePlenty of big leaguers were raised by athletes themselves -- just ask the Blue Jays, who field lineups with three second-generation players, the sons of incredibly successful Major Leaguers. Positions: Leftfielder, Rightfielder and Centerfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1, 215lb (185cm, 97kg) . I was raw, Conforto said. He could have taken another path. 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 love my teammates and theyve made me feel very welcome. Apodo: Forto. 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. Boras also pointed out Confortos rare Triple Crown hes played in the Little League World Series, the College World Series and the actual World Series and said I think everybody understands who, really, Michael is and what he means both in leadership to teams (and performance).. 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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. "I'm being protected by one of the best hitters in the game," Conforto said. His father was his football coach. New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 10-day injured list. His .216 first-half average seemed so out of character that the Mets even considered sending him back to Triple-A. I think thats whats made him successful to this point.. In his time in New York, Conforto made an All-Star team (2017), smacked 132 home runs and hit .333 with two homers in his only World Series appearance as a 22-year-old in 2015. He makes a lot of solid contact. "It's a little bit of a surreal feeling," the father said. But the 22-year-old leftfielder is, after all, the son of a Penn State linebacker. "I don't know what it is. Fast track. Getting myself into the right position to throw was a big thing for me that helped me start throwing guys out and be more accurate. Left hamstring tightness. New York Mets optioned LF Michael Conforto to Las Vegas 51s. Given Conforto's success, mom has even lightened up on the motivational messages. Michael Conforto was born on March 1, 1993. Just heArd on the radio that Mike Conforto Sr played linebacker at PSU. ", No, the Phillies are not terrible, tank you very much. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Savannah Sand Gnats from Brooklyn Cyclones. "You remember all those times on all those fields when he was five and six years old," the father said. Conforto has collected 15.7 WAR per Baseball-Reference.com, which doesnt even rank among the top 24 in Mets history. RUPete. He's hitting .304 in the third hole with four homers and 15 RBIs. 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. Favorite Ball Player Growing Up: King Griffey Jr. Hes been my idol ever since I was growing up. New York Mets placed RF Michael Conforto on the 10-day injured list. "I can't wait to see him.". 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. He was the name that popped up into my head. After his college graduation he and teammate Craig Coder moved to the Seattle area to try out for the Seahawks. 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. The Mets optimism about the player only has increased since they procured Conforto for a $2,970,800 signing bonus. Trade him! Javascript is required for the selection of a player. 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. Do you have a sports website? 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. He made a goal-line stop to force the opposition to settle for a field goal, swinging the game's momentum. bac2therac; Mar 6, 2022; Men's Basketball; Replies 35 Views 1K. Left shoulder dislocation. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. METS PROPSECT CONFORTO HAS TOUGHNESS TO SPARE, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. WebView Mike Confortos profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. His other knee will be replaced next month. (March 1, 1993) Birthplace: Woodlinville, WA Bats/Throws: L/R Ht: 6 1 Wt: 211, Signed with the Mets: on July 11, 2014, receiving a $2,970,800 signing bonus, Bio: Selected by the New York Mets in the. 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. Im kind of speechless. The 23-year-old outfielder's dad also provides guidance. "All the games he's been to this year, I've played really well," Michael the Met said of his father. Now it's more like I'll text him and say, 'You've got a gift. New York Mets sent LF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2018. 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. 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. The Giants' spring training win Sunday marked Michael Conforto's first appearance in a Shortly thereafter, Smith appeared via Zoom and wept during an emotional press conference. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Yankees' options for left field continue to dwindle, Ex-Mets star headed to Giants after missing 2022 season, Who will be the Yankees' left fielder? He had a streak of doubles in six straight games, tying the club record. Thats what she does now. Heres what you need to know about Conforto: FAST FACTSBirthdate: March 1, 1993 (Age 30 in 2023)Primary position: OFHeight/weight: 6-foot-1, 215 lbs.Bats/throws: Left/rightPlace of birth: SeattleSchool(s): Redmond (Wash.) HS; Oregon StateDrafted: 1st round (10th), 2014, by MetsMLB debut: July 24, 2015Qualifying offer: Received one in '21; declined, THE NUMBERS2021: .232/.344/.384 (101 OPS+), 14 HR, 0.9 WAR* in 125 GCareer: .255/.356/.468 (124 OPS+), 132 HR, 15.7 WAR in 757 G*Per Baseball-Reference; did not play in 2022. The innings passed, the hits kept piling up, and the old linebacker watched it all unfold, and his quiet pride was palpable. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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. I don't do that now because now he's an adult. Mike, who walked on at Penn State, hails from Altoona, where many of his relatives still live. us. Everything has been perfect since Ive come up. High School: Redmond HS (Redmond, WA), School: Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR), Debut: The son agreed, and a little while after giving his team all manner of comfort and support, Michael Conforto the son talked about "really, really special" it was to have his first four big-league hits in front of his father. "Doesn't take long to be yesterday's news," he said. If the play looked bizarre in real time, well, that's because something else may have been going on. 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 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. A series of debilitating knee injuries limited his potential and kept him in the trainers' room for much of his senior season in '78. "He just seems more comfortable, more confident," Wright said. Michael Conforto has a sister, Jacqueline, who played soccer at Azusa Pacific University. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Nombre Completo: Michael Thomas Conforto. Mike has 1 job listed on their profile. 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. In this case, we did not know, but we certainly were hopeful.. 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 Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. After a groundout by James McCann, the Mets hit two straight singles. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. New York Mets sent OF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. Perfect Game USA rates him as the No. 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. Maybe he was raw in comparison to the high school kids getting drafted, the Mets executive said. I was doing baseball, football, basketball.. "Offensively, he's scary," Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez said. Regarding his educational background, Michael Conforto attended Redmond High School in Redmond, Washington where he was on both the football and baseball "LIKE" US HERE. Upon graduating in 1979, he packed up his belongings and moved West with his roommate, Craig Coder, who wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Ron, an offensive lineman with the Seattle Seahawks. Posted by Mark Wogenrich at 12:21:39 PM on June 17, 2013. In order to take action, MLB would have to review the play and determine Conforto deliberately stuck out his elbow to get hit. Michael Conforto has a prestigious pedigree and already a multitude of accomplishments. He'll just kind of fall back into it. "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. Manager Don Mattingly was furious about the call, and argued with the umpires over the ruling. "Michael was able to stay, which is a testament to how strong he is mentally and how talented he is physically.". Ill put it that way, DePodesta said. Just over a month into his stay at Double-A Binghamton, less than a year since his professional debut, the lefty-hitting left fielder has made the sort of impression reserved for the games most touted prospects. A guy that doesnt get himself out on pitches Just be a middle of the order guy that helps the team win. It overlooks his personal history which, if anything, makes the Mets prospects rise even more impressive. Sure, he hails from Pac-12 country. 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.". 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. Michael, his supreme athletic genes never in question, grew up playing football and baseball. He's a man. Having watched you it seems like you have worked on your defense and throwing while improving both. So Ive taken that with me. If Conforto was hoping to get some help from the Mets' broadcasting booth, that wasn't going to happen. San Francisco Giants activated LF Michael Conforto. QUESTION MARKBetween a strained hamstring and some uncharacteristic struggles at the plate in 2021, Conforto did not exactly soar into free agency on a high note. Draft: 2014, New York Mets, Ronda: 1, Seleccin It's unclear whether MLB will do anything to punish Conforto or the Mets for the play. 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. New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will do whatever it takes to win games even if it requires some slight rule breaking. As a freshman at Oregon State, he fouled a pitch off his right shin during batting practice before a game against Stanford. Sometimes youll have a rough patch and youll start to think you need to change a lot of things, but, like I said before, sticking with that routine and being consistent, I think that goes a long way in not freaking out or panicking when things arent going so well How do you view your role on the big league team? As a professional, since his debut last July 19 for Class-A Brooklyn, hes at .311/.384/.472. Data Provided By Some people don't. And I think he's going to be one of those guys who's going to keep getting better and better.". The widely held industry view of Michael Conforto transcends where he plays and for whom he works. WebRated as the No. Binghamton Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the temporarily inactive list. With the teams set to play two more games in the series, it wouldn't be a huge shock to see Conforto get hit again before the weekend is over. Find out more. The Jewish Vues | Brooklyn/Five Towns Edition | P.O. Craig's older brother, Ron, played on their offensive line. A decade before he began a promising professional baseball career with the New York Mets, Michael Conforto was afforded a lens into his father's athletic past. But on Aug. 24, Conforto suffered a freak injury, dislocating and tearing the posterior capsule in his left shoulder on a swing. Penn State president offers vision for the future on same day DEIB dashboard is released. "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. New York Mets recalled Michael Conforto from Las Vegas 51s. Its been a dream. Confortos most impressive act of maturity and leadership occurred Aug. 26-27, 2020. The other was Wright in 2006It's the 10th time a Mets player has posted a 20 homer season at age 24 or youngerIs the first Mets outfielder since Darryl Strawberry to have multiple 10 or more home run seasons through age 24Had four multi-homer games (all from the leadoff spot) with his last multi-homer game coming July 28 at SeattleIs the first Met in team history to record four multi-homer games from the leadoff spot in a single seasonHas five career multi-homer games overall (also Game 4 of the 2015 World Series)His six leadoff homers were tied for most in the NL and tied for third-most in the majorsHis six leadoff homers were tied for third-most for a single-season in Mets history with Jos Reyes (2006)Had nine first-inning homers, tied for the sixth-most in the major leaguesHit his first career leadoff homer on April 21 vs. Washington (off Tanner Roark)Went 3-4 with two homers and a career-high four RBI on May 23 vs. San DiegoDrove in three of his four runs in the first inningAccording to Elias, was the first Met to have three RBI from the leadoff spot in the first inning in team historyWas also the first player in Mets history to hit a leadoff homer in the first inning and get an RBI hit later that inningOnly four other players in the last 30 seasons have hit a home run to lead off the first inning and had an RBI hit later in the inningEric Young did so for Colorado in 1996, Ryan Christenson for Oakland in 2000, Curtis Granderson for Detroit in 2006 and Ian Kinsler for Detroit in 2016Research courtesy of EliasRanked among the NL league leaders in May in the following categories (min. 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