How Francisco Alvarez became the 2023 Mets' best story - ESPN
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates executed a double steal against New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez, with Ke'Bryan Hayes taking third base and Ji Hwan Bae swiping second. After Alvarez made the unconventional decision to throw to second base instead of third, Mets manager Buck Showalter asked catching instructor Glenn Sherlock to pick Alvarez's brain about what was behind the decision.


