Bo Bichette got a tip from a hitter he’s ‘always respected’ as he tries to rescue his disastrous Mets start
Bo Bichette received advice from J.D. Martinez as he seeks to improve his performance with the Mets. Martinez suggested that Bichette focus on his lower body mechanics to enhance his plate approach. Bichette acknowledged that this adjustment could help him see the ball better and improve his overall game.
- ▪Bo Bichette hit a two-run home run against the Nationals on May 19, 2026.
- ▪J.D. Martinez, recently hired by the Mets as a special assistant, provided Bichette with tips on his hitting technique.
- ▪Bichette believes that focusing on his legs will help him stay balanced and improve his performance at the plate.
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inside the mets Bo Bichette got a tip from a hitter he’s ‘always respected’ as he tries to rescue his disastrous Mets start By Mike Puma Published May 22, 2026, 6:40 a.m. ET Bo Bichette hits a two-run home run against the Nationals on May 19, 2026. AP Photo/John McDonnell Bo Bichette had an old friend looking for him last week as the Mets prepared for the Subway Series. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. Sign up Now J.D. Martinez, hired last month by the Mets as a special assistant, found Bichette in the home clubhouse at Citi Field before a game and shared a few thoughts with Bichette on the slumping infielder’s plate approach.
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