Are the Stats WRONG About Carson Benge’s Rookie of the Year Case?

Carson Benge has surged into the National League Rookie of the Year conversation, but are the publicly available stats telling the full story?

Andy Martino breaks down Benge’s case, why defensive metrics and WAR may undersell his impact, and how his elite arm and all-around game compare with the other top rookies in the race. Plus, Andy looks at Nolan McLain’s Rookie of the Year resume and why the Mets have plenty to be excited about regardless of who takes home the award Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices