Nacido: 3/01/1993 en Seattle, WA. His father, Mike is an Italian American who played inside linebacker at Penn State. 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We've received your submission. "It was nice of him to wait for me," Michael Conforto, the father, said. The player ultimately dictates that to us. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. The Giants' spring training win Sunday marked Michael Conforto's first appearance in a All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Hes lit a fire under me a few times when I needed it. "But I said the moment I dove into the pool, all of that went away and everything became automatic pilot and then I had the adrenaline to take it a step higher.". But by his senior year, he decided his body now 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds was better suited to baseball. Even the team's broadcasters thought Conforto should But Confortos words and actions in September especially a red-eyed press conference following the Mets home finale Sept. 30 made it clear he was ready to test free agency and prepared to leave New York. "Some people have it. They quickly came to their senses and instead opened a gym, where Mike met his now ex-wife and Michael's mother, Tracie Ruiz, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in synchronized swimming at the 1984 Olympics. He drove home 71 runs as a freshman, and the next two seasons, Conforto won Pac-12 Player of the Year honors. The Paterno family, members of Penn State's board of trustees and faculty and former players and coaches filed their suit last month alleging unlawful conduct by the That doesn't mean Conforto will get off scot-free. "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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Shortly thereafter, Smith appeared via Zoom and wept during an emotional press conference. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Binghamton Mets from St. Lucie Mets. New York Mets sent LF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets. Still, as mom points out, her son's injuries occurred while playing baseball. New York Mets sent OF Michael Conforto on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets. I just spoke to umpire Ron Kulpa as a pool reporter. Now that the Mets have remade their starting rotation with young guns, as Long Island native Steven Matz became the last of the heralded bunch to arrive in his spectacular big league debut last Sunday at Citi Field, they hope to infuse their terrible offense with fresh blood in the coming seasons. Michael Conforto had 132 home runs over his career. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images), FOLLOW THE DAILY NEWS SPORTS ON FACEBOOK. "I can't wait to see him.". The trip was memorable for Conforto, now the sweet-swinging rookie whose July promotion helped rejuvenate an anemic Mets offense. New York Mets placed RF Michael Conforto on the 10-day injured list. I could swing the bat hard, and I could throw pretty well. "I always check up on them to see how they're doing in the fall.". 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. Even the team's broadcasters thought Conforto should have been ruled out on the play. The Marlins are likely furious about the loss. In 2017, Conforto made the All-Star team and hit .279 with 27 homers, 68 RBIs and an OPS+ of 148 before suffering what was initially feared to be a career-altering dislocated left shoulder. 18. It's unclear whether MLB will do anything to punish Conforto or the Mets for the play. LF Michael Conforto assigned to FSL South Division All-Stars. Conforto, who hit .345 with seven home runs and 56 RBIs this year, is not considered major league-ready but could be closer to the big leagues than anyone else "This guy, there's no holes to him. I think the Mets have really liked my ability to get on base. 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. Though the younger Coder never made the NFL, he and Conforto opened a successful chain of gyms in the Pacific Northwest. 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. OF Michael Conforto assigned to New York Mets. 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. Huge congratulations to Michael Conforto from two St. Lucie Mets season ticket holders. You may opt-out by. New York Mets activated LF Michael Conforto from the 10 day injured list. Name: Michael Conforto Age: 22 (March 1, 1993) Birthplace: Woodlinville, WA Bats/Throws: L/R Ht: 6 1 Wt: 211. 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? Two innings later, Conforto drilled a double to the center-field wall, and followed with a single to left in the sixth. Michael Conforto was born in Seattle, WA. Shes doing all kinds of stuff. A Washington Post story off the game described him as "immovable." She always preached that to me. in Seattle, WA And his B material, and his C material, and whatever letter much deeper into the alphabet you want to use to describe material such as delivering Homer Simpson-esque puns to describe Max Scherzers free agency (A material would have been Boras singing quite accurately as it would have turned out Teams that dont want to pay $100 million musnt tooooouch) and offering a malapropism mashup of Bob Seger and rock analogies to describe Corey Seager. Hes been a professional hitter, Binghamton manager Pedro Lopez said. Binghamton Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the temporarily inactive list. This guys a warrior.. BINGHAMTON Haggard town, run-down ballpark. Michael Conforto had 650 hits over his career. All Rights Reserved. The Mets' game ended in controversy Thursday after Conforto appeared to lean into a pitch for a walk-off hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded. He's a man. New York Mets selected the contract of Michael Conforto from Binghamton Mets. He makes a lot of solid contact. More than 325 former Penn State football players have joined in support of a recent lawsuit filed against the NCAA. pic.twitter.com/wUXncHd4t1, USA Synchro (@USASynchro) September 30, 2014, I was a football guy first because of my dad, Michael Conforto said. Posted by Mark Wogenrich at 12:21:39 PM on June 17, 2013. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Binghamton Mets activated LF Michael Conforto from the temporarily inactive list. But hes certainly done very well in the short time weve had him., I could see it happening, but I wouldnt want to see it, the first scout said. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "And he's a little bit nervous because he's having trouble remembering things.". It overlooks his personal history which, if anything, makes the Mets prospects rise even more impressive. Now it's more like I'll text him and say, 'You've got a gift. He, as much as anyone, knows the difficulty of making it in elite athletics. Somebody asked me the other day if Ive seen anybody thats impressed me, a scout said, on the condition of anonymity. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Rated as the No. first round (No. He was a good fit for Michael.. Alongside his 4-for-4 and his five trips on base, he had two doubles, four runs, a nice running catch in left field, and oh yes, a batting average of .571. bac2therac; Mar 6, 2022; Men's Basketball; Replies 35 Views 1K. "It's a little bit of a surreal feeling," the father said. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. A three-sport athlete at Redmond High School outside Seattle, he played quarterback for the Mustangs. Conforto's pedigree is much more unusual in baseball. "I'm being protected by one of the best hitters in the game," Conforto said. He was hit by a pitch above an eye during a youth game, sending him to an emergency room and leaving a small hairless area in his right eyebrow that remains visible. Michael the father joked about how the acquisition of Juan Uribe and Johnson makes his son only the third-newest Met position player. Michael Conforto's rise helped by gold medal mom and bowl 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. "This kid can hit. Born: If the play looked bizarre in real time, well, that's because something else may have been going on. He has undergone four ACL reconstructions. And just what is the value of a player whose advanced metrics do not match up to the eye test? Free Agent: 2025, More Michael Conforto Pages at Baseball Reference. Michael the father has had four knee surgeries, and No. What position I have put work in with them (coaches) and the best time to do it is in batting practice so you can get live reads off the bat. Conforto was selected by the Mets in the first-round of the 2014 MLB draft out of Oregon State University. Michael played quarterback and safety up until his senior year of high school and was talented enough to garner interest from Washington, Idaho, and several Ivy League schools. To appreciate how he wound up at Jacoby Ellsburys alma mater (Conforto met the Yankees outfielder a couple of times on campus), you first must know about Confortos family tree. Trade him! WebView Mike Confortos profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. He wasnt afraid to get in my face, but he always built me back up in the best way. He's always hit.". After his college graduation he and teammate Craig Coder moved to the Seattle area to try out for the Seahawks. Offense-deprived organization. LF Michael Conforto assigned to Savannah Sand Gnats from Brooklyn Cyclones. 2023 Oregon State Athletics. Made his first Opening Day rosterWas with New York from Opening Day-June 25, July 18-August 12 and from September 1-end of the seasonHit a career-high 12 homersSeven of his 12 home runs either gave the Mets the lead or tied the gameHad 17 home runs through his first 100 games as a Met, tied for the third-most in team history behind Darryl Strawberry (22) and David Wright (20)Batted .365 (27-74) with 11 doubles, four home runs, 18 RBI and 15 runs scored in 21 games during AprilHit .174 (40-230) with 10 doubles, eight home runs, 24 RBI and 23 runs scored in 88 games from May through the remainder of the seasonHad six consecutive games with a double from April 24-30, tying a franchise record by Joe Christopher from August 14-18, 1964..Had a career-best 17 game on base streak from April 10-30Batted .377 (23-61) with a .443 OBPHit a three-run homer on Sept. 23 vs. Philadelphia, his first since going deep on August 7 at DetroitFinished the game 2-3 with three RBI, matching a career-high (fifth time)Over his final 12 games dating to Sept. 18, Conforto went 7-23 (.304) with two doubles, one homer, eight RBI and six runs scoredHit .422 (54-128) with eight doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 28 RBI and 30 runs scored in 33 games with Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. Many thanks to him. A series of debilitating knee injuries limited his potential and kept him in the trainers' room for much of his senior season in '78. Lopez credited Conforto with the sort of toughness that allows him to shake off in-game failure and still put together good at-bats. Conforto put together a superstar-caliber season during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, when he hit .322 with nine homers, 31 RBIs and an OPS+ of 154. In Reference to New York Mets placed LF Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2018. "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. "It really is a tough road regardless of how much talent you have," Mike Conforto said. Conforto grew up on tales of the late 1970s Nittany Lions and their trips to the Gator, Fiesta and Sugar Bowls. I was all sports. Michael Conforto was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (10th) of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). Did a quick google search and found his signature on a statement supporting Paterno. New York Mets signed OF Michael Conforto. In In just his second game with the Mets, Michael Conforto is already making an impact. "You remember all those times on all those fields when he was five and six years old," the father said. His other knee will be replaced next month. The Mets optimism about the player only has increased since they procured Conforto for a $2,970,800 signing bonus. All I can control is what I do on the field and the way I show up every day. His rapid climb through the system has sparked the question of just how soon Conforto can help the big league club. Mike has 1 job listed on their profile. New York Mets optioned LF Michael Conforto to Las Vegas 51s. I think youll all know what I mean when I say: this is the most Mets way for the Marlins to ever lose pic.twitter.com/BWJKjZhInW. But he has struggled in his small sampling against big league lefties, hitting .188. San Francisco Giants activated LF Michael Conforto. Just heArd on the radio that Mike Conforto Sr played linebacker at PSU. In the last two seasons, is tied for seventh among NL outfielders with 61 home runs, seventh with 174 RBI and fourth with 168 walks. Collided with Robinson Can in the outfield on May 16 at Washington and left the gameWas placed on the 7-Day IL the following day with a concussion. 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. Given Conforto's success, mom has even lightened up on the motivational messages. Mets captain David Wright thinks three months of big-league play last year have made the difference. Known then as Tracie Ruiz, she won gold medals in solo and duet synchronized swimming at the 1984 Olympics and a solo silver four years later. In slow motion, it definitely looks like Conforto deliberately stuck out his elbow so he would get hit by the pitch. Conforto hit the open market when he declined the Mets qualifying offer, which would have guaranteed him $18.4 million and a chance to rebuild his value after a down 2021 in which he needed a strong September to finish with middling overall numbers (.232 with 14 homers, 55 RBIs and an OPS+ of 101, one percent above league average). The 23-year-old outfielder's dad also provides guidance. "I told him that when I would walk out to compete, sometimes I would get so nervous that my hands would go numb," she recalled. Father: Mike Conforto, played linebacker at Penn State under Joe Paterno. 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