Why Jeff McNeil thinks a fast start at spring training is the answer to his early-season stumbles

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Most players claim to ignore their spring training numbers, but Jeff McNeil isnt afraid to admit he will be paying attention to his once the Grapefruit League season begins next month. After two straight seasons in which he produced at underwhelming levels before the All-Star break, the Mets second baseman wants to arrive at Opening Day already in form, Eduardo Rodriguez Jersey as a continuation of what he hopes will be a strong showing in camp. I want to see some good numbers in spring training this year, McNeil told Post Sports+ this week. I think that will help me out. I didnt have the year I wanted, so you want to do well in spring training. You havent played in four or five months, so it is tough to get off to a hot start in spring training, but those last few weeks of camp you want to be hitting the ball well and driving the ball a little bit and have that roll over. McNeil produced at an anemic .216/.276/.314 clip last season. After changing his approach with an emphasis placed on driving the ball McNeil before getting drilled by a pitch that in early September. McNeil in the NLCS in October. Brandon Hughes Jersey