Carson Benge wins Mets' 2026 Heart and Hustle Award amid strong rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Carson Benge, the New York Mets rookie outfielder, has been awarded the 2026 Heart and Hustle Award following an impressive turnaround after a slow start to his career. Benge opened the season with just two hits in his first 30 at-bats, but has since raised his batting average to.267 as of August 7, 2026. The Mets opted to stick with him instead of sending him to the minors, which has paid off. Benge showcased significant improvement, posting an OPS over.800 in his last 40 games and achieving a.312 batting average against fastballs. The Mets, undergoing a rebuilding phase, see Benge as a key player for the future.
- •Benge started the season with a.091 average in April.
- •He celebrated his first home run in his debut game.
- •Benge recorded a 5-for-5 game against the San Diego Padres.
- •He has the ability to play all three outfield positions.
- •Mets look to build around Benge for future seasons.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie’s Gritty Rise: Carson Benge Snags Mets 2026 Heart & Hustle Honor After Dramatic Turnaround
"New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge’s career started off with just two hits in his first 30 at-bats. To their credit, the team did not place him on the shuttle to Syracuse. Instead, the team and rookie weathered the early storm, with Benge raising his average from .091 on April 7 to .267, where […] The post Rookie’s Gritty Rise: Carson Benge Snags Mets 2026 Heart & Hustle Honor After Dramatic Turnaround appeared first on HEAVY.
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