Bo Bichette unfazed by early boos from Mets fans

The newly acquired shortstop understands the fans' frustration with his slow start in New York.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:33pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in motion, with their body and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, conveying the raw energy and tension of the sport.Boos from Mets fans have not deterred shortstop Bo Bichette from taking responsibility for his early struggles at the plate.Today in Pittsburgh

After signing a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets in the offseason, shortstop Bo Bichette has gotten off to a slow start, batting just .105 with 8 strikeouts in his first 19 plate appearances. This has led to some early boos from Mets fans, but Bichette says he understands their frustration and doesn't take the criticism personally.

Why it matters

As one of the Mets' biggest offseason acquisitions, Bichette was expected to help the team contend, but his early struggles have disappointed fans who have high expectations for the team. How Bichette responds to the early adversity could set the tone for the rest of his tenure in New York.

The details

In his first four games with the Mets, Bichette has only 2 hits and has struck out 8 times, leading to a .105 batting average. The fans began booing him during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Bichette says he agrees with their assessment of his poor play so far.

  • Bichette signed a 3-year, $126 million contract with the Mets in the offseason.
  • The Mets are currently 3-1 in the NL East through the first four games of the season.
  • Bichette was booed by Mets fans during Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The players

Bo Bichette

A two-time MLB All-Star shortstop who was recently acquired by the New York Mets on a 3-year, $126 million contract.

Pete Alonso

The former Mets slugger who won the Silver Slugger award before departing the team in the offseason.

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What they’re saying

“If anything, I thought it took too long. I get it. I thought my at-bats were terrible too.”

— Bo Bichette, Mets Shortstop

What’s next

With plenty of baseball left to be played, Bichette will look to find his groove and prove his worth to the Mets and their fans. The team's next game is on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The takeaway

Bichette's willingness to take accountability for his poor start shows maturity, and if he can turn things around, it could go a long way in earning back the trust of Mets fans who have high expectations for the team this season.