Carson Benge, a rookie outfielder for the New York Mets, is building a case for a Gold Glove award with his impressive defensive play, notably his strong throwing arm. Benge has thrown out seven runners this season entering play on Monday, a total that was tied for fourth among National League outfielders.
His ability to prevent runners from advancing has been on display in consecutive games against the Nationals over the weekend, where he recorded crucial assists. Benge expressed his hope that opposing teams will not stop testing his arm, stating, "I hope not. That is one of the parts of my game that I am prouder about is being able to show off whenever I can. It’s real fun."