Benge joins Strawberry in Mets' 15-15 rookie club

Strawberry won the NL rookie honor in 1983.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

🍓🤝🤠 With his home run yesterday, Carson Benge joins Darryl Strawberry as the only two Mets to have 15 home runs and 15 Via @Mets on X

What happened: Carson Benge reached 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases after homering Wednesday. He became the second Mets rookie to reach both marks.

Why it matters: The achievement puts Benge alongside Darryl Strawberry in Strawberry was the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year.

By the numbers: Benge has 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases. Only two Mets rookies have reached both totals.

What to watch: Benge's next home run or steal will add to his rookie 15-15 total.

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