David Peterson Talks Key Postseason Moments, Facing Juan Soto, & His Mets Journey
Description
In this episode of Meet at the Apple, Mets pitcher David Peterson takes us inside some of the most iconic moments from last season, including clutch performances in Milwaukee and Philadelphia. He breaks down the win-or-go-home mindset, what it was like to face Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto, and the emotions of clinching a postseason berth.
Plus, Peterson shares his thoughts on AJ Minter’s recovery from hip surgery, his own journey back from injury, and what it means to be a part of this Mets pitching staff in 2024.
🔥 Topics Covered:
🔹 Breaking down key postseason double plays (00:03:25 )
🔹 Clinching moments vs. Milwaukee & Philadelphia (00:07:42 )
🔹 Holding Juan Soto to a .105 batting average! (00:08:25 )
🔹 The mindset of facing elite hitters like Schwarber & Soto (00:08:44 )
🔹 Connecting with new Mets reliever AJ Minter (00:09:23 )
🔹 Recovery from hip surgery & returning stronger in 2024 (00:09:50 )
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 - Breaking down a critical moment vs. Schwarber in the postseason
00:01:28 - Reflecting on 2023 & recovering from hip surgery
02:20 - Biggest key starts from last season
03:25 - Breaking down key double plays in Milwaukee & Arizona
06:56 - Clinching the NLCS & celebrating with teammates
07:42 - Getting a clutch ground ball to secure a win vs. the Phillies
08:25 - David Peterson’s insane career numbers vs. Juan Soto
08:44 - The challenge of facing elite hitters like Schwarber & Soto
09:23 - Talking with AJ Minter about hip surgery recovery
09:50 - Final thoughts & excitement for 2024
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