As the New York Mets look ahead to Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series, one of their unsung heroes, Jose Iglesias, has spoken about his challenges throughout his career. Despite being a consistent performer, Iglesias has often been underestimated and underestimated in the analytics-driven landscape of modern baseball. Teammate JD Martinez expressed strong opinions on the issue in an article by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, pointing out the disconnect between Iglesias’ performance on the field and his career prospects.

“Analytics screwed him over. He hit .300 at Colorado and couldn’t get a job,” Martinez explained, referencing a popular belief in today’s game where traditional stats sometimes take a back seat to advanced metrics.

Iglesias reacted to the situation with a mixture of resignation and determination.

“I don’t think the game treated me fairly,” he said. “But I have this chance. Everything that was in the past is in the past, and I’m here today (trying) to help this great organization, this great team that we have. And I’m grabbing this opportunity with both hands and won’t let it pass me by.”

Jose Iglesias and Co. give the Mets a 1-0 lead