May 02, 2025

Is Luis Torrens The Most Elite Defensive Catcher in Baseball?! (Interview) | Diamondbacks Series Recap

46 minutes

The Mets dropped two heartbreakers to the Diamondbacks, but don’t get it twisted—this team is showing fight every single night. Vito and Jon break down the most electric moments from the series, including Brandon Waddell’s emotional Citi Field debut, Juan Soto’s long-awaited Citi Field home runs, and another Acuña basepath masterclass. Then stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Luis Torrens, where he opens up about his relationship with Carlos Mendoza, his elite caught-stealing rate, and why he feels right at home in Queens.

💥 Luis Torrens on joining the Mets after the Yankees trade
🎯 Torrens breaks down pitch-calling, the bullpen, and Edwin Díaz’s entrance
📈 Is Juan Soto about to go on a tear?
🧠 Mets base running strategy decoded
💡 Acuña = new José Reyes?
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Series Intro + Luis Torrens tease
00:39 - Why this Diamondbacks series was better than it looked
02:00 - Mets fight in every game, even in losses
03:20 - Defensive highlights
04:10 - Lindor owns the Dbacks, Alonso chasing Mets HR history
05:00 - Waddell’s breakout moment at Citi Field
07:00 - Brandon Waddell’s road back to the majors
08:30 - Analyzing Waddell’s slider and bullpen impact
10:16 - THAT’S ELECTRIC: Juan Soto’s Citi Field home run explosion
11:40 - Soto’s elite at-bats and exit velo trends
13:20 - Bottom of the Mets lineup showing up
14:54 - Jeff McNeil continues hot return, bat talk
16:18 – AUCTION!!! Pete Alonso GAME USED JERSEY!!
18:00 - Luisangel Acuña is must-watch baseball
20:10 - Aggressive baserunning philosophy across the team
22:00 - Mets April success despite back-to-back losses
24:55 - Upcoming homestand: Cubs, Pirates, Dodgers
26:12 - Rotation depth & starters shine vs Dbacks
27:06 - Cardinals rematch preview + weather watch
31:06 - Luis Torrens Interview Begins
33:37 - His favorite moment: the London double play
35:46 - On preparing for pressure and why it pays off
36:45 - The art of throwing out baserunners
38:30 - Breaking down the entire rotation
41:00 - Bullpen chemistry + planning with Hefner
42:00 - What it’s like catching Edwin Díaz
42:30 - Venezuelan connection with Alvy, Acuña, Buetow
43:05 - Dugout celebrations and “bat waving” potential
44:42 - Life as a dad, future soccer coach?
45:36 - PC Richard & Son plug + auction announcement

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