Carson Benge making the Mets as the Opening Day right fielder sparks a bigger conversation about what fans should realistically expect from a top prospect thrown straight into the spotlight. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the excitement around Benge’s debut, the pressure that comes with being a first-round pick, and why a very good all-around player can still be unfairly viewed as a disappointment if he is not an instant star.

They also branch out into a wider New York baseball debate, from patience with young players to how teams handle development when early struggles show up. The discussion touches on comps for Benge’s long-term ceiling, what history can teach through names like Michael Conforto and Anthony Volpe, whether Aaron Judge leading off makes sense for the Yankees, and why trade chatter around young talent like Jasson Dominguez says a lot about how both teams are thinking right now.