The Mariners designated Vogelbach for assignment last Wednesday barely a year after he was an All-Star selection. 368 this season thanks to 21 walks, his main objective isn’t free passes. 203/. The 30-year-old appears to have moved into a. 404 with 13 home runs in 319 plate appearances, and if a team is going to carry a platoon DH, it really needs to get more. 349 wOBA. Pirates designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Yankees on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at PNC Park. Bye bye, Vogelbach. He has 13 home runs and 48 RBI in 2023, batting . 37. 235/. The Mets have elected to play shorthanded for the past week for the sake of an attempted mental reset of sorts for Daniel Vogelbach, who is trying to re-find his swing amid a deep slump. First baseman Daniel Vogelbach was the only casualty as the Milwaukee Brewers worked through their 13 arbitration eligible players Tuesday on deadline day for tendering contracts for the 2022. Daniel Vogelbach runs the bases during the 2022 season for the Mets. Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach was designated for assignment barely a year after he was an All-Star. The former Mets All-Star shortstop tweeted out some feedback for Daniel Vogelbach, who struck out looking for the 15th time this season on Thursday night against the Cubs. July 25, 2022. Kyle Schwarber is skinny now, but fear not: Mariners first baseman Dan Vogelbach is the big beefy boy that will take his. The Mets slugger Vogelbach went down swinging on a 2-2 sweeper from Brewers pitcher Colin Rea in the fourth inning. Share. Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach returns to the dugout after he struck out swinging against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Citi Field on Sunday. He was one of five players the team didn't tender. See his game logs, splits, advanced stats, awards, and more. Daniel Vogelbach is batting . Daniel Vogelbach’s Mets career is likely over. 359/. Judging by his recent performances, he may need to. 5M club option for 2023 but has struggled this year. Vogelbach, 29, can. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. The 6-foot, 270-pound Vogelbach signed a $1 million, one-year contract with Pittsburgh in March. 286) with seven walks since playing his first game for the Mets. The trade. 262 slash line with just three hits in 34 at-bats with a homer and two RBI, eight walks and nine strikeouts. The manager. He, his parents and some of his good friends own homes there. Don't forget to subscribe! us elsewhere too:Twitt. 2019 - Derek Dietrich. 233/. He also had a two-run single. A new advertisement for Major League Baseball featuring New York Mets manager Buck Showalter and Daniel Vogelbach was released and it is a lot better than the Super Bowl Commercial the team put. Stanton finished 2023 with a career-worst . Daniel Vogelbach was born on Thursday, December 17, 1992, in Orlando, Florida. 82 ERA in 17 games and then later earned the save in Game 7 of the World Series — Vogelbach needed more seasoning in. Vogelbach has been in MLB since 2016. New York announced they’ve landed designated hitter/first baseman Daniel Vogelbach from. Nov 17, 2023. The Mets designated hitter’s new hairdo saw his hair braided into a bit of a circle in the. 5 million club option for 2023 with a $200,000 buyout. Vogelbach went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday in a 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers. He has a . Daniel used to play for the Emerald City team, the Seattle Mariners, from 2016 to 2020. Vogelbach 'excited' about joining contender. The two-run homer gave the Mets their first lead in a game that remained in the balance. 233/. 3 de junio de 2022. “It’s always good to hit home runs,” Vogelbach said. MLB Trade Rumors estimated his salary at $2. The Mets initially acquired him to increase run production with power and great on-base. He swings less frequently at strikes than anyone else in the major leagues, only 47. Vogelbach did one hour of cardio every day. Daniel Vogelbach #32 of the New York Mets follows through on his seventh inning pinch hit three run double against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Sunday, Sep. The 30-year-old returned to the Mets’ lineup and hit a home run Friday night during a 6-1 series-opening win over the Cardinals. After making $1. 896 OPS against them. Vogelbach has taken a walk in 14. The Mets are planning to non-tender left-handed slugger Daniel Vogelbach, reports Mike Puma from the New York Post. 5 million in 2023, Vogelbach would have been in line for a raise through the arbitration process. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post , New York has non-tendered the regular DH, making him a free agent and eligible to sign with any MLB club. Daniel Vogelbach is a designated hitter and first baseman for the New York Mets. Vogelbach is one of the best at making contact in baseball. . We’ll examine the Mets' five best DH options from the right side for the 2023 MLB season. 11/14/2023 8:31AM PST. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con You are. Home; Rankings; Projections; Roster Trends; Stats; Depth ChartsMIAMI — Daniel Vogelbach took his anemic spring training production in stride. Mets non-tender Daniel Vogelbach and several others, but re-sign DJ Stewart. But president of baseball operations. 252/. Rotowire Aug 31, 2023. 7% BB% is also much higher than Thames’ 9. The trade. Going into the 2023 season, the Mets had a plan. com reports. Before the Mets’ 9-6 loss to the Braves at Citi Field on Friday, Vogelbach, who went 0-for-2 with a walk, had swung at 32. 6 million. 23 de julio de 2022. Daninel Vogelbach running the bases with speed is clearly becoming a thing. He is from Fort Myers, Florida where he attended Bishop Verot High School. The deal included a $1. 233/. He's best used in a platoon role with a right-handed hitter capable of playing against lefty pitching. 404 batting line in 104 games (319 plate appearances) and is. The Mets dropped the DH from their roster Friday night, making him a free agent. Jul 22, 2022. 410/. Related: Who is Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas, Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height and Partner. J. 208 average and slashed . He was born in Fort Myers, Florida and drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2011. That trend changed in the second inning of the Mets’ 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Monday, when Vogelbach tracked a 96. A number of key contributors for the Mets in recent seasons will be headed elsewhere for the upcoming 2024 season. 5 million in 2023. 0. Jagers had been Cincinnati’s assistant pitching coach. Getting sought after by the NL East leaders was the cherry on top for the Mets new DH. But president. May 17, 2023But Vogelbach finished with just a . The left-handed slugger holds just a . It’s a move that, given where Pittsburgh stands, isn’t shocking. Jason Szenes for the NY PostVogelbach was one of six Pirates to draw a walk in the 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at PNC Park, when Hunter Greene and Art Warren combined for a no-hitter over eight innings. Vogelbach has now hit the bench five times in the last six games, with four of those absences from the lineup coming against right-handed pitching. Getty Images In the third, Vogelbach roped an RBI double down the first-base line. Per a source, Vogelbach signed a one-year deal. After making $1. And the Mets are still weighing their. When Daniel Vogelbach walked to the plate on International. It was the Brewers’ most incredible, improbable, uplifting victory of the year, 6-5 over the Cardinals after Vogelbach smashed a center-cut. Vogelbach is hitting just . Louis. Mets' Daniel Vogelbach helps 16-year-old Emily C. Daniel Vogelbach of the New York Mets has been chasing the success that he enjoyed during his 2019 season with the Seattle Mariners ever since. LAS VEGAS -- The New York Mets exercised a $1. n/a. Born: 12/17/1992 in Orlando, FL. 208/. 896 OPS against. His debut for the Mets, in front of an engaged crowd in the. View the profile of New York Mets Designated Hitter Daniel Vogelbach on ESPN. Born: 12/17/1992 in Orlando, FL. When Hurricane Ian made landfall about 20 miles northwest of Fort Myers, Vogelbach. WATCH: MLB explains new rules for 2023 season with ad campaign featuring Daniel Vogelbach, Joey Votto and more MLB has some new rules this season and a good marketing campaign to go with itDaniel Vogelbach has a top 50 Barrel rate (barely, minimum 250 plate appearances), but there aren't that many bats ahead of him on that list that might be available at the deadline. In the 29-year-old Vogelbach, the Mets are set to shore up a designated hitter spot that has by far been the. Vogelbach is repped by ISE Baseball, while Hembree is a client of the Ballengee Group. Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images. The Mets fell to the Yankees 7-6 on Tuesday evening. By Will Sammon. No takers,” Heyman. He was first signed by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 2011 MLB Draft. It wasn’t that long ago the slugger was an All-Star. After announcing Carlos Mendoza’s hiring. Whether it’s mostly diet, a lot more exercise, or a. 233 HR 13 150+ RBI 48 150+ OPS . Vogelbach, a 30-year-old left-handed designated hitter, came to the Mets from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the 2022 trade deadline in a deal for right-handed reliever Colin Holderman. 150+. rule change. Lucie. For the sake of comparison, here are some other hitters with their OPS vs RHP from 2022. First baseman Daniel Vogelbach was the only casualty as the Milwaukee Brewers worked through their 13 arbitration eligible players Tuesday on deadline day for tendering contracts for the 2022. Vogelbach, however, is the exception. And the Mets are still weighing. Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games Daniel Vogelbach became a member of the New York Mets on July 22, when he was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for rookie pitcher Colin Holderman. Daniel Vogelbach is a designated hitter for the New York Mets, born on 12/17/1992 in Orlando, FL. Crawford to nab Daniel Vogelbach trying to stretch a double in the bottom of the 9th inning. High School: Bishop Verot, Fort Myers, FL. "I mean. Vogelbach, 31 next month, slashed . 473/. 695 OPS while batting just . The 29-year-old had five at-bats, and strolled up to. Positions: First Baseman and Designated Hitter Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-0, 270lb (183cm, 122kg) . Daniel Vogelbach. 395 (17-for. Daniel Vogelbach’s hair caused quite the stir, and his bat seemed to appreciate the new look, too. Y. Over the past three seasons, he has 40 homers in a. Vogelbach served as the Mets' primary designated hitter for a large portion of the 2023 season, but he. . The Mets dropped the DH from their roster Friday night, making him a free agent immediately. 5 million option on Daniel Vogelbach for the 2023 season. The teams announced the deal on Twitter. Vogelbach has been sitting lately against both righties and lefties as the Mets go with younger options at designated hitter. Tellez was more reliable than Vogelbach at first and at. Daniel Taylor Vogelbach is an American professional baseball player, playing the position of first baseman currently for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. NEW YORK (AP) — Designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach and reserve infielder Luis Guillorme were cut Friday by the New York Mets. 228 this season with 12 home runs. 742 OPS in the 2023 season. 2. 48. According to a report from the New York Post, former Mets manager Buck Showalter and GM Billy Eppler did not see eye-to-eye when it came to Daniel Vogelbach's playing time. After going 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts on Tuesday night, Daniel Vogelbach is 6-for-47 with 1 extra-base hit, 1 RBI, and 16 K's. In 159 total games with the Mets, Vogelbach slashed . Unfortunately, tough. Mets general manager Billy Eppler said that New York also had hired Eric Jagers as director of pitching development. 4 Daniel Vogelbach reacts during the Mets’ loss to the Braves on Aug. The 6-foot, 270-pound Vogelbach signed a $1 million, one-year contract with Pittsburgh in March. By Brian Salvatore Mar 28, 2023, 11:00am EDT. NY Mets Trade for Daniel Vogelbach: C-By trading for Vogelbach, the Mets were hoping for an improvement over Dom Smith to use as the designated hitter vs right handed pitching. FLUSHING, N. Expect him to split time with J. “Homers are obviously good, but I have had 25 at-bats,” Vogelbach said. Freeman's second homer of the game, and third of the season, was a two-run shot in the fifth to tie the. The best part of this is Vogelbach blowing an enormous bubble right after his slide. 339/. Adam McCalvy. McCarthy. Year Pitch Type Team RV/100 Run Value Pitches % PA BA SLG wOBA Whiff% K% PutAway % xBA xSLG xwOBA Hard Hit % 2023: 4-Seamer: 0. When the Mets acquired Vogelbach last year from Pittsburgh, he was supposed to provide some thump in the. NY Mets Trade for Daniel Vogelbach: C-By trading for Vogelbach, the Mets were hoping for an improvement over Dom Smith to use as the designated hitter vs right handed pitching. Mets DH Daniel Vogelbach will win over fans in 2023 by taking advantage of MLB’s new rules. Vogelbach made an impact with the Mets last year and projects to have an above-average offensive season once again in 2023. 753 and. 304 slash line with two homers and 14 RBIs in 139 plate appearances, had another rough game, finishing 0-for-3 with a walk. 345/. It’s also a move that may serve as a. Vogelbach was a one-man show in the Brewers’ 5-3 victory Sunday over Kansas City, knocking in all five runs with a pair of homers. The lefty-hitting Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for the fourth consecutive game, with three of those absences coming. Pittsburgh Pirates cambian a 1B Daniel Vogelbach a New York Mets. It’s a steal of a contract for what Vogelbach could provide to the Mets next season. The Mets are reportedly picking up Daniel Vogelbach’s $1. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason. The Mets dropped the DH from their roster Friday night, making him a free agent immediately. Vogelbach is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. 339/. 250/. Daniel Vogelbach: The 30-year-old designated hitter hit just . Daniel Vogelbach. 216 while Vogelbach has an . The bad news was that the Brewers had yet another injury on their hands, and. First baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, whom the Blue Jays have acquired from Seattle, was a first time all-star in 2019. After going 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts on Tuesday night, Daniel Vogelbach is 6-for-47 with 1 extra-base hit, 1 RBI, and 16 K's. 896 OPS against them. Dan Vogelbach on Mets bench Tuesday. Daniel Vogelbach reportedly earns around $1,400,000 as his yearly salary from. However, many fans and even some media members. Bigger bases have Daniel Vogelbach thinking hard about swiping his first. 228 this season with 12 home runs. The mark was easily. Then against lefties, he’d have. The move doesn’t come as all that much. 292. At least, that was the pitch for this clever—and funny. Vogelbach, a left-handed power hitter, has bounced around, but he has loved his stint in Queens — even when his manager gets him. 750 from. July 25, 2022. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post The Mets picked up Vogelbach’s option for $1. The left-handed Mets DH hit a grand slam in Saturday’s 13-2 win over the St. While Vogelbach is mostly limited to facing righties. Daniel Vogelbach and Kristina Russii Children. This was a significant move at the time, as the Mets traded away a young reliever in the midst of a fantastic first season in the majors for a pure power-hitting lefty. Vogelbach's lack of mobility also meant he couldn. 742/. 233 batting average, 13 home runs, 48 RBI and a . He played for the Seattle Mariners from 2016 up until the 2020 season, when he was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays and later the Milwaukee Brewers. 8%. In a move that was probably best for both parties, the Mets non-tendered designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. 233/. Vogelbach homered and drove in three runs, Baty delivered an RBI single in his season debut and the Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 on Monday for their fifth straight victory. The Brewers non-tendered Vogelbach but signed Rowdy Tellez to a one-year, $1. Vogelbach hit . 24 de mayo de 2022. 209 to . Vogelbach leads active qualified players on the team in strikeout rate and, entering Tuesday’s play, sported a WAR total right around zero -- the definition of replacement level. 5 million in 2023, Vogelbach would have been in line for a raise through the arbitration process. Team Date Transaction; November 17, 2023: 1B Daniel Vogelbach elected free agency. NEW YORK -- The Mets acquired left-handed-hitting slugger Daniel Vogelbach from the Pirates on Friday for rookie reliever Colin Holderman, the teams announced. 375. Vogelbach has gone 6-for-23 in Grapefruit League play with zero home runs and a 0:10 BB:K through eight appearances. If the option is picked up, the team will actually retain him for another year on top of that through arbitration. New York Mets activan a 1B Daniel Vogelbach. It’s interesting to hear that Daniel Vogelbach was non-tendered. 220/. Daniel Vogelbach. 286) with seven walks since playing his first game for the Mets. Max Scherzer looked to be cruising, as he. He took such a deep breath once he got into 2nd base that when he exhaled he blew a bubble the size of his head. Instead, he went 0-for-3 and saw his batting average drop from . Vogelbach's lack of mobility also meant he couldn. 20, 2023. Daniel Vogelbach is tagged out by Josh Rojas after trying to stretch a single into a double in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 8-7 loss to the Mariners. Daniel Vogelbach crushes a grand slam to right-center field, extending the Mets' lead to 7-1 in the 5th inning. Daniel Vogelbach had a disastrous 2023. The Vogelbach and Guillorme calls were the biggest decisions on a busy day of them, when each MLB team had to decide whether to extend contracts to players who are under club control and on 40-man. Mar 24 2018 Signed a 1 year $545,700 contract with Seattle (SEA) Jul 20 2016 Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Chicago (CHC) with Paul Blackburn for Mike Montgomery and Jordan Pries. Daniel Vogelbach is arbitration-eligible for the final time this offseason, and is projected to earn roughly $2. 241/. 6. 000 since debuting. Vogelbach was one of the team’s notable midseason acquisitions in 2022. Daniel Vogelbach needed it in a big way. Daniel Vogelbach’s hair caused quite the stir, and his bat seemed to appreciate the new look, too. Would he be a better fit for the Yankees, who are in search of left. Daniel Vogelbach Age. 430 with 12 homers and 34 RBI in 75 games with Pittsburgh. Corey Sipkin for the NY PostComplete career MLB stats for the New York Mets Designated Hitter Daniel Vogelbach on ESPN. 2 percent of the pitches he had seen this season. 2. Daniel Vogelbach is arbitration-eligible for the final time this offseason, and is projected to earn roughly $2. The deal included a $1. Brandon Nimmo homered, Kodai Senga struck out 12 and Ronny Mauricio had two hits in his major league debut for New York — including a double in his. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. They also cut infielder Luis. So he got ahold of an old friend -- his former teammate with the Mariners, and once a fellow Mets left-handed slugger: Jay Bruce. He was designated for assignment after a . He has been one of the game's best platoon bats against right-handed pitching, with an . NEW YORK -- Talk about a home run for the psyche. Vogelbach, who entered play with a . 6 million in 2024. The 30-year-old posted a solid . As Vogelbach continues to receive opportunities to bust out, the Mets’ DH production has sagged. That was the lowest in MLB by 16%. 094/2/4 line in 18 games with the Mariners this season before his contract was. Daniel Vogelbach – Designated Hitter, Pittsburgh Pirates The one who’s already made the biggest impact, Vogelbach is 6-for-21 (. Mets fans seem just as enamored of Vogelbach as Showalter. So much so that New York Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach might even get an opportunity to steal a base for the first time in his career. He has played for the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. 5 million option on designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, preventing him from being eligible for salary. Around $10 million might be a bit much for Belt if he is indeed limited to facing mostly righties and playing first base. With other players, it usually results from an extended bad stretch (Ruf, Escobar) or complaints that they are overpaid (lindor). 410/. He has played 10 seasons in MLB, with career averages of . When Hurricane Ian made landfall about 20 miles northwest of Fort. 3% of the time. Vogelbach, 29, had 10. The Mets last dash came in. Dan Vogelbach contract details, salary. Mets-Pirates trade detailsATLANTA -- Those seeking scapegoats for the Mets’ 2023 season have often found Daniel Vogelbach an easy target. “We’re. Daniel Vogelbach Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post. Davis started the season. 5M club option for 2023 in November. On the same night Brett Baty arrived, Daniel Vogelbach found his power stroke to take his turn putting a charge in the New York Mets’ offense. Billy Eppler, meanwhile, said he remains in contact with the agent for free agent Jacob deGrom. Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. Daniel Vogelbach went 0-for-1 with a walk. Would he be a better fit for the. Daniel Vogelbach, who lost his job at first base during a long injury absence, came off the bench to deliver a one-out grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning that capped a five-run outburst. Vogelbach was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 12, 2016, with the Seattle Mariners. Pro baseball player Daniel Vogelbach is gearing up for the MLB postseason tonight but his heart is with his home in Southwest Florida following Hurricane. Around the Web Promoted by Taboola. 6 million. 489 OPS versus left-handers. Debut: 9/12/2016. Last November at a Cubs mini-camp, he met with a nutritionist. Vogelbach's grand slam (10) Mets @ Cardinals. He intends to live in Fort Myers for the rest of his life. Daniel Vogelbach’s tumultuous year-and-a-half run with the Mets is over. Daniel Vogelbach was originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 2011 MLB draft but was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2016 where he went on to make his major league debut. Daniel Vogelbach is batting . Daniel Vogelbach (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) While his on-base percentage is at . 750 from. 5 million option on Vogelbach’s contract for the 2023 season. Draft: 2011, Chicago Cubs, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 68. 433 triple slash, a 128 wRC+ and . Vogelbach was out. MILWAUKEE — Daniel Vogelbach is back. Daniel Vogelbach's two-run HR (6) Mets @ Red Sox. His debut was a solid one, with Vogelbach picking up one hit, one. 343/. NYM Designated Hitter #32. Mets musings: Luis Severino could be a target, Daniel Vogelbach gets non-tendered. Tennessee Smokies placed 1B Dan Vogelbach on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 26, 2015. He, his parents and some of his good friends own homes there. For Daniel Vogelbach, the power-hitting first baseman for the New York Mets, that unwavering support comes from his wife, Kristina Vogelbach. Vogelbach stepped up to. This was a significant move at the time, as the Mets traded away a young reliever in the midst of a fantastic first season in the majors for a pure power-hitting lefty bat, the type. 228 but does have 12 home runs, so he can easily stay in the lineup even when Smith comes off the IL. Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach returns to the dugout after he flied out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, June. 150+. Sam Haggerty makes a great throw to J. The Mets are acquiring designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach from the Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Colin Holderman. Vogelbach was known for getting on-base, but Showalter believed his lack of power didn't warrant being in the lineup on a regular basis, per Puma. The culprit of the puzzling decision to keep Daniel Vogelbach in the Mets’ lineup while a disappointing 2023 season was slipping away was revealed this week. Anthony DiComo. However, when Manager Buck Showalter, who was relieved of his position a the conclusion of the Mets season’, was ready to deploy other options at DH, General. That trend changed in the second inning of the Mets’ 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Monday, when Vogelbach tracked a 96. 191, and Vogelbach put up. . And the Mets are still weighing their. ダニエル・テイラー・ボーゲルバック（Daniel Taylor Vogelbach, 1992年 12月17日 - ）は、 アメリカ合衆国 フロリダ州 リー郡 ノースフォートマイヤーズ （英語版） 出身のプロ野球選手（一塁手）。右投左打。 Daniel Vogelbach, a catcher and first baseman for the New York Mets, is one of baseball's most recognizable players. Daniel Vogelbach was brutally non-tendered by the New York Mets despite former Milwaukee Brewers executive David Stearns calling the shots. His manager is not so sure. 404/. Since his return, they’re 3-0 when he hits a home run and 0-7 when he doesn’t. That trend changed in the second inning of the Mets’ 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Monday, when Vogelbach tracked a 96. More From This Game. Daniel Vogelbach Most Recent Game & Best of the Last 10 Games. Daniel Vogelbach was born on 17 December, 1992 in Orlando, FL, is an American baseball player. In what has been a relatively quiet July so far on the trade front, the Mets made two minor trades over the weekend, both with the Pirates. Watch Now: Vogelbach signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Pirates on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. 742. 5 million in 2023. Sports News, Scores, Fantasy GamesDaniel Vogelbach became a member of the New York Mets on July 22, when he was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for rookie pitcher Colin Holderman. Vogelbach is one of the best at making contact in baseball. Daniel Vogelbach rounds the bases after his home run against the Pirates on Monday night.